The document summarizes higher education in Italy, including universities, higher technical institutes (ITS), and institutes for higher artistic education (AFAM). It also discusses the Erasmus+ international credit mobility program, which supports student and staff exchanges between Italian and Israeli universities. Over 8,000 incoming and 4,500 outgoing exchanges are planned between 12 participating Italian and 12 Israeli higher education institutions.

1. Italian Higher Education in Erasmus+
Florence, 21 January 2019
INDIRE

2. OUTLINE
– the Italian Higher Education System
– Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility

3. THE ITALIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
• Universities (private and publicly funded)
• The Higher Education for Fine Arts, Music and Dance sector
(AFAM- acronym for Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale)
• Higher Technical Institutes (ITS – acronym for Istituti
Tecnici Superiori)
Higher education courses are structured in credits in a
system that is equivalent to ECTS
More information on:
https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/node/33
http://www.cimea.it/it/servizi/il-sistema-italiano-di-istruzione-superiore/il-sistema-italiano-di-
istruzione-superiore-overview.aspx

4. UNIVERSITIES
Universities offer strong theoretical and academically-oriented degree
programmes and a broad range of disciplines. Some universities are specialized
in certain subject areas, such as Polytechnics.
The University sector is organized as follows:
• Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor (Laurea) 3 years programme
• Graduate Degree: Master (Laurea Magistrale) 2 years programme
• Postgraduate Degree (PhD): Dottorato di Ricerca at least 3 years
• Specializing Masters and Continuing Education Programs
The University sector also offers Lauree Magistrali a Ciclo Unico, they can be
5 or 6 years degree programme and are usually offered in the following fields of
study: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Architecture, Law.

5. INSTITUTES FOR HIGHER ARTISTIC EDUCATION
(AFAM)
AFAM institutions offer a wide range of courses in the artistic field such as
visual arts, musical, dance, drama and design.
AFAM institutions are divided as following:
• Academies of Fine Arts (State and legally recognized)
• Higher Schools of Design (ISIA)
• State Music Conservatories
• Higher Institutes for Musical Studies
• National Dance Academy
• National Academy of Drama
The AFAM system is organized in three cycles:
• Classification: Bologna process first cycle
qualification/EQF level 6
• Workload: 180 ECTS
• Duration: 3 years
• Classification: Bologna process second
cycle qualification/EQF level 7
• Workload: 120 ECTS
• Duration: 2 years • Third cycle
• Access: by a Second level academic
degree or a comparable foreign degree.
• Duration: minimum 3 years

6. HIGHER TECHNICAL INSTITUTES (ISTITUTI TECNICI
SUPERIORI – ITS)
Higher Technical Institutes are strongly practice-oriented. Programs provide theoretical
background and prepare students for the real-world requirements of professional life.
Internships and practical semesters form an integral part of the course: students are asked to
work in a private company for at least 30% of the course or to apply for an internship abroad.
This requirement creates a strong linkage between students and firms in order to develop
innovation skills. At least 50% of teachers come from companies and firms to share their
expertise with students.
The courses cover 6 main technological areas:
• Energy efficiency
• Sustainable Mobility
• New Technologies for Life
• Innovation Technologies for Cultural activities and Tourism
• Information and Communication Technologies
• New Technologies for Made in Italy
• Classification: Diploma of Higher Education/EQF
level 5.
• Duration: 2/3 year

7. Erasmus+ - Key Action 1
Learning mobility of individuals
with Partner Countries (KA107)

8. 8.228
Total Planned Incoming
Participants
4.553
Total Planned Outgoing
Participants
5.042
Total Planned Incoming
Participants Learners
3.186
Total Planned Incoming
Participants Staff
2.034
Total Planned Outgoing
Participants Learners
2.519
Total Planned Outgoing
Participants Staff
12.781
KA107 International Credit Mobility

9. KA107 International Credit Mobility

10. 2019
budget
KA107 International Credit Mobility

11. KA107 International Credit Mobility

12. 38 Projects funded within 4 call for proposals
KA107 International Credit Mobility with Israel
12 HEIs involved in Israel and 12 HEIs in Italy
Partner Institution Israel - CALL 2018
BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY
BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV
BEZALEL ACADEMY OF ARTS AND DESIGN
HOLON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ORT BRAUDE COLLEGE
SAMI SHAMOON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING(R.A.) FRIENDLY
SOCIETY
SHENKAR ENGINEERING.DESIGN.ART (PBC)
TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY
THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
The International Institute for Holocaust Research
Yad Vashem
UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA
Coordinating HEIs Italy - CALL 2018
UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI BERGAMO
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA
POLITECNICO DI MILANO
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI NAPOLI FEDERICO II.
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PAVIA
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA LA SAPIENZA
Rome University of Fine Arts
UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI SIENA
POLITECNICO DI TORINO
UNIVERSITA CA' FOSCARI VENEZIA
VENICE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2018

13. Agenzia Nazionale ERASMUS+ per
l’istruzione, l’università e l’educazione
degli adulti – INDIRE
http://www.erasmusplus.it/
Info:
www.erasmusplus.it
facebook.com/EUErasmusPlusProgramme
facebook.com/ErasmusPlusIta
twitter.com/ErasmusPlusInd