As the fourth most visited country in the world, Italy is a very safe place for study and travel. Most of the crimes that occur are considered "petty". However, as in the US, there are safety precautions that all visitors must take. Common sense teamed with taking time and effort for precautions will leave you plenty of time to enjoy your stay. While health insurance coverage is not required for visitors by the Italian government, CIS includes a comprehensive medical and accident insurance plan with all of our programs