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Study Abroad

Beginning in their Junior year, Bard students will have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at the Università di Trento.
This is a unique opportunity not only to sharpen language skills, but also to take part in the intellectual life of a thriving institution that attracts students from all over the world. At UniTrento courses are offered in Italian and English.
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UniTrento

The University of Trento located in northern Italy is a dynamic medium-sized university with 17,000 students and 700 professors and researchers. Its 15 Departments and Centers offer a wide range of top-quality undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs which have been recognized for their scientific achievements, innovation, and international collaboration.

Guidelines

Students interested in applying to the study abroad program at UniTrento should speak with a member of the Italian Program faculty. Priority for the program will be given to Italian Study majors and students pursuing a second focus in Italian. GPA and students’ records within the Italian Studies Program will also be taken into consideration.

While studying at UniTrento, students are expected to take at least two classes taught in Italian; other classes may be taught in English. Students will submit a list of proposed courses to the Bard Italian Studies faculty for approval before beginning their semester abroad. We strongly suggest that all students take the Italian language intensive course taught at UniTrento before the start of the semester.

Visit UniTrento

About UniTrento

  • Students
    There are over 1,300 international students and most Master and PhD programs are completely taught in English. National and global classifications consistently rank UniTrento as one of the top Italian universities. In addition to traditional lectures, UniTrento offers applied and innovative education, including hands-on problem solving, much laboratory work and many small group seminars. It is easy for students and professors to interact and there is a continuous exchange of ideas across various disciplines.
  • Academics
    Education of excellence is complemented by a number of unique opportunities for students at UniTrento, including an increasing focus on applied and innovative education such as ECIU University challenges, the School of Innovation, Start-Up Lab and the Innovation Olympics among others. UniTrento organizes several activities specifically for international students to assist them with pre-arrival and arrival procedures, as well as social and cultural events to help them become familiar with the region and meet other students.
  • The City
    Trento is a city in the Trentino–Alto Adige region of northern Italy. It’s known for the Buonconsiglio Castle, home to late-medieval fresco cycles. The city of Trento is among the best in Italy for quality of life and one of the ten Smart Cities in the world. It is located in one of the most gorgeous natural environments in the world, the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.

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Petition for Study Abroad

Regardless of program, all Bard students must gain approval for their plans by submitting a Petition for Study Abroad approved by their academic advisor. For more information about this process, please visit Bard Abroad.

Contact the Italian Studies Program

Karen Raizen
Tel: 845-758-7885
Email: [email protected]