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University Education in Italy

Why Italy?

Italy is recognized for its established universities and high-quality educational systems, having specialized institutions particularly in fields such as art, design, fashion, engineering, and gastronomy. This allows students to receive specialized and globally recognized education.

Studying in Italy can be more economical than in other European countries. Especially in state universities, you can receive high-quality education at more affordable costs. Furthermore, living costs are generally lower compared to other European countries.

Many universities and colleges in Italy offer English programs to their students. Especially for international students, there is the advantage of developing English language skills and receiving education in a global communication environment. Additionally, students can also learn Italian during this educational period.

Another point is that Italy's rich cultural heritage includes values and lifestyles similar to Turkish culture. This obviously has a facilitating effect on the adaptation process of Turkish students.

Various scholarship options are available for students who wish to study in Italy. Many scholarship programs are offered based on various criteria such as academic success, sports, arts and other talents, and financial needs. These scholarships contribute to the potential reduction of students' educational costs.

Education System in Italy

Bachelor (Laurea Triennale): Undergraduate education in Italy usually lasts three years. These programs provide students with a general education and typically allow them to specialize in a specific field. After obtaining this degree, students can join the workforce or continue to master's programs.

Bachelor (Laurea Triennale a Ciclo Unico): In some fields, particularly in disciplines such as medicine, law, and architecture, undergraduate education can be completed in a single cycle. These programs usually last six years and confer both bachelor's and master's degrees.

Master's (Laurea magistrale): Master's programs usually last two years and are pursued by students who hold a bachelor's degree. These programs offer an opportunity for in-depth specialization in a specific field and acquiring advanced knowledge.

Master's (Master): In some fields, particularly in areas like business management, shorter master's programs are available. These programs usually last one year and offer students an opportunity to specialize in a specific field.

Doctorate (Dottorato di Ricerca): Doctoral programs typically represent the highest level of postgraduate education. These programs provide students with the opportunity to conduct independent research and make original contributions. Doctoral programs usually last three to five years and are generally completed with a thesis defense.

Required Exams to Enter Italy

Italy Private Medicine Internal Exams

For entry to medical faculties in Italy, students must pass an exam conducted by the Conference of Italian Universities and Research Institutions (CISIA). This exam evaluates students' general academic abilities and is conducted for their entry to medical faculty. Universities have their own specific qualification exams;

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Humanitas University
San Raffaele University

TOLC Exam

TOLC exams, which are a preliminary trial test for university education in Italy, are organized by CISIA (Consortium of Inter-University Integrated Access Systems). These exams, called Test Online Cisia – briefly TOLC – are a common exam taken by both Italian and international students to study at university in Italy.

In this exam, which is one of the entry requirements for university in Italy, the content of the exam changes according to the program students will choose:

TOLC-I Sınavı
The TOLC-I exam, which has options in both English and Italian, is an exam students who prefer the Engineering Department during university choice must enter.
TOLC- E Sınavı
This is the type of exam students who want to study in departments such as Economics, Business, International Relations, Political Sciences must enter. This exam in English is also administered in Italian.
TOLC-F Sınavı
This is the exam that allows students to choose universities in fields directed towards human sciences such as Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Health Sciences and Sports Sciences.
TOLC-B Sınavı
This is the type of exam students who want to make an undergraduate choice in biological science-originated fields such as biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry must enter.
TOLC-PSI Sınavı
This is the exam students who want to receive psychology education at universities in Italy must enter.
TOLC-MED Sınavı
The TOLC-MED exam is an exam that must be entered for medical and dentistry fields in Italy. However, this exam is still in the planning stage and it is decided to replace the exam currently administered as the IMAT exam. The exam will include a structure similar to the IMAT exam in content. Students who succeed in this exam, which can be taken in both English and Italian options, will be able to settle in medical and dentistry programs.

TIL-I SINAVI

The TIL-I exam is a basic qualification test that students who want to receive engineering education in English at Politecnico di Torino in Italy must enter.

All exams conducted within Politecnico di Torino University are as follows;

TIL-I : Is the exam administered for engineering programs
TIL-D : Is the preliminary entry exam administered for the design departments
TIL-P : Is the test that must be entered for programs such as City Planning and Environmental Design
TIL-LP : Is the required exam for the Industrial Production Technologies program
TIL-A : Is the mandatory test to enter for architecture education.

ARCHED SINAVI

For the 2023/2024 Academic year, the entrance exam for participating in First and Second cycle undergraduate programs has been structured in accordance with the Ministerial Decree on Architectural and Civil Engineering – Architecture.

CELI VE CILS SINAVLARI

CELI and CILS exams are the most popular exams today where individuals can obtain certificates to prove their Italian language proficiency. These documents, which are necessary especially for international students who want to receive Italian undergraduate and graduate education, are also important due to their global validity.

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Politecnico di Torino

Politecnico di Torino is the first engineering school in Italy. Founded initially in 1859 as the Engineering Application School, Politecnico di Torino subsequently transformed into the Royal Turin Polytechnic University in 1906. For more than 160 years, it has been training professionals in fields such as engineering, architecture, design, and regional planning. The university is accredited among the best European technical universities in the field of education and research. It provides education at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree levels.

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Politecnico di Milano

Founded in 1863, Politecnico di Milano is a public scientific-technological university that provides education in fields such as engineering, architecture, and industrial design. As of 2016, it hosts over 41,000 students. The university effectively develops educational and research quality by bringing research and industrial systems together with the business world and production world at an international level. Relations with the industrial world are supported by Fondazione Politecnico and consortia of which Politecnico is a member.

Politecnico participates in many research, site and educational projects by collaborating with the world's most qualified universities from North America to Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. It offers various exchange and double degree opportunities and a wide range of undergraduate programs taught entirely in English.

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Bocconi University

Bocconi University was founded in Milan in 1902. The university is the first in Italian higher education to grant a degree in the field of economics and since its foundation has adopted concepts of liberalism, pluralism, and economic and social progress.

Today, Bocconi is a research university that provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral educations in the fields of business economics, economics, and law at an international level, and projects of the university are funded by international organizations.

Bocconi University believes that excellence cannot be based solely on a person's academic profile but also on their values, cultural and ethical backgrounds. Therefore, the University offers many events and special opportunities where people can enrich their knowledge.

Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore

Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore was founded in 1921 and holds the title of Europe's largest Catholic University with campuses in 5 different cities across Milan, Piacenza, Cremona, Brescia, and Rome. With more than 31 thousand students, it is Europe's largest private university and the world's largest Catholic university. The school hosts foreign students from 153 different nationalities. At Cattolica University, there are 3-year English undergraduate programs with Italian and English education languages, Italian Undergraduate programs, 1-year Master's programs, 3-year doctoral programs and a 6-year Medicine department. Since its foundation, it is a university known for the academics, lawyers, politicians, newspapers and writers it has trained. It offers services to its students in the fields of sports activities, health center, student associations, library services, language courses and music.

University of Bologna

Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is established as one of the oldest universities in the world, located in the city of Bologna, Italy. For centuries, the University of Bologna has had a significant impact on higher education across Europe and the world.

The university offers a very wide range of academic programs and particularly possesses internationally recognized programs in the fields of law, medicine, human sciences, engineering, and science. Holding a strong reputation in research as well, the University of Bologna has conducted significant studies especially in areas such as history, philosophy, physics, and medicine.

Facilities offered by the university for students and academics include libraries, research centers, and modern laboratories. Additionally, the university offers students opportunities to receive education and conduct research abroad through various international collaborations and partnership programs.

Bologna University is known not only for its academic successes but also for its rich student life and activities. Various student clubs, sports teams and artistic activities provide many options that students can participate in according to their areas of interest. The vitality of student life makes the university an attractive option for students worldwide and across Europe.

Among graduates of the university, there are many famous scientists, politicians and artists, and this contributes to the creation of a broad and effective network for the university. Thanks to this network, valuable support regarding post-graduation career opportunities is offered to students.

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NABA (Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti)

NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti is an Italian Academy of Fine Arts and Design located in Milan and founded in 1980 by a group of well-known artists. In 2016, it was ranked within the top 50 for undergraduate programs and within the top 25 for graduate programs in the Business of Fashion (BoF) ranking. It is established on an area of 17,000 square meters with 13 modern buildings in the Navigli region of Milan. In 2019, it opened a new campus in Rome.

In departments of Fashion, Visual Arts and Communication, the university organizes 2-year master (Master of Arts), 1-year master (Academic Master), PhD (Doctorate) and summer courses. The language of instruction for NABA Academy programs is English and Italian. NABA Academy diploma is an internationally valid diploma. 89% of NABA Academy students, whose numbers exceed 4000, entered a job in the first year of their graduation. It has ERASMUS agreements with many universities in Turkey.

NABA is legally recognized by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MIUR) and grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of Painting and Visual Arts, Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Art Direction.

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