The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation deals with everything related to Italy's relations with the rest of the world, primarily in the areas of politics, economics and culture. It ensures that the international activities of the various departments are aligned with Italy's foreign policy objectives. This is made possible through the work carried out both at the Farnesina and in the diplomatic-consular network (embassies, permanent representations to international organisations, special diplomatic delegations, consular offices and Italian cultural institutes).
In this regard, Invest Your Talent in Italy is one of the scholarship programmes offered and promoted by the Ministry. Italy is focusing on a select list of countries around the world to attract their students so that talented young people can be involved in the true “Made in Italy” experience. How? By studying at one of Italy's leading universities and doing an internship at an Italian company.
Uni-Italia is an association founded on 30th July 2010, established between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of University and Research, and the Ministry of the Interior. On 15th March 2022, ICE-Agenzia and CRUI (Conference of Italian University Rectors) joined the Association, giving Uni-Italia a broader scope by providing new and additional areas of expertise and knowledge that are fundamental for the promotion of higher education in Italy.
Uni Italia works to attract foreign students and researchers to Italian universities, promoting educational opportunities and academic cooperation abroad. It is present in various countries (including China, India and Vietnam), where it provides information and assists students with pre-enrolment and supports universities in international collaborations, also in association with Italian embassies and cultural institutes. In Italy, it provides support to foreign students during their studies, promoting integration, organizing networking activities and supporting institutions in their internationalization processes.
ITA - Italian Trade Agency (ice.it) is the institution through which the Government supports the growth of Italian companies on international markets. Its work consists of helping companies consolidate their position abroad, find new commercial opportunities and strengthen their competitive presence. At the same time, the Agency has the task of making Italy an attractive country for foreign investors, promoting the potential of our production system and the excellence of Made in Italy.
The Invest Your Talent in Italy program is part of this framework: thanks to ICE's promotion among companies participating in the initiative, international students can come into direct contact with the Italian business world, gain experience in the field, and contribute to spreading the innovation and quality that characterize Made in Italy around the world.