- Bologna, Italy
The Bologna Study Program allows students of Italian to immerse themselves in language and culture in the capital city of the Emilia-Romagna region. Bologna, which houses the oldest university in the world in continuous operation (Universita di Bologna, established in 1088) and is distinguished for its creativity, culture, and stunning architecture. This program is the sole program at UT dedicated to the pursuit of linguistic proficiency in Italian, and provides students with the opportunity to engage with university students and locals alike in the 7th largest Italian city by population.
Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
Course(s)
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ITL 320
- Advanced Italian
and
ITC 330 / EUS 347 / RTF 347F - Italian Resistance Mediated
Academic Information
Students can earn 6 credit hours. The following courses are available: ITL 320 - Advanced Italian (first upper-division course in Italian), ITC 330 - Italian Resistance Mediated (upper-division course in English).
Faculty
Dr. Amanda Bush is the Italian Language Program Director with experience teaching abroad, and Professor Silvia Luongo specializes in teaching Italian as a foreign Language.
Language(s) of Instruction
Italian and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Student in good standing with overall GPA of 3.0
- For ITL 320: has completed ITL 611
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Italian families host students providing an in-depth experience of Italian life-style and language.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
*Program costs for 2025 are not yet confirmed*
Dates:
- Program: June 5, 2025 to July 14, 2025
- Instructional: June 6, 2025 to July 13, 2025
- Final Deadline: December 1, 2024
Application Code
353055
Program Coordinator
Keelan Austin Apthorpe
Additional Resources
Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
Fin Responsibility Policy
Financial Aid
Next Step
Contact faculty Amanda Bush at amanda.bush@utexas.edu or coordinator Keelan Apthorpe at keelan.apthorpe@austin.utexas.edu for questions about the program.