I want to study in Italy. I hope someone can give some advice.

Italian * * * is a very beautiful peninsula country with a population of about 564 1 10,000 and a land area of 301.278km, which is about 1/32 of the territory of China. It is1.888km long from north to south and 540km wide from east to west. Italy is located on the Mediterranean coast, surrounded by the Mediterranean on three sides and separated from the European continent by Mount Albiz in the north. Because the terrain is long and narrow, just like a boot inserted into the Mediterranean, it is also called "boot country". Italy covers three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. The southernmost tip of its territory is almost close to the African coast. From north to east, Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia respectively. The geographical location of Italy is very important. It is not only the southern gate of Europe, the bridgehead and springboard of Europe, Asia and Africa, but also the resting place of two sovereign pocket countries of Italy-Vatican Papal States and San Marino.

Italy is not only a peninsula country, but also a veritable mountain country and island country, with mountains and hills accounting for 80% of its land area. The big islands around Apennine Peninsula are Sicily and Sardinia, and other small islands are all over the Mediterranean Sea. The northern part of the Apennine Peninsula is the Alps, and Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, is located in the Alps at the junction of France and Italy. The Apennine Mountains obliquely run through the whole peninsula from north to south. There are many rivers in Italy, the largest of which is the Po River, with a total length of 652 kilometers. In addition, there are major rivers in the central region, such as Tiber River, Adige River and Arjo River. There are alluvial plains around the river, such as the Po River Plain, which lies between the Alps and the Apennines in the north. Melting water of ice and snow originating from Alps flows into the Mediterranean Sea from northwest to southeast after many streams converge on Po River. For thousands of years, the sediment on both sides of the Po River has alluvial the banks into the Po River Plain, Italy's granary. Because Italy is located in the compression zone of Eurasia and Africa, it is mountainous and hilly, and it is more active. The famous volcanoes are Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna. Italy is dotted with lakes, and the most concentrated north is the most famous. The larger lakes are Garda Lake, Marjory Lake, Mero Lake in Tracy and Como Lake, among which Como Lake has become a famous tourist resort in Italy and Europe because of its beautiful scenery.

Because it is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has a natural barrier, Mount Albiz in the north, which blocks the influence of the cold current in the peninsula in winter, Italy has a typical Mediterranean climate and is mild and pleasant. Winter is warm and rainy, with a lot of precipitation, and summer is cool and cloudy. The temperature is moderate throughout the year, with little change. However, due to the long and narrow terrain, mountainous territory and being located in the Mediterranean, the climate between the north and the south is very different. The northern region is cold in winter, and the temperature in the Alps can drop to MINUS 20 degrees, and some peaks even have snow all year round. The four seasons in Italy are sunny, birds and flowers are fragrant, flowers are in full bloom, and the fruits are endless. Italy's good climate brings hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to thousands of tourists and Italian treasury every year.

Italian socio-economic survey

Italy is the birthplace of ancient European civilization. In this land, great figures such as Spartacus, Dante, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo and Kelpolo were born, including paintings and sculptures of the Renaissance and the Vatican where the Pope was located.

Italy is full of enthusiasm and romance, with beautiful coastline, world-famous music, exciting football and colorful entertainment activities. Italian cities have their own characteristics: Rome's civilization and culture, Florence's paintings, Venice's commercial tourism, Milan's industry and commerce and exhibition industry, and Turin's Fiat automobile manufacturing industry all make the world yearn for and admire.

Italy is one of the six most developed industrial countries and trading countries in the world, with four basic industries: steel, machinery, chemical industry and electric power. In recent years, crude oil processing capacity has developed rapidly, ranking fourth in the world. Italy's automobile, chemical, clothing and leather shoes industries are developed, and the household appliances, marble granite, precision instruments and various mechanical equipment produced are very popular. It has always been China's most important trading partner in Europe. At present, more than 800 enterprises and companies have invested and set up factories in China. With the development of international trade and China's accession to the WTO, more and more Italian companies are committed to exploring the huge market of China. Many Italian companies provide high-income employment opportunities for China people who know Italian: some China students choose interested and promising universities in Italy to continue their studies; Some China students, after mastering Italian, become China agents of famous Italian products. Some Italian students look at the romantic and comfortable living atmosphere in China and China, and finally choose to emigrate and stay in the local area to work and develop.

Italy is the country with the best welfare among the six largest economies in the world. First of all, look at medical care: according to the Italian medical system, all Italian citizens enjoy free medical care for life. When seeking medical treatment in the local area, if medical insurance has been purchased, the medical expenses will be paid by the insurance company; Those who don't buy medical insurance can be treated for chronic diseases free of charge in Catholic hospitals, and acute diseases can be treated for free in both state hospitals and Christian hospitals. In the church, the nationality and identity of patients are not asked, and no country in the world has such a welfare system except Italy. Let's look at housing again: Italian architecture is world-famous, and different styles of architecture are intertwined, which reflects the life and cultural and artistic level of the Italian people. Italians have comfortable housing, and the per capita housing area is among the best in the world. Because the government attaches importance to environmental protection, greening and public health are also very satisfactory. In addition, Italy has a special welfare system of national paid vacation in August every year. Every August, except for some employees in transportation, post and telecommunications, military and other industries, all other enterprises and institutions in the country stop working. People go to seaside or mountain villas for vacation, fully enjoy the fun of life, and their monthly wages are paid as usual, which is the most welfare in Europe and America.

General situation of Italian higher education

Italian education is the first in the modern university education system and occupies a very important position in the history of education in Europe and the world. There are 88 universities in Italy, including 54 national universities, private universities 13, colleges 1 1, 329 departments and 772 majors. Among them, fine arts, design, music, sports and other majors enjoy a high reputation in the world. Comprehensive universities are the most important part of Italian higher education. There are about 64 comprehensive universities with more than 300 departments and majors in Italy. These universities are both learning and research centers and vocational training centers. Among them, the academic system of humanities, natural sciences, pharmacology, mathematics and information science is four years, the academic system of physics, chemistry and engineering is five years, and the academic system of medicine and surgery is six years. Italian institutions of higher learning have the right to issue autonomous regulations within the scope prescribed by law. Every higher education institution has an education committee.

The university adopts the credit system, and students can graduate as long as they reach the required credits of their chosen major. Students can apply for grants during their studies. Italy's curriculum is slightly different from that in China: domestic courses with less than four years are considered as university courses, while Italian undergraduate courses generally take three years to complete, and postgraduate courses take one to two years. Moreover, the Italian government subsidizes many students who apply for postgraduate courses. China's high school diploma is certified by the Consulate General of China in Italy, and can be directly registered in the university to apply for a major. China's university diploma can be applied for undergraduate, postgraduate and postgraduate courses in Italy after being certified by the Consulate General of China in Italy, and some majors can be directly upgraded for further study.

Italy is well-developed in education and science and technology, famous for its higher education and scientific research, and pays special attention to the combination of teaching and scientific research. The country ranks first in Europe in capital investment and subsidies for education every year. A typical example is that there is no entrance examination in Italy, university education is compulsory, and foreign students can also enter school free of charge. This is unique among European and American countries. After 2000, due to the influx of international students (from Asia, South America and Australia), the Italian Ministry of Education began to charge public universities symbolic fees (for example, the general majors in Rome University only charge about 4,000 yuan a year, and the special majors such as medical majors charge about 8,000 yuan a year, while the tuition fees for the same majors in the United States are as high as 20,000 dollars a year).

Italy is the first western country in Europe and even the world to develop higher education and set up universities. The University of Bologna was founded in 1087 with a history of nearly a thousand years. It is not only the oldest university in Europe, but also the oldest university in the world. 1at the end of the 2nd century1in the middle of the 3rd century, Italian higher education was fully developed. During this period, many ancient European universities were established in Italy, among which Padua University, university of pavia University, Naples University, Pisa University, Florence University and Rome University are all famous universities in Europe and even in the world.

Most national universities in Italy are heavily funded by the state and given generous welfare treatment, which greatly reduces the cost of higher education, reduces the burden on students and makes the educational environment more relaxed. This advantage makes Italian education very attractive to students all over the world.

Advantages of studying in Italy

Europe is one of the centers of academic research and higher education in the world, and many countries have world-class universities. Italy, with its unique climate and artistic and cultural background, exudes endless charm of studying abroad, and has gradually become a study destination that students yearn for and pay attention to. The overall development level of Italian universities is very balanced, and each university has its own characteristics. Strict study style and high-quality teaching level are the fundamental reasons why Italian education can go global.

The main advantages of studying in Italy are as follows:

One of the advantages: the humanistic background has a long history.

As we all know, Italian universities are particularly important in European universities, because Italy is the pioneer of the first modern education university in Europe! Italy's university education system has a "world-class" influence on the university education system in Europe and even the world. Like other European universities, Italian universities are very old but full of vitality. "New wine in old bottles" can be said to be a true portrayal of Italian universities. In recent years, many new majors and colleges have taken root, sprouted and thrived among Italian college students. Italy's University of Bologna, University of Rome and Polytechnic University of Milan are all world-class universities. The long-standing humanistic background of Italian universities is one of the main advantages for China students to study in Italy.

The second advantage: the tuition of public education is low.

Until now, Italian universities still maintain the original tradition and do not regard education as a profitable industry. The annual tuition fee for international students is about RMB 20,000-30,000. Only this one, China students studying in Italy can save 65,438 US dollars+0-65,438 US dollars +0.5 million yuan in tuition every year. After four years, a * * can save a huge tuition fee of 40,000-60,000 US dollars. For ordinary families in China and students studying in China, this is not an ordinary expense.

Advantage 3: The lowest cost of living index.

The living expenses of Italian students can be said to be relatively low! Only 3000-4000 RMB per person per month.

Advantage 4: The level of medical benefits is high.

International students studying in Italy can enjoy free medical care in Italy as long as they take part in the student medical insurance and pay the student medical insurance premium of about 50 yuan RMB on time every month, which solves the worries of the majority of international students in China.

Advantage 5: Language test is easy to pass.

Italian universities require applicants to provide a variety of English proficiency certificates: IELTS, TOEFL TOFEL, GRE, CAE or CPE certificates are all recognized, which can avoid the trouble of China students repeating exams.

Advantage 6: You can work after school.

Italian law stipulates that foreign students studying in Italy can work 24 hours a week after their studies. According to the Italian labor wage standard 60 yuan RMB/hour, China students can earn about 6,000 RMB per month, which is enough to cover all the expenses of studying in Italy.

Advantage 7: The threshold of registration freedom is low.

All universities in Italy have independent administrative power and implement a free enrollment system. College entrance requirements are low. Students can enter any university in Italy as long as they have a high school diploma and equivalent education. Some universities can reduce some registration fees for low-income families, and international students with excellent grades will be eligible to apply for university scholarships.

Advantage 8: Skilled immigrants are popular.

There is a serious shortage of professional and technical personnel in Italy, and in recent years there has been a serious brain drain in Italy. Italy's first immigration law was promulgated in 1998, which clearly stipulated the legal guarantee for international students to study and work in Italy and immigrate to Italy. All these not only provide the possibility for China students to work in Italy, but also provide the opportunity for China students to emigrate. China students spend less money studying in Italy, but after graduation, they have many choices in Italy, whether to stay or go back, or to stay at home at will.

Like studying in other European countries, there are some language barriers. Although most national universities teach in English, it is necessary for China students who don't know Italian to have about 500 hours of systematic Italian training before going to Italy, which will create a lot of convenience for their future study abroad. On this basis, China students who are interested should make the best choice by comprehensively considering their family economic conditions, language ability, school situation, professional determination and future career prospects.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and China, there have been about 100 self-funded students from China every year. Italians are more enthusiastic about people, except 24 from Italy and compared with citizens from other European countries. With the explicit encouragement and support of the Italian and China governments to study in Italy, the rate of China students getting visas in embassies and consulates in China has been increasing in recent years. As an emerging ideal destination for studying abroad, the great potential of Italian education is gradually emerging!

Attachment: Italian-the language of art

The official language of Italy is Italian, and people also use Spanish, English and French. Therefore, studying in Italy can be influenced by many foreign languages at the same time, which is very suitable for the development needs of compound talents in today's society. At present, there are many people with high English level in China. Only knowing this international language is not competitive enough, and mastering many foreign languages can make them become contemporary foreign language talents.

Italian pronunciation is not as complicated as English, because its pinyin is consistent with writing, and it is easy to learn without phonetic notation. Italian is not only the official language of San Marino and Vatican, but also the common language of Lugano, Switzerland. It is also used in many countries and regions in the United States and Africa.

Italian sounds beautiful. People boast that Italian is "as clear as a breeze and its vocabulary is like a blooming flower". Italian is known as "the language of art". When the world famous tenor Pavarotti sings in Italian, it brings people endless artistic enjoyment.

The latest Italian study visa guide

Recently, the Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy in China pointed out that China students should provide the following materials when applying for an Italian study visa:

1. Italian public or private school registration certificate. If China students apply for an Italian scholarship, they need a notarized scholarship certificate from the relevant school, clearly indicating the duration and total amount of the scholarship. China students who get Italian scholarships don't need any financial guarantee. If China students go to Italy only to learn Italian, embassies and consulates in China, Italy has the right to test the applicant's language level and decide whether to accept his visa application.

2. Economic guarantee: translated and notarized bank credit certificate. The certificate should indicate that this fee can be used in Italy after the applicant obtains the entry visa, and ensure that the monthly economic guarantee for China students during their study and stay in Italy is 5 16 euros (about RMB 3,800).

3. Academic certificate after translation, notarization and certification. This certificate must be related to the courses that China students will study in Italy, and must be obtained after the 12 academic year.

4. Visa forms and passport photos issued by the Italian Embassy in China.

5. Valid passport (Note: Passport must be valid for at least three months after visa).

6. Student medical insurance certificate provided by Italian insurance company.

7. Accommodation certificate (provided by Italian school).

Note: this kind of student visa needs the approval of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so the issuance of this kind of visa is slow. Moreover, the longest visa for international students in China does not exceed 12 months, but international students in China can renew it in Italy according to their own needs. According to the latest immigration law, if international students get a diploma in Italy, they can change their school status, work and start their own businesses, and they can apply for a permanent residence card in Italy five years later. According to the relevant Italian laws, China students must apply for a residence permit in the foreigner's office of the local police station within eight days after obtaining an Italian study visa, otherwise they will be deported.

Compatriots who want to study in Italy, please note that they need a 200-hour Italian training certificate. Those who want to learn a language can also study in their foreign universities, but they must have a high school diploma. The language training for foreigners in Siena University lasts about 2 months at each stage, and the tuition fee is 6000-7000 RMB, excluding accommodation and living expenses. After studying, you must pass the CILS level test, and those who pass can enter the university to which the students apply.