Italy as a study destination for Indian Students
Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and offers quality higher education to international students with affordable tuition fees. The country has a rich history and is well known for its high standards of education.
Italy consists of many prestigious institutions for higher education and follows a clear learning path. After completing a Bachelor’s degree (which takes 3 years), a Master’s degree can be earned, which takes one year to complete. Following the completion of your Master’s program, you can choose to do a PhD which takes three years to complete. Italy is listed as the eighth most industrialized country in the world and has some of the world’s biggest companies and research facilities.
COST OF STUDYING
The tuition fee differs from one institution to another in Italy, but it is generally lower compared to institutions across Europe or North America. International students have a chance to gain quality higher education at an affordable price. Students can apply for financial help and which may be sanctioned by the university based on the students’ financial situation and academic merit.
Public universities in Italy are cheaper than private universities. It is therefore advisable for international students to pursue their higher education from a public university. Italy also offers scholarships to international students.
LANGUAGE
The national language of Italy is Italian. Learning to speak Italian is important because some of the courses are taught in Italian. There are many universities which conduct their classes, programs and courses in English as well. By interacting with the locals in Italy students can improve their Italian language skills which will also help when they search for jobs.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
There are some universities that provide internships for Bachelor’s degree and Postgraduate students. These internships may not be with compensation, but it will help in career development and providing valuable professional experience. For students doing Masters and PhD, research and teaching assistant jobs are available which are highly competitive and are very rewarding on both the monetary and academic front.
Graduates, based on their field of study can find work in architecture offices, construction companies, insurance agencies, engineering firms or in research and development. The need for engineers in food, textile, mechanical, technology and chemical sectors are also expected to rise in the coming years. Stay back options are permissible to students who have completed PhD or a Level 2 Master’s program. The stay back period is about 6 months to 12 months based on the courses the students have taken. If the students haven’t found jobs during this period, they are to head back to their own country. Students can apply for a 12-month internship program and during this period they can find jobs in line with the course they have studied.
LIVING IN ITALY
Italy is known for food, fashion and wine. Universities do not provide residence facilities but they help students find a place to stay. Living expenses need to be borne by the students. However, living expenses can be met by doing part time jobs which are easily available. The estimated cost of living is about 1000-1500 euros which include accommodation, food, public transportation, local travel and entertainment.
STUDENT LIFE IN ITALY
Students from different countries go to Italy to pursue higher education. Indian students can therefore meet a lot of new people and make new friends. This widens their horizons and helps them build an international network of friends. Students can also participate in sports, co-curricular activities and extracurricular activities.
CONCLUSION
Studying in Italy is a great option for Indian students as the fees are much lower as compared to other countries. Moreover, the country is beautiful and offers a rich cultural experience to students. Students will get strong international exposure and can make friends with people from around the world. Further, students can apply for PR once they have completed their course.
An amazing international experience awaits for those who choose Italy as their destination to pursue higher studies.