Padua: Language & Liberal Arts website  (map)

Sponsor: Boston University

Location: Padua, Italy

Description: 

This small, academic program is ideal for students who have studied college-level Italian for one to two years and have a serious interest in immersing themselves in the language and culture. After completing a month-long intensive language course, students choose three Italian-taught electives from the BU Padua Academic Center's course offerings (which cover topics in Italian art, history, literature, and film) and may enroll in courses directly at the Università degli Studi di Padova.

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

Students with advanced Italian language skills must take at least 1 “regular” University course taught in Italian for local university students. Full Year students with advanced language skills must also take 2 regular courses during the spring.

Languages: Italian

Language Requirements: 

1 year or the equivalent of college-level Italian with grades of B or higher.

Housing: 

Home stays 

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $21,200
• Room, board, & airfare: $6,595
• SAAF: $2,400
• Local transportation: $300
• Books & supplies: $250
• Personal expenses: $2,975
• HTH: $138
• Total estimated costs: $33,858