AMerican University of Rome

Direct-Enroll Program

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Program Description

Imagine learning about how the Romans perfected the dome and then, a few hours later, sipping a coffee beside the Pantheon! This is typical of the courses offered by AUR’s study abroad program: classes relating to all of our majors emphasize experiential learning through site visits in Rome and excursions throughout Italy, and Europe.

Each year, AUR welcomes over 500 students from 40 different countries into their liberal arts and business programs. Our small class sizes (16:1 student/faculty ratio) ensures you receive a highly personalized learning experience. You'll also have the option of living in university apartments around the campus, giving you a true taste of everyday Italian life and the incomparable experience of immersion in another culture. Whether you join for a semester abroad, a year abroad, or just the summer, you'll easily be able to transfer the academic credit you earn to your FAU degree. 

 
Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term Nomination Deadline  Application Deadline  
Fall, Spring, or Academic Year March for Fall; September for Spring April for Fall; October for Spring  

 

Information Sheet

Open to Any academic discipline
Language of Instruction English
Level of Study Undergraduate
Credit Offered Transfer credits

 

ACADEMICS:

American University of Rome offers curriculum across multiple disciplines. Students can view AUR course offerings here . 

Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on term and year. Education Abroad cannot guarantee that the courses shown will be available for the term/year you study abroad. 

Students participating on an exchange program will be taking courses at the host university. Students need to work with Education Abroad and their academic advisor to see if courses abroad are equivalent to FAU courses and how those FAU equivalencies are degree applicable. Education Abroad has created a blanket equivalency database for courses offered at AUR and their FAU equivalencies here . 

Program Eligibility & Requirements

  • Must have a 2.5 overall GPA for undergraduate students at the time of application
  • Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
  • Open to FAU students
  • See Policies & Procedures page for more information

 

Education Abroad Advisor: 

Steph Pack, Coordinator
Phone number: 561-297-4827
Email: spack2014@fau.edu

Schedule an appointment: Navigate

 

Travel Documentation

Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details HERE.

Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time. 

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.  

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov.

Location

The glorious city is home to over 50 museums, 900 churches, and 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Every step you take in the city, you'll be walking through an open-air museum that features 3 millennia of human history.

Housing

The American University of Rome provides shared housing for those students who want it. This is completely optional, students are at liberty to find their own accommodation in Rome. However, Students electing university-facilitated housing are placed in furnished accommodation in areas surrounding the university campus. The apartments are located in traditional, well-established neighborhoods. This housing is well suited for students looking for a "full immersion" cultural experience.

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Funding opportunities 

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information 

  • Students participating on may use eligible financial aid
  • Please reach out to Jolla Molinar, jmolinar@fau.edu, for assistance with financial aid
  • Program participants are eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship amongst other nationally recognized scholarships
  • See additional scholarship and funding information here
  • Note that financial aid will not be disbursed to your student account until 2-3 weeks after the FAU drop/add period of the semester you are studying abroad

 

budgetary items

These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program: 

Tuition (paid to American University of Rome): 

Tuition will be approximately  $13,700 U.S. Dollars for a Fall/Spring semester and approximately $3,000-$7,000 per summer semester. 

Tuition is subject to change based on exchange rate and future semesters.

Housing: 

$5,000 for the spring/fall semester 

$1,450 for the summer semester

Out of pocket expenses:

  • $200 administrative fee due at time of application
  • International flight
  • Personal spending
  • Visa expenses
  • International Health Insurance

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad awill provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual link  the semester before your program. 

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips. 

International Health and Travel Insurance

All FAU students participating on an exchange program will need to register in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. You can view the policy here. 

Resources

  1. Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
  2. Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
  3. Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
  4. Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
  5. Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
  6. Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions, mandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
  7. Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
  8. Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
  9. The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
  10. Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.