American University of Rome

group of girls standing looking out at Rome at the American University of Rome

Description

The American University of Rome (AUR), located on the crest of the Gianicolo in Rome, Italy, offers a truly global experience, with students from around the world and majors that mix practical skills with the best of the liberal arts. At AUR, you'll get the hands-on approach of an American education combined with the rich cultural heritage of Italy. And with Rome- one of the most historic and inspiring cities on Earth- as your classroom, every day is a chance to explore where the past meets the future.

Eligible Majors:

  • Advertising and Marketing Communications
  • Art History and Museum Professions
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Fashion Business Management
  • Film and Media
  • International Trade and Marketing

Program Type: Exchange, Semester Study Abroad
This unique program lets students study abroad either through “Semester Abroad” (paying the partner school’s tuition) or “Exchange” (paying FIT tuition while studying at a partner school, with limited spots available).

Looking to Fund Your Study Abroad Experience?

FIT offers competitive scholarships - up to $10,000 - for students enrolled full-time while abroad. Awards are based on an essay, recommendations, GPA and financial need. Learn more about Paying for Study Abroad .

Review the AUR Financial Budget Sheet and meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss your program costs. Please keep in mind that the "Exchange" spots are subject to availability.

Eager to Study Abroad? Apply Now!

Submit your application through the Study Abroad Portal and then complete the required Course Equivalency Form with your Office of International Programs (OIP) program coordinator. After that, your department will review your completed course plan and application. See How to Apply step-by-step.

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Program Details

If you have further questions about this program, contact the International Programs office at (212) 217-5380 or [email protected]

Fall Semester: Applications reviewed and approved on a rolling basis through February 15
Spring Semester: Applications reviewed and approved on a rolling basis through September 15

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Enrollment: Must be matriculated in a Bachelor's degree program
  • Capacity: Since this is not an exchange program, FIT is able to send as many eligible students as are approved by their academic departments.

Additional Requirements by Major:

Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC)

  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
  • Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent
  • Eligible to participate in the 6th or 7th semester

Art History and Museum Professions

  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
  • Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent
  • Eligible to participate in the  6th semester

Entrepreneurship

  • Submit a full course of study plan to the department chair
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair or international coordinator
  • Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent

Fashion Business Management (FBM)

  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department’s international coordinator
  • Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent
  • Eligible to participate in the  5th or 6th semester

Film and Media

  • Meet with an academic advisor and/or thoroughly review degree requirements in Degree Works
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department’s international coordinator
  • Students may take major-area, related-area, and liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalent
  • Eligible to participate in the  5th or 6th semester

International Trade and Marketing (ITM)

  • Meet with an academic advisor
  • Contact Christine Pomeranz, department chair, before applying to discuss program options
  • Meet with an OIP program coordinator
  • Obtain approval from the department chair
  • ITM students may only take liberal arts courses abroad
  • Eligible to participate in the  6th or 7th semester

A full-time semester at AUR consists of 12–15 credits of your choice, including a required 3-credit Italian language course. Additional courses beyond this will incur extra tuition fees.

Any FIT online courses taken alongside AUR courses will be charged at FIT’s per-credit hour tuition rate in addition to AUR tuition- unless you are selected for an exchange spot.

See: AUR Course Catalog

Italian Language
No prior Italian language knowledge is required; however, all students must register for an Italian language class during their study abroad semester at AUR.

A detailed academic calendar can be viewed on the AUR’s website. 
AUR has a designated arrival date for FIT students during orientation week. Students must not arrive in Italy before the official arrival date to comply with immigration regulations.

AUR provides access to facilitated student housing in two- or three-bedroom apartments. Students are responsible for arranging their accommodations, either through AUR or independently, for the entire duration of their stay.

Students will be required to apply for an Italian Study Visa for the duration of their study in Italy.  Students are encouraged to carefully review the Italian Study Visa requirements. Supporting documentation will be provided after approval.

FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program. Students are automatically enrolled in the UHC Study Abroad Insurance, which is included in AUR program budget sheet (google doc). This policy is SUNY-mandated, therefore, it cannot be waived. 

The UHC Study Abroad Insurance is ACA compliant and students may waive the FIT Haylor Student Health Insurance using the Study Abroad policy.