South Tyrol has traditionally had a large demand for labour. This tendency is growing stronger and stronger: it is buoyed by the need for talented, international people in innovative industries such as renewable energy, the strengthening of South Tyrol as a site for higher education and research, and the presence of companies that operate globally.

Your new contract is signed, and you’ve organised the move: what do you need to do now? Here, we’ll tell you everything that you are required to do, from a legal point of view, in order to settle into your new home.

Interesting jobs, a multilingual environment, cultural diversity and scenic beauty: South Tyrol is the workplace for anyone looking for a little bit more out of life.

What do the abbreviations IRPEF or ASL stand for, and what are permessi? In the majority of cases, working in South Tyrol means that you’ll fall under Italian labour law and Italian social provisions. Here, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Your living quarters pay an extremely important role in your sense of wellbeing in a new place. In this section you will learn about housing options in South Tyrol, what prices to expect, where to look for housing, and factors to consider when renting or purchasing a home.

Under certain conditions, there are student grants, grants for postgraduate training and internships, and merit scholarships available to students.

Families with children have one more reason to make South Tyrol the centre of their lives. Good schools, multilingualism from a young age, lots of nature and open space: this is what childhood should be. Here is an overview of topics important to families so that parents know what to expect.

Getting a new job in another country means a lot of annoying paperwork—especially if the new country is Italy. But the hurdles one must jump in bilingual South Tyrol are about half as high, at least for EU citizens. You’ll find everything you need to do for your new job here.