Italy Showcases Study Opportunities to Kolkata Students

Italy presents international education opportunities to Calcutta students through a university outreach fair featuring nine institutions, offering courses across engineering, business, sciences, fashion, design and creative arts.

Italy is strengthening its higher education outreach in India by presenting academic opportunities to students in Calcutta through the sixth edition of Italian Days in Higher Education. Organised by Uni-Italia, an organisation promoting Italian higher education internationally, the student outreach programme takes place in Calcutta for the first time, bringing together representatives from nine Italian educational institutions.

The event, hosted at the Consulate General of Italy, attracts approximately 300 students interested in exploring undergraduate, postgraduate and specialised academic programmes. Nearly 70 per cent of the attendees enquire about undergraduate courses, reflecting growing interest among Indian students in pursuing international education opportunities at an early stage of their academic journeys.

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The participating institutions represent different segments of Italy's education system, including three public universities, three private institutions and three AFAM academies specialising in higher education in arts, music and dance. Their academic offerings cover engineering, sciences, agriculture, business management, economics, humanities, design, fashion and creative arts.

According to Uni-Italia representatives, Italy offers more than 700 university courses taught in English, providing international students with access to diverse academic disciplines without requiring fluency in Italian for every programme. The participating institutions also highlight specialised courses aligned with emerging industry requirements and international career opportunities.

Among the featured institutions, Domus Academy presents programmes in design, artificial intelligence and luxury brand management. Its offerings include a one-year master's programme in design with AI and a dual master's degree in collaboration with Regent's University London. Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti and Istituto Secoli showcase opportunities in fashion, design and creative disciplines, with the latter highlighting industry exposure through paid internships with luxury fashion houses.

Public universities, including the University of Padova, the University of Parma and Università degli Studi di Macerata, also present programmes across engineering, agriculture, sciences, humanities and social sciences. The University of Padova reports approximately 100 Indian students enrolled across several academic disciplines.

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Italian Consul General Giuliano Fragnito describes the initiative as an important step in strengthening educational and cultural relations between India and Italy. He also highlights the growing economic partnership between the countries and the potential career advantages for graduates with international academic experience.

The initiative provides prospective students with direct access to institutional representatives and information about academic pathways, encouraging stronger educational exchanges and international collaboration between the two countries.