BA Italian at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

Knowledge of the Italian language gives you access to one of the West’s richest cultural traditions as well as to one of Europe’s most vital contemporary societies. Italian is a primary language for research in art history, music, philosophy, literary studies, and archaeology. Italian literature, and more recently Italian cinema, is widely admired. The strong position of contemporary Italy in the area of design and fashion makes Italian language ability vital to those engaged in business and trade.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

Career pathways

In today’s global society, there is an increasing demand for bilingual students in the job market. Since Italy is one of the top four economic powers of Europe and a member of the influential G8 nations, an Italian major allows students to compete successfully in today’s economy and secure excellent positions with Italian, American, or international business, government, or educational groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Rhode Island at the university level and applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): a Common Application with official transcripts showing 18 units of college-preparatory coursework; standardized test scores are not required. Some majors set additional requirements for entering the major after admission. Entry into the major: Complete 24 units and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 Complete URI 101 internship credit

Domestic applicants: USD 15,684 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charg Source

International applicants: USD 37,350 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme Source

First-year entry terms: Fall (September start) and Spring (January start). URI is a test-optional institution; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision November 1; Early Action December 1; Regular Decision for Fall February 1; Regular Decision for Spring December 15 (domestic) or December 1 (international). Transfer: Fall July 31; priority Spring December 15. FAFSA March 1.

First-year applicants apply on the Common App; the application fee is $65 or a fee waiver.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=376&tref=program-finder

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