Experience life in a picturesque university town steeped in history and culture. Home to one of the world’s oldest universities, Padua offers the perfect setting to explore Italian and European studies. Available in both the fall and spring, the Padua Italian & European Studies Program welcomes students at all levels of Italian proficiency. Choose from a variety of electives in English or Italian, offered at the BU Padua Center and the renowned Università degli Studi di Padova.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Open to students of all levels of Italian
- Admissions Requirements for all programs
- Students wishing to take electives in Italian need to have completed fourth term Italian or the equivalent
- Some courses may carry prerequisites
Curriculum
Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 16 Boston University units.
This program is open to students with all levels of Italian. Students with no prior knowledge of Italian are required to enroll in First-Term Italian.
Please note that a minimum enrollment is necessary for a BU Padua course to be offered for the term, and availability is subject to change. All courses are taught by local faculty.
Housing & Student Services
Local Homestay
- 1 or 2 student(s) per household.
- Students will have either a private or shared bedroom with another student in the program.
- Living spaces will be shared with the host family, and the bathroom may be shared.
- Partial board included – four dinners with host family per week and breakfast provided.
- All students have access to University of Padua cafeterias and the dining hall at the BU Padua Center for a fee.
- Laundry facilities available in host homes
- Study facilities available at BU Padua Center and libraries around University of Padua.
- Athletic facilities available for an extra charge locally
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Fall Term
Program Dates
Early September to Mid December
Fall Term
Applications Open
December 15
Fall Term
Application Deadline
March 15
Spring Term
Program Dates
Late January to Mid May
Spring Term
Applications Open
June 1*
Spring Term
Application Deadline
October 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition and Fees: $42,284
Cost includes tuition, housing, partial board, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available