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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 19,731 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Italy.
Academic year: September – May
Major exam period(s): June and July
Five years of English language study are required for all Italian high school students.
Structure of the University System
Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 3 years
Language of instruction in universities: Italian, although a growing number of universities are now offering entire programs taught in English.
Degrees offered: Universities issue the following qualifications: Laurea (Bologna 1st cycle qualification), Laurea specialistica/magistrale (Bologna 2nd cycle qualification), Dottorato di ricerca (Bologna 3rd cycle degree). For more info on the classes of degrees: bit.ly/2KuCN8N