Undergraduate academic requirements
Successful completion of secondary school with a grade-point average of at least 2.8 or the equivalent.
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee23,870EUR
- Start dateJan, May, Sep
Program overview
What John Cabot University says about their program:
Art informs and deceives. It forces us to ask questions about art and about ourselves. What is art, and why is it important to human beings? Who creates art? What are the reasons and cognitive and technical processes for its existence? Do outsiders view a given work of art in the same manner as the work’s intended audience? Why do some observers perceive Marcel Duchamp's Bicycle Wheel as a remarkable work worthy of a place in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, while others see it as an overpriced stool with a bicycle wheel mounted on top? With its wealth of archaeological sites, churches, museums, and contemporary art galleries, Rome offers an environment of unparalleled richness for the study of art and the human experience across time. John Cabot University's Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History emphasizes art-historical theories and analytic methods with a strong focus on the visual arts of Europe, the Mediterranean and North America. Given the University’s location at the geographical and temporal crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, the program places a strong emphasis upon the visual cultures of Rome and of Italy. After an initial series of four foundation courses, majors develop their command of art history and its approaches through upper-level courses in a variety of pertinent subject areas. The major culminates in the fourth year, when each student selects a topic and works individually with a specialized faculty member to research and write a senior thesis. Students can win internships at institutions that include the Museo Nazionale Romano, the Galleria Doria Pamphilj, and the Biblioteca Angelica, Europe’s first public library and a major repository of illuminated manuscripts.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
Applications are welcome from holders of a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited university who have completed at least twelve semester credit hours or the equivalent in the history of art with a grade-point average of at least 2.67 or the equivalent. Seminars and courses are conducted in English and thus require proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written. Reading knowledge of Italian, French, or German at the time of entry into the program is strongly recommended.
English proficiency
Undergraduate English proficiency requirements:
- TOEFL (iBT)
85 or higher
- IELTS
6.5 or higher, equivalent to a C1 CEFR level
- Cambridge
CAE (180 or higher)
- PTE Academic
58
- Trinity
Grade 10-11
Postgraduate English proficiency requirements:
- IELTS - Academic
7.0 in each subtest
- C1 Advanced (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
185
- PTE (Academic version)
70
English proficiency waivers
- Students comes from a native speakers of English country
- Two years of study in a U.S.-accredited, International Baccalaureate, or United Kingdom diploma program where English is the only medium of instruction
- Two years of study in an English-speaking country listed on the U.K. Ministry of Education or in the educational systems of these countries (regardless of location) where English is the only medium of instruction
Entry requirements
The submission of GRE scores is optional, but strongly recommended for postgraduate applicants wishing to be considered for funding.
Documents required
Admission to John Cabot's undergraduate programs is based on a review of the following items:
- Completed application form
- A 600 word personal essay
- Non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary school work to date
transcripts not in English or Italian must be accompanied by a certified English language translation.
- Evidence of English language Proficiency
- Letter(s) of Recommendation or Teacher Evaluation Form
Admission to John Cabot's postgraduate programs is based on a review of the following items:
- A completed application form
- A personal statement of 600 words detailing your reasons for interest in the program
- A sample (10-15 pages) of your academic writing in English, with footnotes and bibliography
- A CV/Resume
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary (undergraduate and graduate) study undertaken to date. Transcripts not in English or Italian must be accompanied by a certified English translation
- Three letters of reference from professors evaluating your academic work and appropriateness for graduate study
- Evidence of English language proficiency
Fees and funding
The Office of Financial Aid is committed to making American degree programs in Rome as affordable as possible. Through the philanthropic support of donors the University are able create scholarships opportunities to help dedicated and deserving students pursue their degrees at JCU.
Fee information
- Bachelor's program tuition
$29,000 per year
- Master's program tuition
$22,000 per program
Funding
All applicants to JCU’s graduate programs will be automatically considered for the following forms of financial assistance (a separate funding application is not required):
Full Presidential Graduate Tuition Grants
- Assists selected students of limited means and/or extraordinary academic achievement 1-2 merit-based awards per year for each degreePartial Graduate Tuition Grants
- Assists selected students of limited means and/or extraordinary academic achievementApplicants to JCU’s MA in Art History will be automatically considered for the following scholarship:
Regina A. Lee Scholarship
- Assists selected students of limited means and/or extraordinary academic achievementApplicants to JCU’s MA in International Affairs will be automatically considered for the following scholarship:
Frank J. Guarini Scholarship
- Assists selected students of limited means and/or extraordinary academic achievement
What is the cost of living near John Cabot University?
| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €733 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €569 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €201 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €27 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €11 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €38 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €250 |
| Coffee shop drink | €2 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €10 |
| Gym membership | €48 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for John Cabot University
Many international students will require a visa to study in Italy, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.