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The American University of Rome

Rome, Italy

12.4621706,41.885455

bachelor

Institution Info

The American University of Rome is a small internationally recognized liberal arts college, offering undergraduate degree programs of the highest quality to students from all over the world. It is a first choice university for degree students seeking an international learning experience through well-established programs and as a destination for study abroad students. AUR excels in international higher education working with renowned education institutions in the U.S. to provide a range of exciting and challenging programs that meet the needs of study abroad students and are fully integrated with their home programs.

The American University of Rome prepares students to live and work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an interconnected and rapidly changing world. AUR is a private, independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education, primarily offering undergraduate liberal arts and professional programs to degree and study abroad students from around the world.

Taking the best of the American approach to interdisciplinary, student-centered learning, our international faculty and staff use Rome as our classroom and Italy and Europe as invaluable resources.

Why Study Here?

International CommunityThe American University of Rome is home to a highly diverse student body representing over 40 countries. Our professors respect different points of view, ideas and experiences. The diversity of education and intellectual interests enriches the dialogue in the classroom and the learning of students in academic and real-world situations.
The Best of Two WorldsThe American University of Rome has been combining the excellent academic attributes of higher education in the U.S. – American practical know-how, technological capability and career preparation – with the European and Italian classical tradition of the humanities and liberal arts.
Rome is Our ClassroomRome constantly conjures up vivid reminders of its glorious past as the city that built the greatest empire the world has ever known. With its sunny climate, stately umbrella pines, and an unparalleled wealth of history around every corner, Rome’s beauty quickly overtakes all who enter its ancient walls. Our professors frequently integrate the city into lessons using on-site visits. Using the city as a classroom, our faculty will guide you through the richly layered experience that is Rome, and help you situate the city in its global context through the ages.
Unique Degree ProgramsThe American University of Rome offers Italy’s first, broadest and best established American Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Italy’s only American Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film and Digital Media.
Transformative InternshipsAUR students have recently worked in the NATO Defense College, National Geographic, the Vatican Museum, The Associated Press, The World Food Program, Bioversity International, UBS Bank, the Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, the House of Deputies of the Italian Parliament, and a number of national embassies.
Low Student/Faculty RatioOur 16-to-1 student/faculty ratio gives students the opportunity to gain the best possible international education experience.
Memorable ExcursionsStudying at The American University of Rome gives students the chance to travel across Italy and Europe. We choose vibrant destinations, priced with a student’s economy in mind. Destinations include Capri, Sorrento, Tuscany and Pompeii. The academic departments also offer exciting and challenging credit course excursions. Recent examples include Kosovo with the International Relations Department and Sicily with the Italian Studies Department.

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Facts and Figures

No. of students:	480*
No. of international students:	320*
No. of Academic staff:	60
No. of Administrative staff:	25
Student to staff ratio:	16:1
Funding type:	Private (non-profit)

*= (Approx. total)

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The American University of Rome

Bachelor's Programmes

Archeology and Classics
- Archaeology and Classics with Cultural Heritage (B.A.)
- Archaeology and Classics with Screen Media (B.A.)
- Archeology and Classics (B.A.)
Art History
- Art History with Art Business (B.A.)
- Art History (B.A.)
Communication and English
International Relations
- International Relations and Global Politics (B.A.)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Italian Studies
- Italian Studies (B.A.)
Business Studies

Services & Facilities

We Offer :

Accommodations in high quality apartments ensures immersion in the local community
Student-centered focus with a range of clubs, competitive sports and activities
Comprehensive on site orientation program
Vibrant, historic campus in Rome
Current technologies, including high speed wireless environment on campus and in student accommodations
A culture of student learning and assessment

Student Life

Student life at The American University of Rome is a unique experience. The Student Life Office strives to complement the academic mission of the University—to promote intellectual excellence, personal growth and an appreciation of cultural diversity in an international environment—by providing and supporting opportunities for learning through extra-curricular activities.

The activities and facilities that we offer strive to promote students’ leadership development, social responsibility, multicultural competence and intellectual inquiry. Our staff is committed to providing students with superb service in an engaging environment to entice their participation in formal and informal activities.

Students engage actively in clubs, athletics, performing groups. AUR also encourages students to learn through participation in community service. Clubs and organizations offer movie nights, multicultural dinners with open debates on topical issues, a literary magazine, seminars and networking fairs. Students may become active in local events or improve their Italian in organized conversations with neighbors. The “ResGrad” program of peer-to-peer intercultural and practical mentoring offers students an opportunity to better engage the local culture.

Sport

Students participate in athletic and recreational offerings: competitive university men’s and women’s soccer leagues, a coed running club, a yoga club, a men’s basketball club, martial arts training, and even a rowing club that allows students to enjoy Rome from a unique and privileged perspective. True to Roman myth and history, AUR athletes are the Wolves and She-wolves with a mascot to lead the cheers.

Excursions

The University offers learning excursions as a feature of extracurricular and academic life. “Learning Italy Excursions” introduce new students to the people, art, history, language, landscape and culture of the Italian peninsula. Trips are one to three days long. Excursions feature destinations like Pompeii, Capri, Florence, Venice, Sicily, or Tuscany for weekend trips.

Accreditation

The American University of Rome is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (www.msche.org) 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The American University of Rome is licensed by the State of Delaware Department of Education to award Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees.

The American University of Rome is registered as a legal entity with the Rome Tribunal and is authorized to operate in Italy by the Ministry of Universities and Scientific and Technological Research.

The American University of Rome is a member of the following organizations: