{"id":17813,"date":"2022-11-03T16:13:02","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studyabroadnations.com\/?p=17813"},"modified":"2022-11-03T16:33:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T15:33:04","slug":"three-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-italy-and-how-to-do-so","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studyabroadnations.com\/three-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-italy-and-how-to-do-so\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Reasons to Study Abroad in Italy and How to Do So","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The global higher education market isn\u2019t just vast, it\u2019s also growing rapidly. Fortune Business Insights valued the market at USD 77.66 billion in 2020<\/a>, while projecting it will exhibit a compound annual growth rate of 10.3% to reach a value of USD 169.72 billion by 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the headline, figures are individual students seeking to further their education abroad. One country popular with international students is Italy. Around 32,000 international students are currently studying there, having come to Italy from Greece, Albania, Croatia, Germany, France, Cameroon, Israel, and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are currently considering studying abroad in Italy, read on. We\u2019ll share three compelling reasons why you should, then provide some practical tips for making your dream of a university education in Italy come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Italy is known internationally for the excellent value of its higher education system. Many Italian universities are funded by the state and some even provide free accommodation for international students. There are also several scholarships available<\/a> for international students in Italy, so it\u2019s well worth checking to see if you are eligible to access funding as part of your studies there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The birthplace of the Renaissance, Italy to this day is associated with fine art, gourmet food, stunning architecture and some of the world\u2019s best classical and opera music. If you want to immerse yourself in a country rich in culture and steeped in history, Italy certainly makes a compelling case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy is, of course, also known as a global leader on the fashion scene, so if you\u2019re after couture as well as culture, it is a superb location to spend your university years. You can even combine your love of fashion with your education, by enrolling in a globally renowned fashion school<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most direct living descendant of Latin, Italian is a Romance language with around 85 million speakers, some 67 million of whom speak it as their native tongue. As well as being an official language in Italy, Italian also has official status in one form or another in Ticino and the Grisons in Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, Croatia and Slovenia. More than 700,000 Americans also speak it (and the word \u2018America\u2019 itself comes from the name of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many English words are borrowed from Italian, though some have changed their meaning whilst on loan. \u2018Latte\u2019 for example, means \u2018milk\u2019 in Italy, while in English it is used to describe a milky coffee. Likewise, \u2018bimbo\u2019 refers to an unintelligent but attractive woman in English, while in Italian it means \u2018kid\u2019 (male). \u2018Confetti\u2019 is another example – it means \u2018sugared almonds\u2019 in Italy, rather than the small pieces of paper that are thrown over just-married couples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Study Abroad in Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the combination of a cost-effective education, rich culture, and the desire to learn the Italian language has your mind made up about studying in Italy, then it\u2019s time to deal with some practicalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, you\u2019ll need to identify which university you want to apply to, factoring in what you want to study, where you want to live, and what scholarships and\/or free accommodation offers may come with the establishment in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll likely need to undertake some Italian translation as part of the process. After all, the most comprehensive reviews of universities, courses, accommodation, city life, and so on will all be written in Italian. For this kind of research, you don\u2019t need a professional Italian translator \u2013 a free machine translation service should suffice when it comes to delivering Italian translations that are at least understandable, if not particularly grammatically accurate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when it comes to your university application, you will need a native speaker who can deliver accurate, high-quality translations that ensure your university application stands out from the crowd (and for all the right reasons, not due to its poor grammar and frequent spelling mistakes). Using professional Italian translation services delivered by native speakers is the best way forward at this point. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements That May Need English to Italian Translation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will need to submit a variety of documents as part of your application, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n