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There are four main types of educational courses provided by higher education institutes in Italy.

1. University diploma or diploma universitario has been introduced to achieve further balance between Italian institutions and the European counterparts. The equivalent to the worldwide recognised baccalaureate, they last 2-3 years and refer to specific vocational competencies. But not all faculties have accommodated a baccalaureate course thus places are subject to accessibility.

2. Bachelor of science/arts or diploma di laurea takes about 4-6 years to complete. Its flexible format means that students can propose their study plans, that are subject to college approval, though minimal course demands are State established.
Accomplishment of the qualification is achieved with the taking some exams as well as the successful defence of theses, tesi.

3. Research doctorate or dottorato di ricerca aims to supply students with an extended comprehension of the scientific research methodology. This course lasts about 3-4 years, progression via that is subject to the sending of a yearly report. The doctorate is reached with large documentation of research as well as a final dissertation. Also, places are limited to a fixed number of applicants not importanly Italian but to those that have finished the Laurea or its European equivalent.

4.Diploma’s of specialisation or diploma di specializzazione is a postgraduate course thus restricted to university graduates or the people having equivalent qualifications. Getting this diploma lasts 2-3 years and comprises of practical vocational experience concerning a specific profession. In addition, attendance is a must and the final exam is the defence of written theses.