One of the most beautiful cities of Italy, Venice is famous for its good weather and tourism. However, not many people are aware of the high quality education system of universities such as Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Venice International University.

The term comparative cultural studies refers to studying culture from a global perspective. Classes in this specific field of study tend to focus on how culture is evident in everyday experiences and how these routine cultural manifestations can influence members of society in both positive and negative ways.

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.

An MA is a master’s degree awarded to students that have completed a program studying humanities or fine arts subjects such as history, communications, philosophy, theology or English. A Master of Arts degree typically requires coursework, research and written examinations.