Minerva - The Italian Hub for Education & Training in India
Italy boasts some of the Most Ancient Universities in the world, which provide international students with Centuries-Old Academic Traditions combined with The State of Art Infrastructure and Research Facilities.
From Arts & Humanities to Hospitality & Management Studies, Italian education institutions have a Unique Range of Academic Offerings, now available for Indian students and professionals.
Minerva – The Italian Education Hub in India, is an initiative promoted and managed by the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the Patronage of the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi. Its aim is to bring top Italian Universities and Vocational Training Institutes to India, to meet the increasing demand for Skills Development in the country.
Our Partner Universities and Institutes
Presenting to you some of the Best Italian Universities and Institutions selected according to the availability of English Taught Courses in the fields of Communication, Italian Culinary Arts, Fashion Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, International Relations, Medicine & Surgery; Biomedical Engineering, Bio-Robotics & Life Science promoted by Minerva EduHub (IICCI).
Studying Overseas forms, a huge opportunity for Indian Students many of whom are welcomed by the Italian universities and institutions every year and assisted in their academic pursuits along with internship opportunities and employment possibilities. Post High School Diploma (12 years of schooling), numerous options open up for Indian students. The offerings of Minerva EduHub include Bachelor’s (Single & Dual Degree), One Year Master, Double Degree Master, and Professional Diploma / Certificate Programs Taught in English.
➢ Perks of studying in Italy:
During your study, you are allowed to work Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week). So you can support your living expenses while you study.
Moreover, you can receive scholarships for which you will need to stand out from other applicants in your profile.
You could also avail of additional scholarships based on the DSU (Regional Right to Study Program).
In addition, some of the Italian Universities offer curricular internships. Post completing the degree, Stay-back options can also be explored for job search requirements which opens up work experience opportunities for all students (Europe, UK, USA, Australia and other global destinations).
Latest News from Minerva’s Training Initiative
Unlock Global Design Learning with POLI.design | Summer School & Semester Abroad 2026
Explore Summer Schools and Semester Opportunities with POLI.design (2026)
The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IICCI) is pleased to share a curated selection of upcoming educational opportunities offered by POLI.design, designed for students and professionals seeking immersive, international design experiences in Italy.
🎓 Summer School 2026
POLI.design’s Summer Schools offer short-term, high-impact programmes focused on specialized design themes:
1) DOORS. Automotive Design Summer Immersion
An intensive one-week programme (40 hours) exploring automotive design through practical workshops and industry insights.
Date: July 13 – July 22, 2026 | Milan & Turin
2) PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYSCAPE. Redesigning the City Through the Lens of Play
A two-week (40 hours) programme focused on urban innovation, reimagining public spaces through play and interaction.
Date: July 20 – July 31, 2026 | Milan
3) TOTAL MILAN DESIGN. Fashion, Interiors, Lifestyle & Beyond
A multidisciplinary two-week (40 hours) course exploring Milan’s design ecosystem across fashion, interiors, and lifestyle sectors.
Date: July 20 – July 31, 2026 | Milan
➤ Semester in Milan
BEING A DESIGNER. Critical Thinking, Ethical Leadership, and the Milan Design Ecosystem
A four-month (300 hours) in-depth programme aimed at developing critical design thinking, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of Milan’s design industry.
Date: Sep 10 – Dec 18, 2026 | Milan
For more information, click the link below to explore your pathway into Italian design education.
Calendar of Events - Click on the relevant icon to REGISTER
Are you exploring options for pursuing your Bachelor's or Masters in Italy? Let us know, we are here to help you!
