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WU through Boston University’s Language and Liberal Arts Program at the University of Padova
Areas of Study
Most liberal arts disciplines available through the Università degli Studi di Padova (provided that students meet required language proficiency levels). Students take some courses at Boston University’s Center for Italian and European Studies, which has course offerings in Humanities and Social Sciences. Students should consult with relevant WU academic departments for guidance on suitability for WU students.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | early September - mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | early February - early June | May 1 |
| Academic Year | early September - early June | February 1 |
Eligibility
Students must have successfully completed Italian 101D-102D, 201D, and 307D or their equivalents. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
WU Credits
In general, students will receive 15-16 WU credits per semester, with a maximum number of 33 WU credits awarded for the academic year.
Location
Padova, Italy
Boston University’s program is located at the University of Padova in Padova, Italy. The historic university town, situated just west of Venice, lies in the northeastern Veneto region of Italy. Padova is the ideal place to study Italian in a fully-immersed setting both because of the unique crossroads of cultures and limited tourism. The University’s individual departments, called facoltâ, are dispersed throughout the city, and BU’s Center for Italian and European Studies is located within walking distance of the historic center of town and most departments.
Housing
Students live in Italian households. Households selected for program participants represent a wide range of incomes and situations, from a grandmother living alone to a couple living in the city to a suburban family with several young children.
Student Life
The program also includes excursions in and around the Veneto region and directed individual study projects, in which students explore an area of academic interest. Students may wish to take advantage of the many travel opportunities available by train, bus and air, whether in Italy or elsewhere in Europe. The gorgeous city of Venice lies only 20 miles east of Padova by train and is an enticing weekend outing for many students.
On-Site Support
Boston University’s Resident Director of the Padova Program will teach some of the courses offered at the CIES, as well as coordinate tours and excursions organized by the Program and oversee other elements of the program.
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown. WU students may be eligible for BU scholarships and grants and are encouraged to apply.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Michael Sherberg Campus Box 1077 935-6628 Ridgley 302 sherberg@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Dr. Amy Suelzer Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-8372 McMillan 138 acsuelze@wustl.edu |
