A group of students from Qatar University (QU) undertook a field trip aimed at deepening their understanding of Italian universities and engaging with their peers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
The visit to Milan, Italy, was organised as part of the 10th annual student visit of GCC universities, an event orchestrated by the general secretariat of the GCC, which brought together 73 students from 14 Gulf universities, including QU.
Led by Dr Abdullah Hamed al-Mulla, director of student sctivities at QU, the delegation comprised four students: Abdullah al-Kaabi, Abdulrahman al-Muhannadi, Osman al-Ishaq, and Mohammed al-Sheikh, who actively participated in a range of academic and cultural activities as well as field visits.
The students first visited the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, one of Milan's largest universities. Offering programmes in both Italian and English, the university provides a diverse selection of undergraduate programmes in seven fields of study spanning three years and seven master's degree programs over two years.
They next visited The University of Milano-Bicocca, renowned for its advancements in research and innovation. The institution's global ranking places it among the top 100 young universities worldwide, and it holds the distinction of being the highest-ranked Italian university according to Times Higher Education.
Additionally, the GCC delegation toured notable attractions in Milan, including the Duomo area, which houses significant Italian landmarks such as the historic La Scala Theatre and the historical museum. The delegation also visited the famous San Siro Stadium, one of the world's most renowned sporting arenas.
As part of their programme, the Gulf delegation visited the Consulate of Qatar in Milan. They were received by the charge d'affaires Issa bin Ahmed al-Rumaihi.
The participants of the field trip.
