Population: 62,137,802 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Italian (includes mixed-Italian)
Religions: Christianity 80%, Other 20%
Languages: Italian (official), German, French, Slovene
Area: 301,340 sq km (slightly larger than Arizona)
Government Type: Parliamentary Republic
National Capital: Rome
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Maturity Diploma/Diploma of State Examination | Grades 10-12 |
Affidavit of Equivalence | 12 + 1 years |
Italy is a member of the European Higher Education Area and is part of the Bologna Process as of 1999.
First Cycle Degree | 3 years |
Second Cycle Degree | 2 years |
Third Cycle Degree | Program length varies |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
10 | A |
8 - 9 | B |
6 - 7 | C |
0 - 5 | F |
While this scale is used by secondary schools, the national secondary school examination, Maturity Diploma, is below.
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
98 - 100 | A+ |
91 - 97 | A |
76 - 90 | B |
60 - 75 | C |
0 - 59 | F |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
A | A |
B | B |
C | B- |
D | C+ |
E | C |
F | F |
Reported Grade | US Equivalent |
27 - 30 | A |
21 - 26 | B |
18 - 20 | C |
0 - 17 | F |
For transcripts, alternatively we can accept the Diploma Supplement if accompanied by the degree certificate
