Learn, Travel, Give, Grow
Creating study opportunities, cultural exposure and fostering the leaders of tomorrow.
About us
Founded and established in Brescia, a town in northern Italy just one hour from Milan (Italy’s Economic and Business Capital) AFRISMO (African Student Mobility) is an international student mobility project aiming at building bridges and creating opportunities for youths from Africa and Europe alike.
Our Mission
Create study opportunities, offer cultural exposure and foster the leaders of tomorrow, planting the seed for a brighter future by providing an alternative to the “obvious”. Ours is a holistic approach to the youth in the belief that offering them education opportunities means giving them the key to open doors to a brighter future.
Our Core Values
Accountability
Passion
Respect
Transparency
Equality
Why study in Italy?
Usually, Italy is not the first destination that comes to mind when students seeking higher education, the most obvious destinations being the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Italy's Economy?
Italy’s economy is the third largest in the Eurozone and the eighth largest in the world by nominal GDP. It is also the second largest manufacturer in Europe and the fifth largest globally.
What makes Italy stand out as one of the most respected academic destinations in terms of historical tradition?
Italy has a long-standing tradition of excellence, with some universities among the oldest educational institutions in the Western world.
How do Italian universities perform in global rankings, and how many are among the world’s top 500 institutions?
Italian academic institutions are highly appreciated internationally, consistently ranking among the top positions in various global rankings with more than 12 universities making it to the top 500 positions worldwide.
What variety of degree programmes does Italy offer in English, and in which fields are they especially common?
Italy offers an extensive range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes taught in English, especially in Medicine, STEM-based degrees, Business Administration and much more.
How does Italy ensure that education remains affordable and accessible across both State and Non-State universities?
Italy offers affordable education both in State and Non-State universities creating a level playing ground for all, acting as a true social elevator from one generation to the other.
What is the “Diritto allo Studio” programme, and how does it support students from financially challenged backgrounds?
Through its “Diritto allo Studio” (Right to Study) programme, the Italian government and learning institutions provide scholarships and housing aid to students based on their financial capability, with special focus on those coming from a humble financial background.
How do Italian universities promote international mobility and what benefits does it bring to students?
Italian Universities offer international mobility programmes that will expose you to new languages, culture and customs that will broaden your horizons.
What kinds of internship and trainee opportunities do Italian universities provide, and how do they prepare students for their careers?
Italian universities also offer a wide range of internship and trainee programmes in facilities, businesses, companies and institutions that will give you the experience and open doors to your future career.
Beyond art, history and culture, what world-changing inventions and innovations can we attribute to Italy?
Besides history, magnificent landscapes, art, religion and cuisine, not only is Italy the home to some of the world’s greatest cultural movements and thinkers, but we also owe this country some of the world-changing inventions such as La Moka, Glasses, The Telephone, The Radio, The Barometer, The Newspaper, The Modern Banking System, The Microchip, The Pianoforte, The Jacuzzi, just to name but a few.
How does Italy integrate sports into student life, and what opportunities does it offer for both recreation and professional development?
Lastly, as the Latin phrase says “mens sana in corpore sana”, that is “a healthy mind in a healthy body”, learning and sports go hand in hand and Italy is home to some of the worlds greatest athletes, sports competitions and sports manufactures. Staying in Italy will give you a chance to practice sports at all levels and why not, even a chance to showcase your talent and maybe get a breakthrough to professional sports while staying physically healthy.