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AFFORDABLE

70% receive institutional scholarships

Work study program

DYNAMIC COMMUNITY

700+ students from 45 nationalities

14 students per class

28 languages spoken

INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING

10 majors, 27 minors

25+ on-site classes & 8 field trips offered per year

internship opportunities available

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BACHELOR DEGREES

Archaeology & Classics

Art History

Business Administration

Communication & Digital Media

English, Writing, Literature & Publishing

Film

Fine Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Relations & Global Politics

Travel & Tourism Management

SUMMER IN ROME

Two summer sessions: June & July

Opportunity to earn 3-6 credits

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25+ MINORS

Archaeology
Art History
Classical Studies
Communication
Cultural Heritage
Digital Media Production
Economic Development and Globalization
English Literature
English Writing
Film and Video Production
Finance
Fine Arts
Food Studies
International Business

International Relations
Italian Language & Culture
Italian Fashion
Italian Studies
Latin
Marketing
Mediterranean Politics, Society, and Culture
Peace & Conflicts
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Marketing
Social Science
The Business of Art
The Italian Business Environment
Travel and Tourism Management

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Breadth of Knowledge

Creative Arts
Humanities
Natural Science
Social Sciences

Additional Requirements

Diverse Perspectives
Roma Caput Mundi
Alternative Educational Experience (internship, volunteering, trips, etc.)

Foundational Skills

First Year Program
Writing Skills
Quantitative Reasoning
Italian Language

ELECTIVES

GENERAL EDUCATION

MAJOR

GENERAL EDUCATION

120 credits are required to complete a U.S. bachelor's degree

U.S. degree structure

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JANUARY-MAY

JUNE & JULY

SPRING SEMESTER

Academic Year

Structure

AUGUST-DECEMBER

SUMMER SESSIONS

FALL SEMESTER

Spring and fall break
two optional summer sessions
holiday break

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Experiential Learning

Guest Lecture Series

Kate Walsh, American actress & activist
Laura Weidman Powers, Member of Obama Administration
Kyla Fullenwider, Chief Innovation Officer at US Census Bureau

On-site Classes

Art of Rome, Roman Sketchbook, Writing Rome, Photojournalism, Live Music and Festival Management, Doing Business in Italy

Academic Field Trips

Travel & Tourism (Dolomites), Model UN Conventions (Brussels), Sketchbook Trip (Venice), Journalism Festival (Perugia), Black & White Photography Trip (Prague)

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US Capitol
Pigorini Museum
Nove Onlus
Romeing Magazine
Agriturismo Diacceroni
App to You
Skeletal Analysis Laboratory

Internship

Opportunities

Euro-Gulf Information Centre
Summerside International Film Distribution Agency
Italian Banking, Insurance, and Finance Federation
ThreeBond Singapore

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The AURA Program

Study Abroad Opportunities

40+ Partner Universities

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89% of AUR students are employed within 6 months of graduation or pursue graduate studies

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Student Life

clubs & sports
field trips
cultural events
language exchanges
cooking classes

Student Support

Academic Counselor
On-campus doctor
counseling services
ResGrads
Math, Italian & Writing Help Desks

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Clubs & Organizations

Active Minds AUR Chapter

Art Club

AUR Student Government

AUR Volunteers

Business

Chess

Connections

Dramatic Arts

EWLP/Remus

Film Festival

International Relations

LGBTQ+ & Allies

When in Rome

Women in Film

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5-A side soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Yoga & Pilates
Running
Tennis
Cheerleading
Lacrosse
Ice Hockey

Sports & Activities

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Independent Housing

Individually organized
May need to be furnished
Option of living alone
May need to sign contract & arrange utilities
Variable prices
Pets may be allowed
Older buildings
May not have AC
Central heating

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AUR

Housing

Optional
Fully furnished with modern amenities
Non-traditional university housing
4-5 students per apartment
Shared bedroom
Close to campus, safe residential neighborhood

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Neighborhoods

Monteverde Vecchio/Nuovo, Gianicolense, Colli Portuensi, Casaletto

Trastevere & Testaccio

Marconi & San Paolo

Garbatella & Ostiense

Prati & Borgo

Centro Storico & Monti

Tuscolano, San Giovanni, EUR

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VARIABLE COSTS

CHANGE BASED ON LIFESTYLE

Board

Personal Expenses

Books

Transportation

Immigration Fees

FIXED COSTS

DO NOT CHANGE IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR

Tuition - €21,000 | $27,400

Housing - €8,000 | $10,000

Financing AUR

FAFSA eligible

Merit & Need Scholarships

Student Training Program

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MERIT-BASED

Find the merit-based scholarship that fits you
Apply to multiple merit options with one application and essay
Maximum €7,000/$8,000 per academic year
Not combinable with each other

NEED-BASED

Based on demonstrated financial need
Required: application form, essay, financial documentation (FAFSA, ISEE, P60, Tax forms)
Combinable with merit scholarships

STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM

Work on campus with a designated tutor
5/20 hours per week, flexible schedule
Tuition fee remission or reimbursement

Financial Aid

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Completed application (Online App or Common App)

2. Copy of passport or I.D.

3. Transcripts

4.Personal statement

5. Essay

6. Letter of recommendation

Admissions

HOLISTIC APPROACH

1. Admissions interview

2. SAT/ACT Optional

3. Application rounds

TRANSFERABILITY

1.Up to 75 credits can transfer

2.Recognized degree in both U.S. and EU

SAT OPTIONAL

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