Le migrazioni qualificate in Italia

The paper analyses the evolution of high qualified migrations in Italy since the relevance of this phenomenon has been remarkable. Using the Istat figures of migration movements of population, the authors examine the in-flux and out-flux of high qualified migrants in Italy i.e., those holding a graduate degree. The analysis highlights the net loss of the Country due to the exceeding number of expatriates on those who come back. An in-depht analysis is provided, using AIRE figures. Breakdowns by regions and country of destinations of high qualified Italian migrants are presented. The number of these migrants in recent years reached some thousands and it is increasing every year. The number of graduates leaving Italy is as well exceeding the number of Italian graduates that come back. The paper presents also the analysis of mobility of university students referring to both foreign students in Italy and Italian students abroad