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Study Away

Programs in Italy

Bowdoin awards up to 4 general credits per semester, 8 credits per year for courses taken during study away. These credits count toward graduation.

The Italian department awards, upon approval,

up to 1 credit toward the minor, or Romance Language major, for a semester of study away in Italy
up to 2 credits toward the minor, or Romance Language major, for a year-long program

Bowdoin's deadline for applying for permission to study off-campus is March 1. The "Comprehensive List" of Bowdoin-Approved programs, with links to each, is available via the Off-Campus Study Website, along with general information on study abroad.

Approved Programs in Italy:

Boston University, Padova	F/S/Y	Intensive language study, university courses, in historic city 20 miles W of Venice. Intermediate and Advanced programs. Italian university faculty. Individual study projects, homestays.
Brown in Bologna	F/S/Y	Full immersion program at U. of Bologna (founded 1088, 90,000+ students). Brown office in Bologna. Student dorms. Limited space; full year preferred.
CET, History of Art in Siena	F/S/Y	Affiliated with U. per Stranieri di Siena. Italian language, beginner to advanced; art history (recommended for majors). Italian roommates. Siena a quieter location than Florence.
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies, Rome	F/S	Roman art, archaeology, history; Greek & Roman literature; Italian language; Renaissance & baroque Italian art. Strong classical language skills required.
IES, Milan	F/S/Y	Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced Italian programs. Area studies courses taught in English and Italian. Enrollment at Milan universities and music conservatory for qualified students. Housing in apartments with Italian roommates.
IES, Rome	F/S/Y	Large program. University and visual arts courses for students with 1-2 years of language; electives in English. Housing in Italian homes or apts.
Middlebury in Ferrara	S/Y	Courses at U. of Ferrara (founded 1391, enr. 12,000) in relatively tourist-free city. Suitable for advanced, independent student. 5 semesters Italian required. Language pledge. Full year preferred.
NYU, Florence	F/S/Y	Italian language, area courses taught in English. Housing in program villa, apts, homestays. Recommended for Art History; other majors advised to steer clear of Florence because of number of American visitors.
Temple University, Rome	F/S/Y	Recommended for Visual Arts; other courses include Art History, Art conservation. Italian language courses. Student apts.
Trinity College, Rome Campus	F/S	Courses include Italian language, Art History, Art Conservation, History, IR, Economics, Classics. Dormitory-style housing.
Vassar - Wellesley - Wesleyan, Bologna	F/S/Y	Small program. Intensive pre-semester language/orientation session. Courses taught by Italian faculty; qualified students may enrol at U. degli Studi Bologna. Housing in apts. with Italian students. At least 2 semesters of college-level Italian required.