- AFAM Institutes:
The Higher Education Institutions for Artistic, Musical, and Choreographic Training (AFAM) carry out educational, production, and research activities in the artistic fields of visual arts, music, dance, drama, and design.
- The Credit System (ECTS):
The European Credit Transfer System is used to measure the student’s workload of every single course. Credits measure the workload of class attendance, classwork, laboratory work and individual study. One credit corresponds to a workload of about 25 hours and the yearly workload for an average study course corresponds to about 60 credits.
- CIMEA Certificate:
The Credential Information Service (CIS) is operational through CIMEA, a certification and comparability service for Italian and foreign qualifications, in order to make academic titles in the national and international context increasingly understandable and recognizable.
- Declaration of Value (DOV):
A Declaration of Value (DOV), or Dichiarazione di Valore, is an official document required for studying or working in Italy, confirming the validity of foreign academic qualifications. Issued by the competent Italian diplomatic mission (Embassy/Consulate), it details your educational history, allowing Italian institutions to recognize your credentials.
- Laurea Triennale & Laurea Magistrale:
The university system in Italy is organized in 3 academic cycles: the 1st cycle is the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea triennale) and lasts 3 years. This Bachelor’s grants access to a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) which is considered the 2nd cycle, and gives access to 3rd cycle PhD programmes (Dottorato di Ricerca).
- Short Specialisation programmes (“Master di I livello” and “Master di II livello”):
It is a postgraduate programme of 1st and 2nd level. It lasts 1 or 2 years and it focuses on specific subjects. It provides practical professional and specialist skills for the placement in the job market.
- Student Visa (Type D Visa):
An Italy Student Visa is required for non-EU students staying more than 90 days, requiring pre-enrolment via the Universitaly portal, admission to an Italian institution, and proof of financial means (€6,000+ per year) and accommodation. Applicants must apply through VFS Global for an appointment, which includes a mandatory interview.
- Permesso di Soggiorno :
A permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) is an official document required for non-EU nationals staying in Italy for more than 90 days, validating their legal stay for work, study, or family. It must be applied for within 8 days of arrival, allowing access to services like healthcare and banking.
- Uni-Italia:
Uni-Italia promotes the internationalization of Italian academic institutions through initiatives aimed at attracting international students and researchers to Italy and strengthening university cooperation between Italy and foreign countries.
- Universitaly:
Universitaly is the portal that the Ministry of University and Research and the entire higher education sector have created to provide Italian and international students with a reliable point of reference for access to higher education in Italy. The site aims to facilitate the choice of the academic path, offering detailed information on university institutions and (Higher artistic, musical and choreographic education), degree courses and academic diplomas and right to study and international mobility.
Source: Uni-Italia, The Italian Educational System
