Education in Italy A elementary through high school students take 13 years (5-3-5 system) and higher education, which is quite complicated and differs from educational systems in other countries. The share of education in the advanced division has four levels [8] include.
1. Bachelor's degree equivalent (Diploma Universitario).
2. the equivalent of a master's degree (Laurea Speciallstica).
3. equivalent level higher than a master's degree (Laurea Specializzazione).
4. equivalent level, PhD