BU’s Padua programs take place in a lively town that’s home to one of the oldest universities in the world. The Padua Internship Program, offered only in fall terms and designed for those with all levels of Italian language skills, provides students with the opportunity to develop their professional skills in one of Italy’s top economic and communications hubs. Classes are taught at the BU Padua Center, where students take elective courses in English or Italian and participate in an academic internship.
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.
- No previous coursework in Italian is required
- Students wishing to take electives in Italian need to have completed 4th-term Italian or the equivalent
- Some courses may carry prerequisites
- Admissions Requirements for all programs
Curriculum
This program is open to students with all levels of Italian language skills. Students with no prior knowledge of Italian enroll in First Term Italian. All students will choose two or three elective courses in English or Italian from the variety offered at the BU Padua Center. Additionally, all students will enroll in a non-unit Hub co-curricular and an internship course which is comprised of class instruction and internship placement 15–20 hours a week for 12 weeks.
Housing & Student Services
University Dormitory
The Collegio Don Mazza Residence is a private college and has 3 main residence halls in close proximity to each other.
- All students live in furnished double rooms with en suite bathroom
- Students will room with another student from the program or an Italian student
- Partial board included: 5 dinner meals a week (Monday-Friday)
- Communal coffee rooms and possibility to use communal kitchen for breakfast preparation
- Weekly cleaning service
- Wi-Fi, study halls with air conditioning, library, conference room, information center, music room, newspaper and TV room, gym for residents only.
- Irons and coin operated laundry facilities
- Housing locations are within 2 miles of BU Padua Center.
- Limited single rooms may be available, for an additional charge.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Fall Term
Program Dates
Late August to Mid December
Fall Term
Applications Open
December 15
Fall Term
Application Deadline
March 15
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
- 2025/2026 Tuition and Fees: $28,082
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