August 19th 2023.
In an exclusive interaction with The Free Press Journal, Prof. Francesco Profumo, former Minister of Education in Italy and the current Rector of the OPIT - Open Institute of Technology, discussed the future of online education, challenges, the Indian market, and studying in Italy.
Profumo believes that the pandemic has significantly accelerated the acceptance and adoption of online education, and that the future of education lies in the digital realm. He identified a multitude of challenges for online education in Europe, from content refinement to delivery methods, and effective organization of faculty resources.
When asked about the importance of India as an education market for Europe, Profumo highlighted the quality of Indian students and the strong emphasis on education within Indian society. He believes that academic collaboration between India and Italy is a distinct possibility in the coming years.
Profumo also addressed concerns about the current Italian government, which is viewed as 'anti-immigrant'. He pointed out that the population of international students in Italy has been consistently increasing, and attributes this trend to the attractiveness of the educational offerings and their affordability.
Finally, when asked about the number of Indian students in Italy by 2030, Profumo predicted that the count will rise to around 40%. He mentioned that Medicine, Engineering, and IT are key in Italy's study and work opportunities for Indians.
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