Study and climb? Bolzano in South Tyrol

Many young climbers find it hard to combine their sport with studies, once they go to university and have to move to another city. The good news is, there are a few renowned universities in alpine regions. One excellent example is the Free university of Bozen-Bolzano, located in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. It particularly supports students from abroad, as lectures are held in three languages: English, German and Italian. The Dolomites within reach, the region of South Tyrol is a good choice for those who love rock climbing and with an hour you reach most of the crags in the Arco region. Just around Bolzano there are some 15 crags really close and some are possible to climb also during the winter. Also, you find several big, well-equipped gyms, many sports facilities and hundreds of ski lifts. Student jobs are easy to get, and startup companies in the outdoor sector are constantly looking for young talents. Please feel free to suggest other European climbing cities where you could study in English.