BBA

Business Administration

Learn more about studying Business Administration as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,400EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What The American University of Rome says about their program:

This program equips graduates with a knowledge of business theories, policies, and procedures that prepares them to assume a responsible position within the world of business. In addition to fundamental business and management procedures, graduates also acquire skills in decision making, problem-solving, and leadership.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or any equivalent or higher national/international certification)

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    6

  • TOEFL

    82

  • Duolingo English Test

    100

  • CAE

    C1

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from native English country
  • High School medium of instruction was English
  • International baccalaureate
  • University English proficiency test

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Copy of your valid passport
  • Official school/college transcripts
  • Translations (if needed)
  • English test results (for non-native speakers of English)
  • Academic/professional references
  • Your personal statement
  • Your essay answer
  • Portfolio (BA Fine Arts only)
  • Interview
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    EUR21,000 or US$26,400 per year

Funding

Merit-based AUR Scholarships For new incoming degree-seeking students at AUR, there is ONE application for all of the below merit-based scholarships at AUR. You can apply for multiple scholarships that are applicable to you, however, please note that you can only be awarded one merit-based scholarship. While these scholarships are not able to be combined with each other, they can be combined with a financial need scholarship and/or a student training position. Each academic year, a maximum of €7,000 or $8,000 annually will be awarded to up to three students per scholarship.

  • Amount

    Variable (up to 20% of tuition fees)

  • Requirements

    Minimum GPA of 3.0

Need-based AUR Scholarships Offered to students who have found themselves in financial hardship and need financial assistance. Based on family income.

  • Amount

    Variable (up to 20% of tuition fees)

  • Priority Deadlines Fall semester April 1st; Spring semester November 1st
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What is the cost of living near The American University of Rome?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Rome-wide averages.

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 The American University of Rome

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.

Italy student visa requirements