It boasts of an impressive international environment, with a vast range of top-ranking universities.This makes the country a popular international study location, along with its vibrant, multicultural ambiance

Wish to escape the chilly, hazy Milano, or chaotic Bologna, to some of the most exquisite beaches in the world? Simply jump on a bus or train, for just a few Euros.

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Being a host of 87 airports, the majority of big cities are ideally connected to European and non-European countries as well. The major Italian cities are interconnected with 77 (main-) railway stations, which makes correspondence easier for many students that do not like traveling via car or plane.

The nightlife in Italy is quite vibrant as compared to some other cities in Southern Europe. Here, the streets are full of life even at 8 P.M., which is sometimes the time when life just begins. The desolation that seems to enfold the streets of many other European cities, as early as 6 p.m., is definitely not in the cards for this country.

Even when going for a walk at 9 or 10 p.m. at an Italian University city, especially in pleasant weather, one is always surrounded by people. In the southern part of the country, most shops close at 8:30 p.m., which makes life easier for students.

Graduate students in Italy have to go through a ridiculously funny ritual. Following the official ceremony, students dress up in goofy costumes (usually a giant diaper, a hula skirt, or a funny hat), sit on a bench, and wait for their peers and family to douse them with either ketchup, eggs, or other food substances. Students hanging posters, with caricatures of their colleagues, along with an embarrassing anecdote, is also a common practice.

It is one of the most affordable countries in Europe for international students, regarding everything from tuition to living costs. 

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• Average tuition for all degree types: 850 to 1,000 EUR/year

• Average living expenses: 700 to 1,000 EUR/month (housing, food, transportation, as well as leisure expense)

• Most expensive cities: Rome, Milan, and Bologna

• More Economical cities: Pisa, Padua, or Turin.

It would be a real chagrin to not take advantage of the close perimeters to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites while enjoying an international student status. With 51 heritage sites that are evidence of the cultural and historical past of Italy, the country beats any other in this front.

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Be transported back to the time gladiators fought in the Colosseum, click a picture while "holding" the Leaning Tower of Pisa, go astray on the streets and canals of Venice, and explore the center of the Catholic faith in Vatican City. Gain knowledge of Italian history and geography and pay a visit to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.

Here, it is possible to find a suitable study program in any field, be it arts or computer science, many of which are English-taught.

Students choosing Italy to pursue a degree in fields of art, architecture, or fashion will never regret their decision. Even if you come to Italy to study anything else, or for a varying purpose, you will surely appreciate these emblematic features of Italian culture.