Organization

There are around 45 public universities (Universita), 3 Politecnici (engineering schools) in Bari, Milan and Siena. There are 2 universities for foreigners, 9 private universities (catholic universities), 7 Istituti Universitari and 3 university schools.
All the universities are multidisciplinary, although this does not imply that they offer a large selection of complete programs.
There is no selection process in order to be accepted into university: a secondary education diploma is sufficient.
All the universities accept foreign students to register with them.
Some university faculties may require an entrance exam, with "numerus clausus" for certain courses.

For information on Italian universities contact:
MURST Ministerio dell'Università e della Ricerca Scientifica e Tecnologica
Dipartimento Istruzione Universitaria
Ufficio II
Piazzale Kennedy, 20
00144 Roma
Tel. 06/59911 or 06/5923369
www.murst.it
email: urp@murst.it

Also have a look at this website for useful information:
www.info-net.it/universita/info/stranieri.html

European Institute
The European University Institute of Florence (Tuscany) places a heavy emphasis on the construction of Europe in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Under the guidance of the European commission, one can attain a doctorate of history and civilization, politics and social law.

Other diplomas:
Master's degree in legal studies in comparitive and international law.
Master's degree in economic and social sciences.
The selection process of the applicants is done in their own country, via the ministry of foreign affairs. Address:
Badia Fiesolana
via dei Roccettini, 5
1 - 50016 San Domenico di Firenze
tel: 00 39 554 68 51

OTHER TYPES OF INSTITUTIONS:
Fine arts academies:
The studies are completed in 4 years. The tuition fee is the same as a university.

University Calendar: from the 1st of November to the end of May.
Exams are held in June. The remedial courses are held in an autumn session.
There are 2 weeks of Christmas holidays and 1 week of Easter holidays.