Known all over the world as the 'Land of Romance',
Italy's role has always been very crucial in higher education in
European countries. It also started "Bologna Process", the
education amendment which is now being employed in all over Europe. The
higher education system of Italy includes 83 universities and number of
other non-university institutions like various academies of art, design,
cultures, etc. A student studying in Italy also gets to learn about some
of the most beautiful architecture, history and influential art of the
world.
The Universita di Bologna, the oldest university in the western world
is also situated in Italy. It contains some of the most famous
historical figures including Dante Alighieri. However, international
students also have the option to choose from many other universities as
well. If a student wants to pursue his/her higher studies in the field
of science or humanities, then, they have the La Sapienza University,
which is rated among the top 100 universities in the world is also
located in Italy (Rome). The Politechnico di Milano and University of
Torino which are two famous engineering and applied Sciences
universities in Europe are also located in Italy. Moreover, if a student
has interest in studying politics or international affairs, then there
are some very good universities in Bologna and Padova that has a long
tradition of producing some of the well known politicians and
influential people.
Studying in Italy is incomparable not only because of the universities
but also because of its vast and interesting art and art history. If one
has the required information and the facts beforehand, then studying in
Italy can expose a student to a history that is both interesting and
incommensurable to anything else.
