AIFS Program at a Glance - Fall 2020 & Spring 2021
- Fall or Spring Semester
- Courses Taught in English and Italian (no previous Italian language study required)
- Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
- Minimum 2.75 GPA for students with at least 75 semester credits; Minimum 3.0 GPA for students with 45-74 semester credits (3.0 GPA for all students seeking placements in finance or political science) (additional criteria apply)
- Program fee includes tuition, housing, a meal plan, excursions and cultural activities, trips to Florence, Naples and Pompeii, and more. Optional AIFS Flight Package available.
- Program begins with a Orientation Week
- Internships in art, design & media, communications, education, history, international business, international relations, political science, social science.
- Traditional Academic Program, Music Program, Italian Certificate Program and Italian Studies Certificate programs also available.
- Visa required before traveling to Italy
- On-Site Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university
- Comprehensive Insurance and assistance package
- Transcripts issued by Richmond, The American International University in London
Application and Scholarship Deadlines
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available!
The scholarship deadline is April 15 for the Academic Year/Fall Semester and October 1 for the Spring Semester.
Visa
Students must apply for a visa with the Italian Consulate. Upon acceptance, AIFS will provide instructions and the necessary official documents required to obtain a student visa; however, students must contact the Italian Consulate directly for the appropriate visa forms. For further information visit the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs website: http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
Meet Your Admissions Officer
Shannon Sanctuary
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (800) 727-2437 ext. 5073
Email: ssanctuary@aifs.com
Originally from New Hampshire, I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and my master’s degree from the University of Bridgeport. As an undergraduate, I studied abroad in Brisbane, Australia, which sparked my passion for international study and travel. After graduating from UNH, I returned to Australia for three months, volunteering for a non-profit in Sydney. Upon my return, I sought a job in international education and joined AIFS in 2006.
Your Admissions Officer is available to guide you through the admissions process and answer any questions you have about studying abroad on this program.
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