Undergraduate academic requirements
Successful completion of secondary school with a grade-point average of at least 2.8 or the equivalent.
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration15 months
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee23,870EUR
- Start dateSep, Oct
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What John Cabot University says about their program:
John Cabot University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Art History guides students toward professional mastery of the materials and methods of art history with emphasis on first-hand research in the museums, monuments, and archaeological sites of Rome. The degree can be completed in approximately fifteen months of full-time study.
The program has a dual focus: the visual cultures of Rome and the Mediterranean across time, from antiquity to the present; and the acquisition of technical skills for primary research. It also stimulates critical perspectives on the impact of Roman art worldwide.
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
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
from €22,700 to €23,870 per year
- Master's program tuition
€20,000 per program
What is the cost of living near John Cabot University?
| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €1,085 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €786 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €184 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €29 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €10 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €35 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €306 |
| Coffee shop drink | €2 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €10 |
| Gym membership | €63 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and wise.com (Editorial estimate).
Visa requirements for John Cabot University
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