Padua Italian Studies Program 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, music and film).  Students with advanced Italian have the option of enrolling in one or two regular courses 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.

Admission Info:
To apply, Northwestern students must: 

1. Complete an NU Study Abroad Application by the appropriate deadline
2. Complete a BU application by the program's deadline

Languages: Italian

Language Requirements: 

• 1 year or the equivalent of college-level Italian
• B average in Italian courses

Housing: 

Homestays

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