Programming languages are essential for human-computer interaction and are used in a wide variety of technological fields. Career paths that rely on having a good understanding of this area include various types of programming and software development. People with this training can also become IT specialists.

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.