Italian Navy Naval Academy
The Naval Academy in Livorno is the institution where Italian Navy officers are trained. Founded in 1881, it is located in a large area overlooking the sea that covers over 215,000 square metres and includes 58 buildings, two small ports (San Jacopo and San Leopoldo), classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities and training facilities. Every year, the Academy welcomes more than a thousand students, selected through a public entrance exam. Admission is reserved for young men and women who meet specific requirements, assessed through cultural, physical and psycho-aptitude tests. Entry to the Academy marks the beginning of a comprehensive training programme that combines military education, university education, technical and professional training and sports activities.
