humanities, fine arts, social sciences and natural sciences. FUA has a highly qualified and dedicated international faculty, a large proportion of which is of Italian nationality. Participants will take a minimum of 12 credits, 6 of which will be an intensive Italian course. Students who have NOT had previous experience with Italian will take an introductory course. Students who have studied Italian at their home university will take a placement exam to determine the appropriate level of instruction. Eligibility Requirements: Sophomore standing or higher, 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher Credits: 12 undergraduate Application Deadline: June 15; November 1
Eligibility Requirements: Juniors and above; exceptional Sophomores considered; 3.0 GPA. Proficiency in Italian required. Credits: 12-15 undergraduate Application Deadline: March 1; October 1 Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan - Exchange Country: Italy Location: Milan Campus: University at Albany Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English; Italian Program Description: This exchange option offers courses taught in English in a variety of academic areas and Italian language classes at most levels. Students with fluency in Italian may take regular university classes. Housing is in shared apartments, arranged by UCSC. Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 2.8 GPA; Juniors, Seniors, and high achieving Sophomores Credits: 12-15 undergraduate; graduate credits by special arrangement Application Deadline: April 1; October 1
Accademia Italiana Country: Italy Location: Florence or Rome Campus: SUNY Brockport Term(s): Fall, Spring, Summer Language of Instruction: English Program Description: The Accademia Italiana, which has campuses in Florence and Rome, is considered one of the best art and design schools in Italy with a high level of academic quality and excellent student services. There is an active department of Italian language and culture, and the courses offered by the study abroad department are held in English language or are bilingual. The liberal arts department also offers Italian language courses at all levels. Students may also choose to take courses in Fashion Design, Interior and Product Design, Graphic Design, and Photography and New Media. Students may choose to study at the Accademia Italiana in either Florence or Rome. Eligibility Requirements: Sophomore, Junior or Senior; 2.5 GPA Credits: 15 undergraduate credits for a semester program Application Deadline: Fall: April 1, Spring: October 1, Summer: March 1
Bocconi University Country: Italy Location: Milan Campus: University at Albany Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English Program Description: Bocconi Universiy in recognised as one of the world best business, economics, and public administration schools. Courses taught in English in areas such as economics, management, marketing, finance, culture, media, public administration, public policy, other social sciences, and law. Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 2.8 GPA; Juniors, Seniors, and high achieving Sophomores Credits: 12-15 undergraduate; graduate credits by special arrangement Application Deadline: April 1; October 1
University of Messina Country: Italy Location: Messina (Sicily) Campus: Stony Brook University Term(s): Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: Italian Program Description: The University of Messina, set in the heart of the culturally-rich Mediterranean region, is one of the most important and prestigious universities in southern Italy. As part of this direct enrollment program, students participate in classes along with the University of Messina student body. Students select from a wide variety of courses in various disciplines, including economics, engineering, humanities, law, pharmacology, political science, and social sciences.
The Umbra Institute Country: Italy Location: Perugia Campus: SUNY Fredonia Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English; Italian Program Description: Nestled in the radiant heart of Italy, the Umbra Institute offers semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs for American and Italian college students. Since its origin in 1999, the Institute has continued to set itself apart as a provider of distinctive academic programs, allowing students the opportunity to learn both in
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