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