Higher education in Italy now consists of a three-year bachelor’s degree called the laurea triennale, which can be followed by the two-year master’s degree (laurea magistrale, previously the laurea specialistica).
Higher education in Italy is mainly provided by a large and international
network of public and state affiliated universities. State-run universities
of Italy are under the supervision of Italian’s Ministry of Education.
There is also a number of private universities and state-run post-secondary
educational centres providing a vocational instruction. Italian universities
are among the oldest universities in the world. In particular the University
of Bologna (founded in 1088, the oldest university in the world), the
University of Padua, founded in 1222, and the University of Naples, founded
in 1224, are among the most ancient state universities in Europe. Most
universities in Italy are state-supported.
Universities in Italy
fits the framework of the Bologna Process since the adoption, in 1999, of
the so-called 3+2 system. The first level degree is the Laurea triennale
that can be achieved after three years of studies. Selected students can
then complete their studies in the following step: two additional years of
specialization which leads to the Laurea Magistrate.
Universities in Italy can be divided into 4 groups:
Salient features of Study in Italy
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