Università del Salento in Lecce website  (map)

Sponsor: The College of Global Studies, Arcadia University

Location: Lecce, Italy

Description: 

Arcadia University's College of Global Studies has collaborated with the Università del Salento in Lecce to create a unique program in the south of Italy designed for students who desire an alternate perspective of Italy than one seen through the lens of northern cities such as Bologna, Padua, or Florence.  The program focuses on intensive Italian language study in conjunction with a variety of English-taught content courses at the University's nationally-renowned Centro Liguistico d’Atteneo (CLA).  The program also provides advanced students with the unique opportunity to enroll in Italian-taught courses alongside Italian and international students at the Università del Salento.

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Requirements: 

Admission Info:

To apply, Northwestern students must: 

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

Languages: Italian, English

Language Requirements: 

Northwestern students must have completed one year or the equivalent of college-level Italian. This requirement does not apply to McCormick or Music students.

Housing: 

Student apartments with American and/or international students, or homestay with a local Italian family.

Program Costs: 

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

• Tuition: $11,200
• Room & board: $3,575
• SAAF: $2,400
• Transportation: $1,295
• Books & supplies: $100
• Personal expenses: $1,085
• Italian registration fee: $200
• Total estimated costs: $19,855