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  • Capital Rome  
  • Official Languages Italian
  • Population 60.6 million
  • International tertiary students39,551 Source: UNESCO
  • Australian share (number)417
  • Australian share (percentage) 1 percent

Italy education market profile

Australia and Italy enjoy a warm and long-standing relationship underpinned by strong community ties.

Bilateral trade and investment and the development of cultural and educational links continue to grow. 

News and opportunities

Massive Open Online Courses catch on in EuropeMIP subscribers only
Thursday, September 26, 2013Updates | Higher education
Despite a cautious start, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are expanding across Europe as institutions and educators look to reach a wider audience and identify commercial opportunities. Several di ...
Young Italians target English language skills and overseas work experienceMIP subscribers only
Tuesday, September 17, 2013Updates | ELICOS
Tough economic conditions and increasing employer demands are leading a push for greater English language proficiency in Italy. The study and work opportunities offered under Australia’s Working Holid ...
First comprehensive ranking of Italian research excellenceMIP subscribers only
Monday, August 19, 2013Updates | Higher education
A review conducted by the Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research (ANVUR) on the quality of research in Italian universities will be used to determine government fundin ...
Changes to university enrolment procedures force Italians to seek alternativesMIP subscribers only
Monday, June 17, 2013Updates | Higher education
Italian students planning to enrol in undergraduate degrees in high-demand local faculties must now undertake a national admissions test coinciding with their secondary school certificate exams. With ...
Education and research rank high on new government’s agenda in ItalyMIP subscribers only
Monday, May 20, 2013Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 22 May 2013
A ‘grand coalition’ government comprising a mix of centre-left and centre-right ministers has been sworn in following the Italian elections in February. Both the Prime Minister and Education Minister ...

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