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Brown University in Italy (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Bologna, Italy
  • Program Terms: Fall, FullYear Fall Site, FullYear Spring Site, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Italian Minimum GPA: 3.0
Areas of Study: Arts, Humanities, Italian, Literature, Social Sciences Housing Options: Apartment
Click here for a definition of this term Language Pre-requisite: 3 semesters college level or equivalent Program Type: Study center program, University/Direct enrollment program
Program Status: Colby-approved program Class Status: 3 - Junior
Program Description:
The ancient city of Bologna is one of Europe’s great centers of learning and a superbly preserved jewel of medieval charm. Our program is based at the Brown in Italy office in Bologna, near our partner institution, the University of Bologna (UniBo), the oldest in Europe, with a proud history of dynamic, well- respected scholars like Dante, Petrarch, Erasmus, and Copernicus.  

Brown's Bologna program begins with a one-month orientation during which students learn about the city and meet with on-site staff to discuss course selection. The orientation equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to participate in a full-immersion study abroad experience. 

All students are required to take the Intensive Language and Culture proseminar.  In addition, students enroll in the equivalent of three 60-hour courses at the University of Bologna. Students have access to the full range of academic offerings at the University of Bologna. Spring students may also take one studio and visual arts course at the Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts), if they can provide a portfolio of their previous work.  


Eligibility:  3 semesters of Italian
Min GPA 3; B or better in Italian
Other Requirements:  Italian
Type of Program:  Study Center-Based Program; University-Based Program
Areas of Study:
Arts
Humanities
Italian
Literature (see also English)
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Program Languages:  Italian
Terms Offered: Fall; Spring; Year
Colby Status:  Approved Program 


This program is currently not accepting applications.