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The Office of International Programs

American University of Rome


FACT SHEET

American University of Rome

Rome, Italy

 

Fashion Institute of Technology

 


The American University of Rome (AUR) is an independent coeducational institution. The school is housed in a beautiful villa located on the crest of Rome’s highest hill. The Gianicolo, on the right bank of the Tiber River, is just a few minutes walk from the historic Trastevere district. Students pay tuition and fees of the host institution.


AUR Field Trip to Tuscany: Kathy Bemis, AUR Housing CoordinatorThe Coloseum, RomeAll roads lead to Rome!Students hanging out, AUR outdoor eating area.

DEADLINES

Fall 2012 Term:

Application Deadline: March 15, 2012

 

Spring 2013 Term:
Application Deadline: September 14, 2012


ELIGIBILITY

Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

 

Advertising & Marketing Communication
Sixth or Seventh Semester Abroad: must have obtained academic advisement and the approval of the department chairperson.

International Trade & Marketing
Sixth or Seventh Semester Abroad: must have obtained academic advisement and the approval of the department chairperson.

Fashion Merchandising Management
Sixth or Seventh Semester Abroad: must have obtained academic advisement and the approval of the department International Academic Advisor.


CALENDAR

AUR Academic Calendar

 

An orientation meeting will be scheduled for all participants to attend.

  Arrival Week Begins: Monday, 27 August 2012
  First Day of Classes: Monday, 3 September 2012
  Add/Drop Period Begins: Monday, 3 September 2012
  Complete AUR Calendar (pdf)

COURSES

AUR Course Schedules

  Italian Language: All students must register for an Italian language during their semester abroad at AUR.

ACCOMMODATIONS

American University of Rome arranges housing in two or three bedroom apartments. Rooms are furnished, equipped with cooking facilities, utilities are included, rooms are equipped with wireless access. For more information, go to: Housing at AUR


 

Deadline for AUR Housing:

To Be Determined (TBD)
Submit Only to: OIP (B119)

Review the AUR Housing Booklet (TBA)

AUR housing must be paid in full.


VISA PREPARATION

Deadline for Visa Application:

Friday, 15 June 2012

Submit Only to: OIP (B119)

The OIP may submit visa applications to the Italian authorities on behalf of U.S. citizens within the NY Jurisdiction; all other students must apply directly with the Italian Consulate General in their Jurisdiction.

Visa Instructions and Application

 

Students who have successfully applied for, and received, their passport and Italian Study Visa, must immediately click on the link below and apply for their Permesso di Soggiorno.

 

Permesso di Soggiorno (Stay Permit) Application

   
 

Extremely Important: Carefully read all of the above materials. If you should have any questions, never hesitate to contact our office.


PRE-DEPARTURE

Pre-Departure Booklet

Click on the link below for all of your pre-departure particulars; details have been carefully prepared for all confirmed participants - students should immediately consider the information outlined therein:

Fall 2012 Pre-Departure Booklet

 

Release Documentation:

Monday, 16 April 2012

Submit Only to: OIP (B119)

Print Release Forms 1-7

 

Deadline for Arrival Confirmation:

To Be Determined

Submit Only to: OIP (B119)

Arrival Confirmation Form


  Pre-Departure and Student Life

OTHER INFORMATION

Living in Rome

 

Study at AUR

 

Discover AUR

 

Top Ten Tips

 

Parents and Visitors


SCHOLARSHIPS

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship (Pell Grant Recipients)

 

Study Abroad Funding

 

Institute of International Education

 

Scholarship Portal.eu

 

College Scholarships.org

 

Order Sons of Italy in America

 

NIAF.org (for Italian Americans)

 

 


COSTS

 

Tuition and Fees

Administrative Fee:

$ 120

Tuition:

$ 8,695* (Billed via MyFIT)

 

Mandatory Italian Health Insurance is facilitated by AUR

  FIT Gallagher Koster Health Ins should also be considered

Housing:

$ 5,500* (Paid in Full to AUR)

 

Estimated Costs

Course Related Fees:

$ 75

Textbooks:

$ 360

Meals:

$ 1,900

Personal Expenses:

$ 2,100

Optional Excursions:

$ 200 - $ 900

Est. Airfare:

$ 1,300 (compare)

   

*Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice. Prices may vary due to tuition changes and currency fluctuation.


APPLICATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS

Apply Here


CONTACT

Office of International Programs
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, Room B119
New York, NY 10001-5992

 

Tel:
Fax:
Email:

212.217.5380
212.217.5381

fitintlpgms@fitnyc.edu