Overview

The Italian and Italian Studies program at the University of San Diego promotes an in-depth understanding of the cultural, economic and political forces that continue to shape the Mediterranean, Europe and the world.

Its mission is to develop students' proficiency in a second language beyond both restrictive geographic borders and traditional disciplinary confines.

Features

Courses analyze different types of cultural products — written, visual and audiovisual — while exploring their links to history and society also in light of contemporary global challenges.

Exploring the shifting borders and boundaries of Italy, Italian studies majors examine the cultures produced by Italian and Italophone authors of diverse backgrounds as well as the multi-layered identities created through the encounter of different cultural heritages. Students also focus on the hybrid cultures produced by the Italian diaspora in different parts of the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing and Composition in Italian

Contemporary Italy: Culture, Politics and Society

Italian Literature and Culture: From the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Studies in Italian Film

Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Italy

Dante and His Times

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Italian studies View 2869 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Common Application, including USD Member Questions
Application fee of $55
Official high school transcript. The university requires that official transcripts be translated into English, if necessary. This includes annual grades of each high school year. You will also need to submit any national exam results such as GCSE, A-levels or Abitur.
One academic letter of recommendation
Essay
Official course by course evaluation of any foreign college/post-secondary transcripts: World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or International Education Research Foundation (IERF)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

61340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61340 USD per year during 48 months.
National

61340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61340 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

61340 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 61340 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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