Overview

Students of the Italian program at University of Wisconsin Madison learn through dynamic, in-class learning experiences and multiple extracurricular components such as Piazza Italia (an Italian immersion floor in the Lakeshore residence halls), Caffè Culturale (an Italian conversation group), Italian Club, and Cineteca Italiana (an Italian film club).

The majority of UW–Madison Italian majors and certificate students complete their requirements through a combination of courses taken on campus and abroad with a UW–Madison study abroad program.

Key Facts

Demonstrate that they understand and can analyze literary and non-literary texts in Italian representing a broad spectrum of topics, time periods, and geographical regions.

Express themselves effectively in spoken and written Italian to inform, persuade, and narrate for different audiences of listeners, viewers, or readers.

Express themselves effectively in spoken and written Italian to share information, reactions, and opinions related to a broad spectrum of topics and texts.

Recognize and explain cultural artifacts, practices, and perspectives of the Italian-speaking world including how these cultural elements relate to literary and non-literary texts in Italian.

Demonstrate a good degree of understanding of lexical, grammatical, syntactic, and stylistic features of the Italian language.

Demonstrate awareness of difference and diversity by comparing and contrasting culturally situated beliefs, behaviors, and norms of the Italian-speaking world with those found in their own culture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Italian Culture
Italian Language
Structures of Italian
Machiavelli and His World
Rome: The Changing Shape of the Eternal City
Italian Film
Writing Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Italian studies View 2864 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

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

42104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42104 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42104 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11606 USD per year during 48 months.

Minnesota Resident: $16,638

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

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