Italy
The American University of Rome (AUR)
An American undergraduate education in Rome that prepares students to live and work across cultures.
Contact: Stefania Iorio
Associate Dean of Enrollment Services & Registrar
The American University of Rome
Via Pietro Roselli 4
00153 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 06 5833 0919
Fax: +39 06 5833 0992
Email: s.iorio@aur.edu
Contact: Brian Davis
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services
Email: b.davis@aur.edu
Telephone: 877.592.1287
Fax: 866.287.2025
Contact: Zoe De Smet
Enrollment Specialist
Email: z.desmet@aur.edu
Email: admissions@aur.edu
Website: www.aur.edu
Contact: Arianna D'Amico
Enrollment Specialist
Email: a.damico@aur.edu
Contact: Hanna Suni
Enrollment Specialist
Email: h.suni@aur.edu
Location
The University is located in a prestigious area of Rome on the Janiculum, Rome's highest hill, just a few minutes walk from the historical center of the city. With its own garden of Roman pines, the campus is near the two ancient parks, Villa Sciarra and Villa Pamphili. Students benefit from living and learning in such a vibrant, beautiful, and historic neighborhood of Rome. This area is well connected to public transportation as well as the commuter train from Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci airport.
Accreditations
The American University of Rome is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), AUR is the oldest degree-granting American university in Rome and is licensed by the Department of Education of the State of Delaware to award associate and bachelor degrees.
The American University of Rome is registered as a legal entity with the Rome Tribunal and is authorized to operate in Italy by the Ministry of Universities and Scientific and Technological Research.
Facilities
The administrative offices, computer labs, classrooms and a student lounge are found in a five-story villa surrounded by a beautiful wireless garden area. The library is located in an adjacent villa and is equipped with a computer lab, multiple study rooms, a student lounge and a large outdoor wireless study area. The Carini building hosts faculty offices and a state-of-the-art Multimedia laboratory. The auditorium is equipped with a full range of multimedia technology.
Housing
Students may elect for AUR to arrange housing on their behalf or may chose to make their own housing arrangements. Apartments have a fixed phone line and are high speed wireless internet access equipped.
Activities
Field trips to Italian, European and Russian destinations. Winter session excursions to Ghana and Sicily. Departmental excursions to Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Montenegro, Kosovo, Sicily and other Italian regions. Interdisciplinary workshops and seminars. Many social and cultural activities. Sport teams include male and female soccer and intramural basketball. Various student clubs, interest groups and community service.
Year Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate: EURO 13800 (per academic year)
Housing: Please visit the AUR website (www.aur.edu) for further information.
Financial Aid
The American University of Rome participates in the Title IV Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFELP), as well as the Post 9/11 and Yellow Ribbon US Veteran Benefits. The University offers a variety of scholarships such as Merit scholarships, AUR scholarships and student assistantships. For more information please visit our website: http://www.aur.edu/american-university-rome/admissions/financial-aid-us-federal-direct-student-loans/
Special Program Features
The academic internship program includes U.N. organizations, the Italian Parliament as well as internationally known corporations. On-site Art classes. Study abroad opportunities in China, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Greece, Spain and the US.
Study Abroad at AUR
Students interested in the study abroad experience at AUR should consult the study abroad or international study office on their campus to determine if a partnership between their university and AUR has been established. If the partnership is not in place, you can still study at AUR. See our webpage at; http://www.aur.edu/american-university-rome/study-abroad/.
Alumni
AUR alumni enjoy successful and exciting careers around the world in business, finance, communication, film, education, the arts and arts administration and a range of other fields.