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CCIS Italy
American
University of Rome
Rome, Italy
Setting
The American University of Rome is set in
the capital of Italy. Known as The Eternal City, Rome is
filled with legacies of the past, such as the Roman Forum
and the Coliseum. Contemporary Rome also offers a host of
activities, notably theater. Rome is also an important
center for the study of International Relations and
International Business.
Host Institution
Founded in 1969 as an independent,
coeducational, four-year institution, The American
University of Rome is located in a beautiful villa located
on Rome's highest hill, the Gianicolo, on the right bank of
the Tiber River. The villa has a complete range of
facilities, including classrooms, art and design studios,
and a student lounge. Adjacent to the villa is a newly
renovated building that houses the library, computer
laboratories, faculty offices and classrooms. Surrounded by
its own garden, the campus is close to major parks of Villa
Sciarra and Villa Pamphili, and the renowned American
Academy. The university has an international enrollment of
approximately 350 students each year, and its faculty comes
from leading educational, business, and government centers
throughout Europe and the United States.
Academic Opportunities
Students may take 12 to 16 credits in a
variety of disciplines, including one required course in
Italian language, which is offered at all levels, from
beginning through advanced. No previous knowledge of Italian
is required. The language of instruction is English, with
the exception of the Italian language and literature courses
unless the literature course is designated, " in
translation. " Classes are small, with emphasis on
student-teacher interaction. The university offers course
work in several disciplines, including: History, Italian
Language and Literature, Art History, Business,
International Business, International Relations and
Communications. A limited number of internships for academic
year students fluent in Italian can be arranged upon request
and are offered at international law firms, multinational
companies, and international organizations like the
Fulbright Commission. A 2.5 GPA, official transcripts, three
letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose are
necessary for admission to the program. In addition,
students must be 18 years old.
Course Offerings
For a search engine of course offerings,
click
here and choose the Italy - Rome program and
the desired subject area.
Housing and Student Activities
Students have these options for housing:
two or three-bedroom furnished Roman apartments/condominiums
(bedrooms are double occupancy), furnished studio apartments
in historic areas of ancient Rome or students may make their
own housing arrangements. Students are responsible for their
own meals. As a complement to the academic program, students
participate in mandatory course-related field visits. In
addition, optional packaged field trips are offered to
places such as Venice, Pompeii/Paestum, Florence, Capri and
the Bay of Naples, and/or the hill towns of Tuscany.
Costs
American
Sponsor Contact
Cindy Sittler
College of Staten Island/CUNY
StudyAB@mail.csi.cuny.edu
www.csi.cuny.edu/international
Application Details
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Download
application
materials here.
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Complete applications include the two-page
application form, a short statement of purpose, an official
transcript, and two references.
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All materials should be sent to the SAU
Study Abroad Office for approval and processing.
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