Italy
Catania, FERRARA, FLORENCE, LECCE, MACERATA, MILAN, Naples, PAVIA, PERUGIA, ROME, SIENA, SYRACUSE, Torino, Trieste, TURIN, TUSCANIA, URBINO, VENICE, VITERBO,
Capital: Rome
Area [sq. km]: 301230
Currency: 1 US Dollar = 0.7021 Euro (EUR)
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim
Population: 61016804
Languages: Italian, English, German, French, Slovene
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Dialing Code: 39
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Area [sq. km]: 301230
Currency: 1 US Dollar = 0.7021 Euro (EUR)
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim
Population: 61016804
Languages: Italian, English, German, French, Slovene
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Dialing Code: 39
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Study Abroad Programs
(Courses taught in Italian unless otherwise noted)
CATANIA
Intensive Language and Cultural Studies in SicilyOrganization: CET Academic Programs
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, two terms Italian language study.
Instruction: Italian and English.
Subjects: Italian language, History and Culture of Sicily.
Housing: Dormitory lodging at the host institution.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
FERRARA
University of Ferrara - Language & CultureOrganization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: Min. 2.75 GPA, Sophomore status, no Italian language requirements.
Instruction: Italian, English.
Subjects: Italian immersion, Contemporary Italian History course taught in English.
Housing: Shared apartments.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
University of Ferrara - Liberal Studies Program
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 6 quarters college-level Italian, min. 2.75 GPA, sophomore status.
Subjects: Art/Art History, Cinema/Film Studies, Economics, History, Italian Language & Culture, Literature, Political Science.
Housing: Residence hall with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, limited homestays.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
FLORENCE
Richmond in FlorenceOrganization: American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, no previous Italian study required.
Instruction: Italian and some English. Italian language courses are available.
Subjects: Italian Language, Art, Italian Culture, History, Literature, Social Sciences.
Housing: Homestay or apartment.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Accademia Italiana
Organization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: No Italian language requirements, min. 3.0 GPA, appropriate studio arts background.
Instruction: Italian and some English. Italian language courses are available.
Subjects: The program is strongly oriented towards Studio Art.
Housing: Shared apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
Lorenzo de Medici Art Institute of Florence
Organization: Academic Programs International (API)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, interest in art and art history.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Arts and Humanities, Italian, Math, Science, Social Science, Studio Arts.
Housing: Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Institute of Fine and Liberal Arts at Palazzo Rucellai
Organization: CEA Global Education
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.7 GPA, sophomore status, open to all language levels.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Architecture, Business, Art History, History, Italian, Literature, Music, Political Science, Sociology, Visual Arts.
Housing: Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Santa Reparata International School of Art
Organization: CEA Global Education
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, sophomore status, open to all language levels.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Art History, Book Arts, Digital Imaging, Drawing, Studio Art, Humanities, Italian, Photography, Painting, Printmaking.
Housing: Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Florence University of the Arts and Apicius International School of Hospitality
Organization: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA.
Instruction: English and Italian.
Subjects: Business, Studio Art and Liberal Arts.
Housing: Homestay, independent housing or apartment.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Florence Univeristy of the Arts
Organization: Study Abroad Italy
Terms: Fall and Spring Semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: English, Italian.
Subjects: Italian language, Liberal Arts, Science, Business, Economics, Specialized Courses, Internships.
Housing: Student Apartments.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Apicius International School of Hospitality (AISH)
Organization: Study Abroad Italy
Terms: Fall and Spring Semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: English and Italian.
Subjects: Business, Leadership, Communication Arts, Publishing, Food & Wine Studies, Arts & Applied Sciences.
Housing: Student Apartments.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Università degli Studenti di Firenze: CET & Vanderbilt in Florence
Organization: CET Academic Programs
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA.
Instruction: Italian and English.
Subjects: Language and Area Studies.
Housing: Homestay or apartment.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
LECCE
Universita degli Studi di LecceOrganization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, good academic standing, 4 quarters of Italian language study.
Subjects: Italian Language, Fine Arts, Art History, Cultural Heritage, Linguistics, Business, Economics, Philosophy and Social Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Law and Environmental Science.
Housing: Furnished housing in residence halls or homestay.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
MACERATA
Study Abroad in MacerataOrganization: AHA International, MCSA (Midwest Consortium for Study Abroad), NCSA (Northwest Council for Study Abroad)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semesters, Summer.
Eligibility: No Italian language requirements, min. sophomore status and good academic standing.
Instruction: All courses except the Italian language courses are taught in English.
Subjects: Italian language, Literature, History, Politics, Culture, Economy, Art History. Summer: Studio Art.
Housing: Primarily in shared apartments. Homestays are limited.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
MILAN
Domus AcademyOrganization: Study Abroad Italy
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: No Italian language requirements, 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: English.
Subjects: Interior design, Fashion and Accessories design, Business design.
Housing: Student Apartments.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA)
Organization: Study Abroad Italy
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: English.
Subjects: Design and Fashion Business.
Housing: Student Apartments.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
Organization: GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semesters, Summer.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA. Applicants who wish to take regular academic courses taught in Italian must have a minimum of 4 semesters of college level Italian instruction.
Instruction: English, Italian.
Subjects: The semester courses delivered in English are designed for students who want to increase their understanding of the political, business, cultural and artistic environment and heritage of Italy.
Housing: Shared apartments across the city or in an off-campus residence near the university.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
NAPLES
CIEE Study Center at the University of Naples “L’Orientale”Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, Major or concentration in Classical Studies.
Instruction: English and Italian.
Subjects: Classical Studies: Intensive Italian language courses, literature and civilization of the ancient Greeks and Romans
Housing: Check the CIEE website for more details.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
CIEE Study Center at the University of Naples “L’Orientale”
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, 5 semesters of college-level Italian or the equivalent.
Instruction: Italian.
Subjects: Direct enrollment in a wide range of liberal arts courses.
Housing: Check the CIEE website for more details.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
PERUGIA
The Umbra InstituteOrganization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: No Italian language requirements. Min. 3.0 GPA.
Instruction: All courses taught in English, except for Italian language courses and high-level Italian studies courses.
Subjects: Italian language, culture, and history.
Housing: Shared apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
Università per Stranieri
Organization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, open to all levels of Italian language.
Subjects: Intensive Italian Language and Culture.
Housing: Housing with other intensive learners of Italian.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
General Studies Program at the Umbra Institute
Organization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, open to all levels of Italian language.
Instruction: English and Italian.
Subjects: Italian language study, Italian culture, history, politics, and business, among other topics.
Housing: Shared Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
Honors Program at the Umbra Institute
Organization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 3.5 GPA and a reference from a university instructor.
Instruction: Italian and English.
Subjects: Italian language study, Italian Culture, Art, Political Science and History.
Housing: Shared Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
ROME
Richmond in RomeOrganization: American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 minimum GPA, no previous Italian study required.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Italian Language and Culture, History, Art, Literature, Marketing, Philosophy, Political Science.
Housing: Apartments or Italian homestay.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
John Cabot University
Organization: Academic Programs International (API), CEA Global Education, Study Abroad Italy
Terms: Academic year, Semester, Summer.
Eligibility: Min. 2.75 GPA, letter or recommendation required.
Instruction: English.
Subjects: Full university curriculum.
Housing: Homestay or apartment.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Instituto Italiano
Organization: LEXIA International
Terms: Academic year, Semester and Summer.
Eligibility: Min. 2.5 GPA and one year of study at university level.
Instruction: Language courses are in Italian. All other courses are in English.
Subjects: Language, Civilization seminar, Research methods seminar and Field Research project, Area and Cultural Studies, Classical Studies.
Housing: Student residences.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Arcadia University Center for Italian Studies in partnership with the Università degli Studi Roma Tre
Organization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Italian language, Literature, the Classics, History, Cinema, Political Science, Business and the Arts.
Housing: Arranged by Arcadia.
Deadline: Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
American University of Rome
Organization: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer session.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA.
Instruction: English and Italian.
Subjects: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Italian, Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science, History, Literature, and more.
Housing: ISA Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Lorenzo de’Medici School
Organization: Academic Programs International (API)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, good academic standing.
Instruction: English & Italian.
Subjects: Italian Language, Communications, Studio Arts.
Housing: Homestay or apartment.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Accademia Italiana
Organization: Arcadia University The College of Global Studies
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.7 GPA.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Italian language, Marketing, International Finance, International Business, Business and Trade Policy in Europe, to Political and Economic structures in the European Union.
Housing: Shared apartment with other Accademia Italiana students.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
SIENA
Study Abroad in SienaOrganization: AHA International, MCSA (Midwest Consortium for Study Abroad), NCSA (Northwest Council for Study Abroad)
Terms: Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.
Eligibility: Min. sophomore status and good academic standing. Knowledge of Italian may be required.
Instruction: All courses except the Italian language courses are taught in English.
Subjects: Italian language, Literature, History, Political Science, Culture, Economics, Art History.
Housing: Primarily in shared apartments. Homestays are limited.
Deadline: Fall quarter: May 10; Winter quarter: October 15; Spring quarter: January 1
Note: Spend summer quarter with WWU Professor Massimiliano Tomasi in Siena. http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/eesp/summer/siena/index.shtml
Università per Stanieri di Siena: Art History and Italian Studies
Organization: CET Academic Programs
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA.
Instruction: Italian and English.
Subjects: Italian language, Art History, Italian Studies, Politics and Culture.
Housing: Apartments.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
SYRACUSE
Mediterranean Center for Arts and SciencesOrganization: Study Abroad Italy
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Spring quarter, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: Italian and English.
Subjects: Art History/Studio Art, Classical Studies, Environmental Studies/Nutrition Studies, History & Politics, Italian Studies, Mediterranean Studies.
Housing: Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Spring quarter: January 1; Summer: April 1
TURIN
SAA- University of TurinOrganization: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Italian Language Instruction, International Business, Art, and Italian Studies.
Housing: Apartment Style Housing.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
TUSCANIA
Lorenzo de Medici Art Institute of TuscaniaOrganization: Academic Programs International (API)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: Italian and English.
Subjects: Studio Arts, Cuisine, Arts and Humanities, Italian language and Archaeology.
Housing: Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
VENICE
Scuola Lorenzo de’ MediciOrganization: Academic Programs International (API)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA.
Instruction: English, Italian.
Subjects: Liberal Arts, Studio Arts, with an emphasis on Italian language and culture.
Housing: Apartments with other API students.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15
VITERBO
Art & Architecture and Italian StudiesOrganization: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Italian Language, Cuisine, Cinema, Gardens, History, Culture, Government and Art History. Summer music program.
Housing: Moderately Furnished Apartments.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1
Exchange Programs
(Courses taught in Italian unless otherwise noted)
MILAN
Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreOrganization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year, Semester and Summer program.
Eligibility: Min. 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: Italian & English.
Subjects: Humanities, Business/Economics, Languages & Literature, Political Science and Sociology; English & Italian Language Program - beginning to advanced Italian Language.
Housing: Shared apartments.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15
PAVIA
Università Degli Studi di PaviaOrganization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min. sophomore standing, min. 2.75 GPA.
Subjects: Full university curriculum.
Housing: On-campus housing, Single or double occupancy rooms.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15
TRIESTE
Università degli Studi di TriesteOrganization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: A minimum of four semesters of university-level Italian is recommended in order for participants to take regular university courses.
Instruction: Italian, English. Students may take some courses taught in English, including many Economics courses, but knowledge of the Italian language is necessary.
Subjects: Architecture, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Pharmacy, Political Science, Psychology, Translation and Interpreting.
Housing: Students receive a stipend to cover the cost of a rented room in a shared apartment and meals.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15
URBINO
Università Degli Studi di UrbinoOrganization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min. sophomore standing, min. 2.75 GPA.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. Strong programs in classics, philosophy and history.
Housing: Single-occupancy rooms.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15