Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.

Capital: Rome
Dialing code: +39
Currency: Euro
President: Sergio Mattarella
Official language: Italian
Government: Republic, Unitary state, Parliamentary republic, Constitutional republic

Study in Italy

Italy is a popular international study location not just due to its high multicultural ambience, but the country also has several top public and private universities.

The University of Bologna is a prestigious institution that marks the origin of the current Western higher education system as the oldest university in Europe. In addition, Bologna is on the list of top European cities that welcome the largest number of Erasmus students.

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