Internship Programs

The following are the Internship Programs available for students in Italy:

Internship course in Fashion: The Internship course in Fashion is for those students who have a passion for fashion. This program is designed to give the students an invaluable opportunity and some practical work experience which will ultimately help them gain access to the world's most competitive and cut-throat industries. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to gain work experience in global fashion. 

Graphic Design Internship: The Graphic Design Internship Program stresses on painting, drawing, print-making, digital photography/imaging, computer graphics, art history, web design, as well as Italian language and culture. The students can do their internships in various art galleries, museums, graphic design firms, etc. throughout Italy. The course also offers the students the knowledge and experience of some traditional art techniques as well as modern digital art, which one needs to grow as a graphic designer.

Fashion Internship: The position to work as fashion intern is available at many fashion companies in Italy. The responsibilities which an intern is bestowed with vary according to the experience and skills of the intern apart from the company needs. The responsibilities of an fashion intern could include research for future designs, help with some sample designs and even some general administration work. The interns must be able to work under tight time constraints, must be able to multi-task as well as work within a team environment. 

Tourism Internship: The internship in tourism aims at providing the students with an opportunity to work in the tourism industry. By providing some first hand work experience and several excursions, the students are given experience in the tourism industry. Apart from regular half day and full day excursions, language classes are also held to help students learn Italian. The students applying for the internship program in tourism must have a desire to learn about another culture. Some amount of familiarity with Italian is desirable, but not mandatory. A degree of openness to all new people and experiences is required.

Fashion Design Internship: Fashion Design Internship - A strong interest in fashion is required for anyone to pursue the internship in fashion design. If a student wants a career in the world of fashion, then this internship program is the one to go for. It provides a superb opportunity to gain some hands-on experience in the world of global fashion. Traveling abroad, learning new language skills and enhancing future career prospects while experiencing the wonders of a foreign culture are just some of the things that a student will get to experience. The fashion industry is one of the toughest industries to get into. Hence, experience is all that matters. The internship in fashion design will provide hands-on experience to anyone who is interested in and is seeking a career in fashion design

Art/ Fine Arts/ Art History Internship: Fine Arts refers to that art which is concerned with a set number of visual art forms which includes painting, sculpture, dance, theatre, architecture and painting. The internship program in Art/Fine Art prepares the students for a career in which they can work in various Arts and Crafts museum, visual arts organizations and even in the textile industry where craftwork or applied art is required.

Marketing Internship: Marketing Internship - The internship program in Marketing is specifically designed for those students who want to pursue a career in the field of marketing. The main idea behind this internship program is to find a diverse group of individuals who are motivated to perform and create difference. Students get hands-on experience to work on some marketing projects of some large organizations.

Communication Internship: Communication Internship - The internship program in communication provides the students an opportunity through which they get to experience the various communication practices in the media workplace. Student spend much of their time undertaking research programs, writing copy to preparing presentations, videos and publications. There are various communication related organizations where students can undertake their internships. Seminars are also held, through which students analyze the communications processes which they get to observe first-hand in an organization.

Engineering Internship: The internship program in engineering helps the students gain first-hand experience regarding how various decisions are taken as far as various technological issues are concerned. They get to work in a professional environment, thereby receiving a richer learning experience as a member of an engineering team while providing some real value to the organization.

Media and Arts Internship: The internship program in media is suitable for those students who seek a career in the field of media. This course provides the students with a hands-on experience in various fields of media like production, editing, script development, animation and CGI, camera, etc. The student can choose to work for the online media or print media.

Master's Degree Programs

The following Postgraduate courses are available for students in Italy:

1. Master in Lighting Design: This course has three main projects that are developed in collaboration with market leading companies and world renowned teachers. 

The main subject area of Master in Lighting Design contains:

• Architecture
• Design
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design

2. Master in Packaging Design: The master in Packaging Design is divided into different levels like project design activities, research, integrated with disciplines such as design, graphic design and communication. 

The subject area of Master in Packaging Design includes:

• Art/ Fine Arts
• Design
• Graphic Design

3. Master in Fashion Marketing Management: The master's degree in Fashion Marketing Management is to create a fashion marketing manager who is an important part in the growth of the fashion industry. He/she works hard to prepare and implement the whole marketing plan with the company's head and communications manager.

The subject areas of the Master in Fashion Marketing Management are:

• Fashion Design
• Marketing, Ad and PR

4. Master in Fashion Communication Coordination: The main aim of this master's degree is its capacity to combine both theoretical and practical study and the analysis of the most successful manufacturing case studies. 

The subject area of the Master in Fashion and Communication Coordination contains:

• Communications
• Design
• Fashion Design
• Italian
• Marketing, Ad and PR

5. Master in Fashion and Textile Design: This degree is for those graduates who are already working in the fashion industry and the main aim of this program is to create fashion and textile designers. The study for this degree is comprehensive and includes studying of creative processes like the vision, research, sketches, colors, textiles, cost evaluation, prototypes and the collections. The subject area of Master in Fashion and Textile Design include:
- Fashion Design 

6. Master in Animation Design: This course has been designed to make the students creative professionals, capable of immediately entering the market. The subject areas of Master in Animation Design include: 
- Graphic Design

7. Master in Industrial Design: This is a Master's degree program which meets the specific requirements of all the industrial systems and strategic challenges. This course looks at developing several design projects in close collaboration with business enterprises and industrial systems. 

The subject areas of Master in Industrial Design include:

• Design
• Furniture Design

8. Master in Transportation Design: The Master in Transportation Design contains the following research modules:

• Understanding of the concept of mobility and new social customs
• Study of influence of vehicles on urban design and planning
• Project definition and presentation
• Debriefing teamwork creation. Acquisition of the necessary tools for the development of the project
• Introduction to the main research stages: a historical analysis of the company, competitors, scenarios
• Definition of the exterior package and application of formal and functional design research to the vehicle

The subject areas of Master in Transportation Design include the following:

• Architecture
• Art/ Fine Arts
• Design

9. Master in Advanced European and International Studies: The master's degree in advanced European and International studies comprises of three terms. 

This program is divided into two branches:
The trilingual branch, which includes three semesters in Nice and Berlin and one week study tour to European and international organizations in Strasbourg, Brussels and Geneva. The program is taught by experts who have excelled in their fields and by famous academicians from all over Europe. 

The subject areas of Master in Advanced European and International Studies are:

• Economics
• European Studies (including politics)
• History
• International Policy and Diplomacy
• International Relations
• Law
• Peace Studies
• Political Science/ Politics
• Social Policy

10. Master of Science in Comparative Law, Economics and Finance: This is a 2 year comprehensive program which offers a master's degree in comparative law, economics, and finance. 

The subject areas include:

• Economics
• Finance
• Law

11. Master of Business Administration (MBA): The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a one year course. 

This program offers to specialize in one or more majors including:

• Global Management
• International Banking and Finance
• Human Resource Management
• International Marketing
• Entrepreneurship

The subject area of Master of Business Administration is vast and includes the following:

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Admin. & Management
• Business Management
• Business Studies Grad Level
• Communications
• Computer Information Systems
• Conflict Studies
• Economics
• Finance
• Higher Education
• Human Res. Management
• International Business
• International Relations
• Italian
• Law
• Leadership
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing, Ad., & PR

12. Master in EU Studies (online): The European Online Academy offers this Masters Degree course. This is a two year course and contains both theoretical and practical knowledge. It is and ideal course for young professionals who are working in the field of European Integration. 

The subject areas of Masters in EU Studies (online) are:

• European studies (includes Politics)
• Political Science/ Politics

13. Master in Science and Design: This master's degree in Science and Design offers no less than three Masters within three different specializations, which include Transportation design, Industrial design, Interior and Furniture design. 

The course is divided into the following parts:

• - 800 hours of lessons with professors
• -100 hours of special lessons with designers from partner agencies
• - 640 hours of individual works
• - 400 hours of stage into an agency

The subject areas of Master in Science and Design are:

• Art History
• Design
• Drawing
• English as a Second Language
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Internship Programs
• Italian
• Performance Design

14. Master in Cooperation and Development: This program has a theoretic and a practical part. After a student completes the first part, which comprises of 500 hours of classes. It deepens the student's understanding of Economics, Social and Managerial aspects related to Development and Cooperation. After the classes are done with, the student must carry out an internship program which generally lasts between 3 and 6 months. They need to go and work in an NGO where they get hands-on experience working with some of the best professionals in the field of Cooperation and Development.

15. Master in Graphic Design: The master degree course in graphic design imparts knowledge to students about various elements of design like interior design, graphic design, industrial design, etc. The subject areas of Master in Graphic Design are:

• Art History
• Art/Fine Arts
• Design
• Illustration/Animation
• Interior Design
• Italian
• Languages / Linguistics
• Visual Arts

Student Visa Details

Every foreign student who intends to study in Italy must obtain an Italian student visa before entering into Italy. To be sure that the visa is issued timely, the candidate should ensure that he/she applies for the same timely, but not sooner than three month's prior to the program's initiation.

Also, remember that the visa will not be issued on the same day. This is a pretty long drawn process. The whole procedure and can take upto 60 days. Make sure the Italian institutions provide the necessary Letter of Acceptance, Letter of Enrollment, Insurance Letter and Course Schedule to complete your visa application materials. A student visa is issued only for the time the program is valid.

The following documents are required to apply for a student visa for Italy. It is a mandatory requirement that the student applying for a visa must produce the following:

• One passport size photograph;
• One application form duly completed and signed at the Consulate;
• Passport valid three months over planned stay in Italy
• A letter of acceptance from school or University in Italy indicating place, duration of the course and dates of attendance;
• A letter addressed to this Italian Consulate, stating that you own private means of support. If you are a recipient of financial aid, please submit a statement
• A letter from your bank indicating your account number, financial status, and balance. The letter must be signed by a bank official
• Flight reservations (round trip)

Cost:
The cost of a 90 day Student's visa would cost about 90 US$.

Study Expenses & Educational Aid

The DSU office (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) provides with financial aid, scholarships and grants for every international student studying in Italy. Also, every international student is entitled to the same benefits as Italian students when it comes to scholarships, student loans, housing assistance, etc.

The DSU office not only helps the student in providing financial aid, it also provides other services like counseling and information on extra curricular activities, sport, transport and other matters as well.

Education System

The education system of Italy is divided into three groups, according to the grade. These groups are 1st cycle, 2nd cycle and 3rd cycle programmes. While 1st cycle is undergraduate level, 2nd cycle is post graduate level and 3rd cycle is doctorate level.

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

• Università (University)
• Politecnico (Technical University)
• Istituto Universitario (University Institute)
• Accademia (Academy)
• Istituto Superiore (Higher Institute)
• Scuola Superiore (Higher School)
• Conservatorio di Musica (Music Conservatory)
• Istituto Musicale Pareggiato (Legally recognized Musical Institute)

School Leaving and Higher Education Credentials:

• Diploma di Esame di Stato conclusivo dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondaria
• Superiore
• Maturita
• Certificate
• Diploma Universitario
• Laurea
• Attestato di Corso di Perfezionamento
• Diploma di Specialista di Livello
• Master di 1 Levello
• Laurea Specialistica
• Diploma di Specialista di 2 Livello
• Master di 2 Livello
• Dottorato di Recerca

College Admission Procedure

Admission in Undergraduate level or 1st cycle Degree Program: If a student wants to study in undergraduate level in Italy, he or she will need to hold a School Leaving Qualification. Before a student can join an educational institution in Italy, they will be examined by the institution to permit the entrance to the college or university. This is an entrance exam in which the students will be evaluated for their quality and then decision will be taken either to admit him or her or not in the college or university.

Admission in Postgraduate Level or 2nd Cycle Degree Program: Before a student gets admission in postgraduate level, they must hold an undergraduate level qualification at the universities/colleges of Italy. Also, note that the student is eligible to study the same course in postgraduate level that they had studied in the undergraduate level. The student applying for a postgraduate level course will need to qualify the entrance examination before getting admission in the particular college/university in Italy.

Admission in Doctorate Level or 3rd Cycle Degree Program: For getting admission in the Doctorate Level Program, a student must hold a postgraduate degree. The student's foreign degree will be evaluated by the college/university where the student has applied for a doctorate level program and then it will be decided whether the student meets the general requirements as well as specific requirements of the university/college.

PhD Programs

Having a Master's degree is a prior requirement that a student needs to fulfill before applying for a PhD course in Italy. The students who have a foreign qualification that is not officially recognized by the Italian educational institutions need to attach a translation in English of the same degree certificate with the exams and the marks obtained which needs to be signed by the students themselves. This will allow the Scientific Board to declare the equivalence valid for the purpose of selection of the students for the course. The following are the Doctorate Degree courses available for students in Italy:

1. Ph.D in Business Administration: A Ph.D in Business Administration intends to train brilliant researchers in the field of business management. Apart from the academic studies, the students also get an opportunity to attend various seminars that are held by some of the internationally renowned scholars. Students also need to present their work at these conferences and seminar and spend a minimum research period of atleast 6 months in any foreign academic institution. The Ph.D program in Business Administration is a 3 year program and it is organized by the Department of Management in co-operation with the University LUISS Guido Carli of Rome and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. 

Before applying for a Ph.D in Business Administration, the student must have a Master's degree in the field of Business Administration. There are various courses that are offered under this course, namely:

• Organizational theory
• Business strategy
• Research methods
• Social networking analysis
• Marketing, innovation management.
• Statistics
• Economics

2. Ph.D in Economics: The Ph.D program in Economics is for those students who have an active interest in research which is very rigorous and very important for economics, quantitative methods or business studies. The admissions for the Ph.D course in Economics and Organizations is based on the student's curriculum, research interests and the reference letters. The student needs to provide three reference letters before he/she can get admission for this Ph.D course. The Ph.D in Economics contains the following three programs

• Economics and Organization (DEO)
• Economics (DEC)
• Business (DEA)

3. PhD in Medical Nanotechnology: The main aim of this course is to train the students so that they will be able to develop some diagnostic and therapeutic methods and solutions, based on nanotechnology. The students taking up this course will play a crucial role in various research and management positions in various academic research centres, in clinical centres of excellence and in bio and nanotechnological industries. Apart from the course study, there are regular scientific seminars that a student needs to attend. The course is taught in English. There are various research topics available, which are as follows:

• Cell Arrays
• Micro and Nanopatterning
• Drug Delivery
• Hybrid Bio/ Artificial Interfaces
• Single Molecule Interactions
• Nanosensors
• Imaging Technologies
• Microarrays and Biochips

4. PhD in Physics: The length of the PhD program in Physics is three years and is taught in both Italian and English. The PhD course in Physics aims to provide knowledge about some advanced topics of physics in the students. The length of the PhD course in Physics is three years. Before applying for the PhD course in physics, the student must have a Master's degree in physics. The following are the scientific areas in which the PhD course in physics is provided:

• Experimental Physics
• Theoretical Physics, mathematical methods and models
• Physics of Matter
• Nuclear and Sub nuclear physics
• Applied physics
• Teaching and history of physics

5. Ph.D in Economics and Management
The Ph.D course in Economics and Management is provided by the Doctoral School of Economics and Management. The research and training is offered in the fields of decision sciences, organizational behaviour, human and natural resource management and behavioural and experimental economics. This program is specifically built upon four fields of specializations, namely:

• Behavioural Economics
• Behavioural Studies in Management and Organization
• Sustainable Tourism Management
• International Economics.

The coursework initially consists of 15 papers that a student needs to clear. The students of the PhD program in Economics and Management follow a common curriculum during the first two terms and specialized courses during their third term. While the first year of study involves studying a core curriculum, the second and third year of study involves seminar participations, tutorials and various dissertations. Furthermore, it is possible for a student to spend up to one year working at a research centre in Italy. The language of the doctoral program is English and is taught by members who have experience in teaching multi-national students.