
The American University of Rome Official SchoolApply Partner
- Average Tuition EUR 20,000
- Acceptance Rate 68%
- Students 500
- International Students 100%
- Total Annual Cost EUR 27,900
School Description
The American University of Rome (AUR) was founded in 1969 and is one of the oldest degree-granting American universities in Italy. AUR is a modern university delivering a liberal arts education for the 21st century. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are interdisciplinary and have a core focus on career development and practical application of theoretical knowledge - one of the reasons why the university offers an overall internship uptake rate of 82%.
The AUR campus, set atop the Gianicolo, Rome's highest hill, is a small, secure and very personal home to a highly diverse student body. In 2016 there were over forty countries represented on campus. The University size is one of the key strengths it characterises that enables students to form close life-long collegiate bonds with both faculty and fellow students.
Whilst studying at AUR, students are offered opportunities to participate in some of the most amazing and inspirational field trips. These are arranged on a program by program basis and have previously included experiences such as visiting the House of Lords in the UK to interview a peer of the realm, participating in archaeological digs in Tuscany & Albania (and the Colosseum), speaking at the Model United Nations at the Hague, and discussing international relations in Greece, Kosovo, Turkey, Catalonia, Brussels, and Ghana. Other destinations over the course of the last 15 months have included Boston, Pompeii, Vienna, Philadelphia and New York.
School Features
- 01A truly international university; students from over 40 countries
- 02A small university (500 students) with a great community feel
- 03All programs have a concentration on application of your degree to a future career
Courses Offered
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EUR 20,300 Tuition Fee
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EUR 20,300 Tuition Fee
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EUR 20,300 Tuition Fee
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EUR 20,300 Tuition Fee
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EUR 20,300 Tuition Fee
Rankings
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Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA 2.50
- Minimum incoming TOEFL iBT 79
- Minimum incoming IELTS 6.50
Financial Aid & Scholarship
Once you are accepted to AUR, you are now automatically evaluated and awarded for a merit scholarship if deemed eligible.
At AUR we offer other types of scholarships as well to help students finance their education. This includes the Financial Need scholarship for new students, which requires an application. There are other options too- for example if you have American-Italian heritage you can apply for the Sons of Italy scholarship.
AUR also has a student training program, which is open to students after completing one full semester of college or university.
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Student Training Program
The American University of Rome offers a limited number of student training positions to full-time AUR degree-seeking students.Students who participate in this program receive training in various areas of the University in exchange for partial remission of tuition or reimbursement if tuition has already been paid in full. Training hours can range between 10-20 hours a week and are for the academic year.First year students must complete at least one semester at AUR before applying for a training position, this does not apply to transfer students.Student training requirements: All awards are limited to students enrolled full-time with a 2.7 cumulative GPA or above, meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and not defaulted on education loans.
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Financial Need Scholarship
Financial need scholarships are renewable annually until degree requirements are met for a maximum of four years (depending which comes first), and is only available to new incoming students at AUR. (Returning students must apply each semester for the AUR hardship scholarship.) Students must remain in good academic standing. All scholarships are only applicable during the spring and fall semesters.
Students must be accepted and enroll full time in order to be considered for a scholarship.Deadlines: Fall semester: April 1st; Spring semester: November 1st -
Sons of Italy Scholarship
The Order Sons of Italy in America (or OSIA) offers a scholarship together with The American University of Rome to American students with Italian heritage. The scholarship is $20,000 over four years (the recipient will receive $5,000 each academic year) and is awarded based on merit.The OSIA Committee selects the recipient based on academic merit (including test scores, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation), the essay response, and community service/volunteerism.Both new and returning AUR students are eligible to apply.Deadline: February 28th
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Other Information
Established in 1969
The American University of Rome has study abroad programs with China, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Greece, Spain and the US.
In the Blog
Student Reviews
Giulia Rizza
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2004-2007
Realworld Experience
I studied at AUR for my entire Business degree. AUR provided a great foundation for academic excellence and real-world experience. The professors were extremely knowledgeable and always went above and beyond expectations. AUR provided a personalized, family learning experience. I attended various trips with the University which all proved to be great learning experiences. I appreciated the multi-cultural environment and sharing of knowledge. I can definitely say that the skills and training that I received from AUR have been carried with me through all my internships and jobs. I created great friendships and bonds at AUR and am proud to have attended it.
Anastasia Victoria Safarian
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
2007-2008
When in Rome
I transferred to the American University of Rome right after I completed my 4 months study abroad experience through International Studies Abroad. I think I was hooked on Rome from the day I unpacked my suitcases. Of course, once classes started my first semester, the experience at the university made it hard to even think about the fact that I was not going to come back. Thinking about it, I did not had to convince myself that I had to transfer, I was already sold. While attending the American University of Rome, I was fortunate to study in Rome, to get a glimpse on politics in Brussels, to take a short class on business in Sicily and to spend some time studying business and Chinese language in China. I was able to be involved on and off campus and even got an opportunity to work at the university. Friends that I have made, who come from all corners of the world, are just an icing on the cake. My only regret after graduating is that I did not study all 4 years at AUR.
Salvatore Salpietro
Bachelors
2003-2007
Personal education, amazing location.
My years at AUR were amazing. To avoid being too nostalgic, I'll focus on the objective benefits. The American University of Rome isn't a place where you'll be another number, another student, and one of hundreds in a class, or thousands on a campus. Instead, your professor will known your name. Where you're from. You'll be part of a community that feels more like a family. All of this while navigating Italy and Rome as a student. Being solidly footed in both the local environment as well as an expatriate society, you'll have the opportunities to meet people that you otherwise never would be able to - politicians, ambassadors, film directors, rocks stars, and more. Really a unique experience, all while still getting assignments done on time, expanding your mind, and having a fun student life. Which leads me to the location. All of the above happens in Italy. In Rome. A living, breathing museum that offers nightlight, food, shopping, culture, and history. Really no other place like it. On earth. AUR is great to start your 4 year education, or transfer in already completed courses from any appropriately accredited institution to finish your 4 years here.
Yesenia Serna
I transferred from a community college in Los Angeles to complete my degree in Italian Studies at AUR. When I arrived in Rome I discovered that as cultured as I thought I was, it wasn't even close to the amount of cultural knowledge I would receive by attending such an international university; I not only learned from my professors, but also from my peers. If I had to choose, I would say that my favorite parts of AUR were the weekend courses – Food and Culture in Turin and Italian Mafia in Sicily – it’s where I met some of my closest friends and made incredible and unforgettable memories while learning more of the Italian culture. I still believe that I made the best decision of my life because AUR and the city of Rome really helped shape me into the independent person that I am today.