Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.

A postgraduate certificate can help provide you with a valuable qualification to put you ahead of others in the same field of expertise. Once you have completed your undergraduate degree, a study program developed for your specific line of education can give you more advanced knowledge and experience.