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USAC Turin Program

Fast Facts

Sessions Offered:

Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year

Location:

Turino, Italy

Credit:

Resident

Eligibility:

2.5 GPA and appointment with study abroad advisor prior to applying.

Application Due:

Spring 11/1, Summer 4/1, Fall 6/15

Program Cost:

Click the Application tab.

Italy

This semester, academic year or summer program combines academic coursework with practical learning, tours, site visits and an integrated cultural experience. In addition to U.S. students, the Turin Program attracts students from throughout Europe, making the classroom experience truly an international one.

In the summer, two five-week sessions are offered at Turin's prestigious Scuola de Amministrazione Aziendale.

Academic Program

The program offers a high-quality educational experience in three diverse academic areas: business, architecture and Italian studies. These programs are not exclusive of one another; you may chose courses from any area. All students are expected to take some Italian language coursework, although no prior language study is required to participate. A 3 sh internship may also be available. The program is administered by the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), of which the University of Iowa is a member.

Course options include Italian language, International Business, Architecture Studies and electives (All taught in English.) An Italian Cuisine course is also offered, but not for academic credit. Participation in the full two-month program for students choosing the summer session is strongly encouraged.

University of Iowa resident credit is granted for this program.

Program Dates

Students can study on this program for a semester, academic year or summer session. Two month-long sessions are offered each summer and students can attend one or both. Check with Study Abroad for specific dates for your intended session.

Sessions run approximately:

Fall: Early September to mid-December

Spring: Mid-January to mid-May

Session I: Late May to late June

Session II: Early July to early August

For More Information

Amy Bowes, Adviser
The University of Iowa
Office for Study Abroad
1111 University Capitol Centre
Iowa City, IA 52242-1802

Phone: 319-335-0353
Fax:319-335-0343
Email: amy-bowes@uiowa.edu

About Turino, Italy

• Population: apx 900,000
• Distance from Rome: 325 miles
• Distance from Paris: 346 miles

As a bustling urban center and Italy’s fourth largest city after Rome, Milan and Naples, Torino is a natural destination for language, culture, and international business education. The city blends historic charm with big-city vitality. It has one foot in its regal Roman and Baroque past, and the other in its new role in global business and innovative design. Imagine the wide, tree-lined avenues and commercial pace of Chicago or Paris coupled with the classic Italian "dolce vita"—complete with prize-winning cappuccino and locally produced chocolate and wine. Torino’s historic cafés were recently named the best in Italy!

In Torino you will never be at a loss for things to do: the city offers a wide assortment of historical sites of interest and cultural activities. In addition to the miles-long Valentino Park along the River Po and the many beautiful piazzas throughout the city, you can explore the Roman ruins, the Royal Palace and gardens of the first kings of Italy, the first national parliament, the Chapel of the Holy Shroud (believed to be the burial cloth of Christ), the Royal Opera House, Modern Art Gallery, Egyptian Museum (ranked second in the world after Cairo’s museum), National Cinema Museum (honoring Torino as the birthplace of Italian film), the original home of RAI national TV, and Superga Cathedral, among many other spectacular sites.

Many well-known companies are centered in and around Torino including FIAT, Ferrero (maker of Nutella and TicTacs), Cinzano, Campari, Martini and Rossi, Lavazza Coffee, and Caffarel Chocolate. Torino also has an active aerospace industry, including sites where sections of the International Space Station were constructed. Milano, one of the world’s fashion capitals, is a short train ride away, as well as the rest of Europe and north Africa which are easily connected with Torino by low-cost airlines.

Many well-known companies are centered in and around Torino including FIAT, Ferrero (maker of Nutella and TicTacs), Cinzano, Campari, Martini and Rossi, Lavazza Coffee, and Caffarel Chocolate. Torino also has an active aerospace industry, including sites where sections of the International Space Station were constructed. Milano, one of the world’s fashion capitals, is a short train ride away, as well as the rest of Europe and north Africa which are easily connected with Torino by low-cost airlines.

Torino has an excellent public transportation system, which is easily accessible to students. Torino’s buses, trams, and metro are an efficient, inexpensive way to get around the city or you can enjoy the many cobblestone pedestrian walking areas.

Living Arrangements

Most students live together in rented apartments throughout Turin. Occasionally it is possible for students to live with local families or university students.

Travel Arrangements

Participants will make their own travel arrangements to Turino. The cost of travel is not included in the program fee.

Eligibility

Minimum eligibility requirements include a 2.5 grade point average (4.0 scale) and an appointment with the Italy study abroad advisor prior to applying.

Costs

Tuition and fees vary by semester and length of study. Please consult USAC's website for further information. Additional administrative and insurance costs apply, please see the Cost and Funding section for more information.

How to Apply

Iowa students SHOULD NOT apply for this program online; you must meet with the Italy study abroad adviser in 1111 University Capitol Centre for a paper application. Please call 319-335-0353 to make an appointment.