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Kiplinger
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Kim Englehart

Student Visas: Older Americans' Ticket to Living in Europe

An older man works on a laptop while sitting outside an Italian villa.

For centuries, both France and Italy have captivated visitors with their culture, incomparable beauty and fine cuisines. Beyond their obvious charms, they are now emerging as popular locations for higher education for international students. Given that a considerable number of universities now offer degrees in English, study in Europe is no longer reserved for the privileged bilingual — nor are their doors open only to the young.

At Finding La Dolce Vita (FLDV), we have recently observed a remarkable rise in requests for student visas from a more mature demographic. This growing trend consists not only of retirees but also of financially independent individuals in their 40s and 50s looking to further their education while living in the heart of Europe.

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