Overview

Romance Languages is a diverse, multicultural and multilingual unit that offers a first-rate faculty from around the world. As a major in the Italian program of the University of Oregon, you will gain an extensive knowledge of languages and cultures and will have invaluable opportunities for intellectual growth. You’ll also be able to engage in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including lectures and film festivals, language conversation groups, study abroad programs, and internships.

Career Opportunities

Italian majors have gone into a wide variety of careers, including law, hospital administration, music management, international development, museum administration, information technology, hospitality, finance, energy management, and education. You can also use a bachelor’s degree in Italian to pursue a career in teaching or in any field that requires fluency in your second language. You might go into international business, diplomacy, government, or Foreign Service, translation, and editorial work. You may decide to pursue a graduate degree in Romance languages or in another discipline. The faculty members in Italian are ready to talk with you about options.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elementary Italian: That's Amore

Cultural Legacies of Italy

Intermediate Italian: The Bel Paese

Advanced Italian: Contemporary Italy

Film Romance

Elementary Italian: Italian Holidays and Traditions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

National students: We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as we admit students on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eugene, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Italian studies View 145 other Bachelors in Italian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The UO does not require SAT/ACT results for international students. If you have them, they can be used to prove English proficiency.
English proficiency: If your native language is not English, you must submit standardized language test scores.
Conditional admission: The UO may offer conditional admission to international undergraduate students who have not yet reached the required level of English language proficiency. If you are conditionally admitted, you will attend the American English Institute (AEI) to study English in an intensive environment.
Demonstrating financial resources. Financial documents must have been prepared in the last 6 months.
Personal statements and letters of recommendation (optional)

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

44598 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44598 USD per year during 48 months.
National

44598 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44598 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16137 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16137 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Eugene

970 - 1380 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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