There are a wealth of higher education programs to choose from based on your interests and goals. Costs of higher education will vary depending upon the learning institution chosen and your planned program of study.

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 is a fairly short educational program that can be earned by students who already have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. By completing this academic program, students improve their specialized knowledge, and they may be able to earn more money in their chosen careers.