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The American University of Rome

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The American University of Rome campus
The American University of Rome (AUR) is an internationally recognized liberal arts college located in the Eternal City of Rome, Italy. Our world class undergraduate programs include the following:

• Archaeology and Classics
• Art History
• Business Administration
• Communication and Digital Media
• English Writing, Literature, and Publishing
• Fine Arts
• Film
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• International Relations and Global Politics
• Travel and Tourism Management.

Every one of our modern and professional interdisciplinary programs focuses on career development and practical application of theoretical knowledge. AUR’s size is one of its key strengths, enabling students to form close, life-long collegiate bonds with faculty and fellow students.
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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Culinary
  • Art & Design
  • Government/Political Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Study Abroad
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

First-year

The AUR Admissions Committee takes a holistic view of each applicant, considering grades, recommendation letters, and the required interview to help inform admissions decisions.


The required documentation for application is:
  • A copy of your valid passport
  • High school and/or college transcripts (can be unofficial at time of application submission)
  • One academic letter of recommendation
  • Personal essay
  • English test results (for non-native speakers of English not enrolled in an entirely English curriculum).
If you wish to be considered for scholarships, please apply separately by the deadline associated with your admissions round. You can find more information on this here.

Transfer

The AUR Admissions Committee takes a holistic view of each applicant, considering grades, recommendation letters, and the required interview to help inform admissions decisions.

The required documentation for application is:
  • A copy of your valid passport
  • High school and/or college transcripts (can be unofficial at time of application submission)
  • One academic letter of recommendation
  • Personal essay
  • English test results (for non-native speakers of English not enrolled in an entirely English curriculum)
If you wish to be considered for scholarships, please apply separately by the deadline associated with your admissions round. You can find more information on this here.

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Additional information

AUR is home to a highly diverse student body representing over 50 countries on campus. 28 native languages are spoken among our faculty and students, although all programs are conducted in English.
Reflecting this eclectic campus, our professors respect and draw from different points of view, ideas, and real-world experiences.

Visit us

We welcome students to our beautiful campus on the Gianicolo hill in Rome. We accommodate campus visits Monday - Friday. To schedule a campus visit, please click here.

It has been an amazing experience growing and learning at The American University of Rome. The professors are impressive and have imparted fantastic advice. AUR has given me much more than just a place to learn, but also a home.