Snapshot of a career in Italy

Why live in Italy?

As the fourth most visited country in the world, Italy is a modern, industrialized nation, with an artistic and architectural legacy that few other countries can rival. Italy encompasses not only Dolce Vita, sunshine, warm and passionate people, but also more than 2000 years of culture and a language that sparkles with vitality. If you are thinking of embarking on a career in Italy, your life will be richer as a result. Few countries have as much to offer as Italy (Italia), with its varied and beautiful landscape, a rich artistic, historic and cultural heritage, some of the world's best food and wine, and a stylish and relaxed philosophy on life. Italy has something for everyone. Whether you seek opportunities to study, work or simply live you have plenty of choices from great cities, tiny villages, idyllic countryside or beautiful beaches. If you spend a month, a semester or a year in Italy, it won’t take long to discover why this bold nation has had so much influence on the state of the Western World and you may just scratch the surface of what this timeless nation has to offer.

Why study in Italy?

With so much to offer, Italy is an ideal location for your international education experience and one that has long been a leader in Higher Education. In addition to the religious and cultural associations tied to Italy, students can follow in the footsteps of some of the most widely-read philosophers of all time, such as Machiavelli and Aquinas, to mention just a few. Study in the home of the Western world’s first universities, some of which date back to medieval times, with the establishment of the University of Salerno in the ninth century, and the University of Bologna in 1088. International students can choose from a wide variety of universities, with 89 Higher Education institutions, many of which are top in their fields. Join the growing number of students choosing Italy in discovering that modern Italy is an exciting, complex and inspiring place.

Why work in Italy?

Due to the unique opportunities that are available for internships, traineeships, and work, Italy is an attractive country to advance your career. With both private and state-owned work places in Italy offering business-friendly environments and ideal working conditions, it is easy to see why Italy is popular with young professionals from all over the world wishing to perfect their knowledge of the Italian language and live the Italian lifestyle. Working in Italy will open your mind and senses to a culture, mentality, and working environment which could be the best thing that ever happens to you. Once given a taste of the ‘la vita Italiana’ in a country where people work to live rather than live to work, you may not want go back home!

DID YOU KNOW…

• Pasta, one of the world's most consumed foods, was invented in Italy. As well as being Italy’s national dish, each Italian consumes more than 25 kilograms of pasta in just one year.
• It rains even more in Rome than it does in London. The amount of rainfall per year in Rome is 744mm (30 inches), compared to 593mm (24 inches) in London.
• The three colors of the Italian flag represent three virtues: hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red).
• Vatican City is the home of the Pope, and is located in Italy but is considered an independent city-state. With their own police force and government, Vatican City is recognized worldwide as a separate, and completely autonomous country.
• More than 40 million foreigners touch down in Italy to visit some of the most amazing places in the world in the course of just one year.
• The term ‘Made in Italy’ refers to many things, but also a number of inventions including the thermometer, the barometer, the espresso machine, the typewriter, the electric battery, wireless technology, spectacles, the nuclear reactor and the ice cream cone!
• Milan is considered the fashion capital of the world by designers and fashionistas alike. Many come to Italy throughout the year for fashion line launches, previews and other walkway run-throughs to catch up on the latest trends, fashions and other clothes hitting the stores during the year. Big name designers such as Armani, Versace and Gucci all launch clothes from Milan at some point during their business year.