In terms of European mobility for Erasmus Plus students and workers undergoing retraining, Italy is one of the most dynamic countries in this field.
The peninsula not only has a high quality university network but also positions itself on ecological themes that are very attractive for young Europeans who wish to train in organic farming.
In this article will be presented the new Italian project financed by the European Union, the Erasmus Plus project “Startup Bio”.
What is the Erasmus Startup Bio project?
For several years, the European Commission has been sensitive to environmental issues and has wished to give more importance to Erasmus Plus projects that deal with ecological issues.
Thus, the Italian Startup Bio project was given fundings to help young Europeans to learn about ecological farming techniques. Through the Erasmus Plus program, agricultural students can leave their home country and study at a university or training center abroad.
Training young Europeans in organic farming
The goal of the European Union is to train future farmers in all European countries in organic farming. An ambitious project that will also allow the conversion of companies to organic farming.
In terms of organic farming, Italy is top of the class and has 2 million hectares available for organic farming. On the economic level, Italy is also a leader and is the second largest exporter of organic products in the world.
Therefore, for Erasmus Plus students who want to work in sectors related to the environment, ecology, sustainable development and organic farming techniques, Italy is now a destination of choice.
Which are the leading universities?
In order to satisfy a large number of Erasmus Plus students, Italy has an extensive and highly competitive university network. Italian universities are renowned for their level of excellence, but also for the dense multicultural atmosphere.
There are many universities in Italy, here is a non-exhaustive list of the most popular places of higher education popular with students:
- Politecnico Di Milano
- European School of Economics
- Sapienza University of Rome
- University of Macerata
- Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Before choosing an Erasmus Plus destination, students must first contact the mobility service of their university. Indeed, it is advisable to check the existence of inter-university agreements as well as possible partnerships that could facilitate the stay abroad.
French students who wish to study in an Italian university can count on the diversity of courses offered: chemistry, economics, ecology, computer science, teaching, physics, humanities, medical sciences, earth sciences, engineering, art, etc.
An heritage of quality
Finally, Italy is renowned for its cultural richness, its many UNESCO world heritage sites and its many traditional events organized throughout the year.
In addition, we recommend visiting the most beautiful Italian cities such as Rome (its temples, its ancient amphitheaters), Venice (its historic districts), Florence (its bridges, its churches and the cathedral of Santa Maria) or the castle of Saint Michael in Ferrara.
Thus, Erasmus students can benefit from a favorable climate to develop new academic or professional skills and enjoy a very dynamic cultural environment.
