Program Type: Arizona Abroad
Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Terms Available: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
GPA: 2.5
Eligibility: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, UA Students
Language of Instruction: English
Application Deadline: Summer: Mar. 15, Fall/Academic Year: Apr. 1, Spring/Calendar Year: Oct. 1
Coordinator: Dafne Johnson
Our partner, the American University of Rome, was founded in 1969 and has worked with many universities around the world to bring students to Rome ever since.
Below are courses that are already approved for credit at UArizona. For the most current course offerings and to access course syllabi, please visit the American University of Rome's course catalog page.
Global Tracks have been designed by certain departments for their major students. If you do not see your major in this area, that’s okay! You can choose from any of the classes in the Academics section (above) in coordination with your academic advisor.
Family Studies & Human Development Majors
Enhance your Family Studies & Human Development major by studying abroad in the summer, semester, or full academic year in Rome! Faculty in the Norton School of Family & Consumer Sciences pre-approved courses to satisfy some required courses in your major as well as other required areas like social sciences and statistics and research methods. Check out the FSHD Global Track and work with your advisor to choose the right courses for your plan of study.
Family Studies & Human Development at UA Rome (378.35 KB)
Food Studies Majors/Minors
The American University of Rome is the ideal place to study food while abroad for Food Studies majors and minors! Offering a Master of Arts in Food Studies focusing on sustainable food production, distribution, and consumption, our UA Rome partner institution also teaches a variety of food studies courses at the undergraduate level that have been pre-approved by the School of Geography, Development, & Environment. Rome is rich in food history and is the headquarters for The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, founder of World Food Programme. You’ll get to experience the city of Rome’s commitment to ending world hunger and securing food for all while also enjoying Italian culture and cuisine daily!
Courses that have been preapproved for the Food Studies major are outlined in the following document.
Food Studies at UA Rome (444.35 KB)
Personal and Family Financial Planning Majors
In a major where you are already gaining expertise in understanding personal and family dynamics, your study abroad experience at UA Rome will enrich your ability to solve problems, be a leader, and grow your intercultural understanding and communication skills.
Since family is valued deeply and reflected in almost all aspects of Italian culture, UA Rome offers Personal and Family Financial Planning students an opportunity to enhance your degree with international experience and become an invaluable asset to future clients and employers in your industry.
Courses that have been pre-approved for the Personal and Family Financial Planning major are outlined in the following document.
Personal and Family Financial Planning at UA Rome (379.67 KB)
Study in the historical city of Rome, the capital of Italy and home to The Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the smallest country in the world: Vatican City. Walk in the corridors of history and experience the cuisine, culture, architecture, and museums. Go ahead, there's much more to explore!
At UA Rome, the accommodations are shared fully-furnished apartments that are owned by the university and located in the neighborhoods close to campus. All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes relative to the university campus. Each apartment houses between 4 to 6 students and is comprised of double rooms, shared bathroom(s), kitchen, and living area. They are all fully furnished and are well connected to both AUR and the center of Rome.
The apartments have modern amenities, are close to the city center, and are perfect for a student who wants to experience Rome as a local. Take a virtual tour of some of the apartments via the AUR Student Housing website. UArizona students are required to stay at the university-facilitated housing and it housing costs are billed to students' bursar's accounts.
Note: Students who enroll in an Academic Year (AY) of study at AUR will need to find independent housing during the winter break after the end of the fall semester and prior to the start of the spring semester. During the regular semesters, AY student will be housed in AUR-provided accommodations.
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