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The American University of Rome in Italy

Italy: WorldStrides at American University Rome

Study abroad in Italy at the American University of Rome.

Rome is a bustling metropolis that puts an enormous wealth of ancient history and modern culture at your fingertips. Study Italian language and get credit towards Business, Communications, Film, Critical Media and Cultural Studies, History, Political Science, English, Religion, and more!

American University of Rome is a small, internationally-recognized liberal arts institution with a diverse faculty and student body.

Students on a fence overlooking the Italian countryside.

Why study abroad in Italy?

鈥淭his past semester, studying abroad in Rome has been some of the most significant times of my life and the highlight of my collegiate experience. I am incredibly thankful for this learning opportunity, as it was academically and culturally enriching.鈥� - HL黑料门不打烊 Study Abroad Alum

Academic Information

Courses

Take one Italian language course (3鈥�4 credits), a 1鈥慶redit course build around a weekend excursion, and then choose 3鈥�4 additional courses taught in English (3 credits each), for a total of 15鈥�17 credit hours. This structure lets you build your Italian skills while still taking a full load of courses that fit your academic plan.

What It鈥檚 Like to Study Abroad in Italy

Housing & Meals

  • All students live in shared, fully furnished apartments with 2-3 double bedrooms, lounge/living room, kitchen, and bathroom(s) in the neighborhoods of Trastevere, Monteverde, and Gianicolense within a 30-minute commute of AUR and conveniently located for public transportation.
  • The buildings are not student housing; students live in apartment buildings with local Romans in neighborhoods that are not touristy and feature local markets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
  • Students buy groceries and cook in their shared kitchens. There is no meal plan for this program. .

Student Life

  • ISA plans cultural activities, such as meeting locals and practicing Italian, sampling Italian cuisine, and participating in local festivals and events.
  • Students have access to activities through AUR鈥檚 Student Life Office and clubs such as Film, Yoga, Spoken Word, and Sports Clubs.
  • ISA includes day and overnight excursions to locations of interest in Italy. Excursions vary term-to-term, with past locations include the island of Capri, the town of Sorrento, the ruins in Pompeii, Florence and the Chianti region, and the medieval hill towns of central Italy.
  • The required 1-credit course also includes a weekend excursion.
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