Overview

The Italian Studies major a highly individualized, interdisciplinary course of study based in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Fordham University. With the help of a faculty advisor, you’ll craft a rigorous course of study that fits your passions and ambitions. Most of your classes will be in Italian. You’ll study a broad range of topics, including art history, classical languages, political science, and visual arts.

In the process, you’ll become fluent in Italian, refine your analytical skills, and acquire a critical understanding of Italian literary and cultural tradition over the centuries.

Key Facts

You’ll graduate with advanced proficiency in speaking and writing in Italian—as well as an extensive literary and cultural preparation—that will open doors to many careers.

Our graduates work in as many fields as there are people speaking Italian, including:

Finance

Publishing

Nonprofit

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Italy and the Arts
Avant-Garde Movements
Michelangelo
Comedy and Satire in Italian Cinema
Italy Through Foreign Eyes
Love and Empire: Roman Philosophy
Italian Women Writers
Italian American Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Italian studies View 141 other Bachelors in Italian studies in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application with essay and $70 application fee
Letter of Recommendation from school guidance counselor or secondary school teacher
Transcripts, mark sheets or certificates from all secondary schools or high schools attended (Fordham requires transcripts for the last four years of pre-university education)
SAT or ACT Results (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748)

International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Diploma
French Baccalaureate
German Abitur
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato (Maturita)
Mexican Bachillerato
Singapore Cambridge GCE A levels
South African National Senior Certificate
Spanish Bachillerato
UK GCE Advanced Levels (3+ required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year
Out-of-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65920 USD / year

≈ 65920 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Italian Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners