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Welcome to the online application form for The American University of Rome

There are several sections to this application, you can stop and save this form at any time and return to it later. You can also jump ahead to see what is on each page using the numbered navigation (top right).

Undergraduate status

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
Please be reminded that to submit your application, you will only be required to upload your Personal Statement and copy of your passport. All other supporting documents can then be uploaded or emailed to the Admissions office at a later stage. We have kept this form as brief as possible but if you have any issues, please email admissions@aur.edu and we will be happy to help.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
Please be reminded that to submit your application, you will only be required to upload your Letter of Motivation and copy of your passport. All other supporting documents can then be uploaded or emailed to the Admissions office at a later stage. We have kept this form as brief as possible but if you have any issues, please email gradschool@aur.edu and we will be happy to help.

Candidate's information




Program of interest


Undergraduate Students - Please select the term and year for which you wish to apply


Graduate application

Graduate Students - Please select the term and year for which you wish to apply


Visiting Students - Please select the term and year for which you wish to apply


Visiting Student



Important Information Before you continue

There are several sections to this application, you can stop and save this form at any time and return to it later. You can also jump ahead to see what's on each page using the numbered navigation (top right).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
Please be reminded that to submit your application, you will only be required to upload your Personal Statement and copy of your passport. All other supporting documents can then be uploaded or emailed to the Admissions office at a later stage. We have kept this form as brief as possible but if you have any issues, please email admissions@aur.edu and we will be happy to help.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
Please be reminded that to submit your application, you will only be required to upload your Letter of Motivation and copy of your passport. All other supporting documents can then be uploaded or emailed to the Admissions office at a later stage. We have kept this form as brief as possible but if you have any issues, please email gradschool@aur.edu and we will be happy to help.

Applicant Information







complete only if you officially have more than one citizenship



Permanent contact information










Precede your phone number with the specific country code (e.g 001 for American phone numbers)
Family Contact Information







Family contact details will be used to promptly communicate specific information to AUR applicants' family members throughout the admissions process (i.e., financial aid, events for families, pre-arrival, orientation, etc.). Contact information will not be used for promotional purposes, and the student’s privacy will be respected.  

Academic Information

Please provide information for your most recent school/university only.

School Details




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Precede your phone number with the specific country code (e.g 001 for American phone numbers)
College/university details
Please enter information for all of the colleges/universities that you have attended. Should you have attended more than one college or university during your academic career, please use the 'add another response' feature to add additional institutions. Please enter your most recently attended college/university first.


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Your degree
Please select the highest level degree you have obtained or will obtain prior to joining The American University of Rome.

Recommendations 

This section asks for the contact details of your referees be that academic or professional. 
Please note that it is NOT essential to fill out this section at this time in order to complete your online application. We will email you with details on how to fill this out at a later date if you would prefer to do so. 

Recommendation Information

Each recipient will receive an individual email from you. This will not be sent as a group email. Your professor(s)/industry professional(s) will then be prompted to submit their recommendation via our portal.





Each recipient will receive an individual email from you. This will not be sent as a group email. Your professor(s)/industry professional(s) will then be prompted to submit their recommendation via our portal. 





If your referees would prefer to email these documents directly, they can submit them to gradschool@aur.edu with the subject line 'Letter of Recommendation' and including your first and last name

Supporting Documents

Undergraduate students
The two supporting documents required to submit your application are:


1. Personal statement (500-700 words) on ONE of the following topics:
  • What do you see as one of the most pressing challenges facing society today and how do you imagine your studies at AUR will prepare you to combat this challenge?
  • Experiential Learning is at the core of AUR's curriculum. Define what Experiential Learning means to you and reflect upon the ways in which it has impacted your academic and/or personal growth

2. Passport photo page or European Union ID
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In addition, you will also be required to submit the following supporting documents. Should you not have all additional documents ready at this moment, please email them directly to admissions@aur.edu at a later stage.

3. One academic recommendation from the principal, a guidance counselor, teacher or professor
(completed on previous screen). Please independently contact your referees to ensure that your recommendation is sent in a timely manner.

4. Official high school transcripts and/or university transcripts for all institutions attended to date.
A certified English translation is required for non-English transcripts.

5.  Supporting Essay, on ONE of the two topics below :
  • Some say that social media does not allow us to express who we really are. Defy this by telling us about yourself in 280-character limit of Twitter
  • Discuss any accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself and others? (up to 500 words)

6. Applicants whose native language is not English, must submit an official TOEFL score, IELTS English language proficiency exam results or DUOLINGO exam results (unless they have been attending an English-speaking school/university for at least 3 years).

7. Applicants for the Fine Arts program should submit a portfolio consisting of between six(6) and fifteen(15) artworks in any media of their choosing. Below please find a link to a template document for submitting the portfolio. Please ensure, when using this template, that you:
  • Complete the cover page
  • Copy and paste the personal statement you submitted as part of your application
  • Add an image for each page, ensuring that you include the title, medium, size, and year of the work
  • Convert the document into a PDF file prior to submission


Your portfolio may also be submitted in video format.
If submitting in video format, please ensure that each artwork include details title, medium, size, and year of the work.

Please be reminded that your application will not be reviewed until all your documents have been received. Any questions or concerns, please contact admissions@aur.edu.




Undergraduate students
The two supporting documents required to submit your application are:


1. Personal statement (500-700 words) on ONE of the following topics:
  • What do you see as one of the most pressing challenges facing society today and how do you imagine your studies at AUR will prepare you to combat this challenge?
  • Experiential Learning is at the core of AUR's curriculum. Define what Experiential Learning means to you and reflect upon the ways in which it has impacted your academic and/or personal growth

2. Passport photo page or European Union ID
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In addition, you will also be required to submit the following supporting documents. Should you not have all additional documents ready at this moment, please email them directly to admissions@aur.edu at a later stage.


3. One academic recommendation from the principal, a guidance counselor, teacher or professor
(completed on previous screen). Please independently contact your referees to ensure that your recommendation is sent in a timely manner.

4. Official high school transcripts and/or university transcripts for all institutions attended to date.
A certified English translation is required for non-English transcripts.

5.  Supporting Essay, on ONE of the two topics below :
  • Some say that social media does not allow us to express who we really are. Defy this by telling us about yourself in 280-character limit of X (formerly known as Twitter)
  • Discuss any accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself and others? (up to 500 words)

6. Applicants whose native language is not English, must submit an official TOEFL score, IELTS English language proficiency exam results or DUOLINGO exam results (unless they have been attending an English-speaking school/university for at least 3 years).


Transfer students
The two supporting documents required to submit your application are:


1. Personal statement (500-700 words) on ONE of the following topics:
  • What do you see as one of the most pressing challenges facing society today and how do you imagine your studies at AUR will prepare you to combat this challenge?
  • Experiential Learning is at the core of AUR's curriculum. Define what Experiential Learning means to you and reflect upon the ways in which it has impacted your academic and/or personal growth

2. Passport photo page or European Union ID
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In addition, you will also be required to submit the following supporting documents. Should you not have all additional documents ready at this moment, please email them directly to admissions@aur.edu at a later stage.

3. One academic recommendation from the principal, a guidance counselor, teacher or professor
(completed on previous screen). Please independently contact your referees to ensure that your recommendation is sent in a timely manner.

4. High School Transcripts/College transcripts 

5.  Supporting Essay, on ONE of the two topics below :
  • Some say that social media does not allow us to express who we really are. Defy this by telling us about yourself in 280-character limit of X (formerly known as Twitter)
  • Discuss any accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself and others? (up to 500 words)

6. Applicants whose native language is not English, must submit an official TOEFL score, IELTS English language proficiency exam results or DUOLINGO exam results (unless they have been attending an English-speaking school/university for at least 3 years).

Visiting students
The supporting documents you need for your application are:

1. A 500-750 words personal statement on ONE of the following topics below:
  • What do you see as one of the most pressing challenges facing society today and how do you imagine your studies at AUR will prepare you to combat this challenge?
  • Experiential Learning is at the core of AUR's curriculum. Define what Experiential Learning means to you and reflect upon the ways in which it has impacted your academic and/or personal growth

2. College transcripts /High school transcripts for Gap Year students

3. Passport photo page or European Union ID

4. Applicants whose native language is not English, (unless they have been attending an English speaking school/university for at least 3 years) must submit an official TOEFL score, IELTS English language proficiency exam results or DUOLINGO English Test Results
(ignore if you have done this on a previous page)

Graduate students
The supporting documents required to submit your application now are:

1. Letter of Motivation explaining your previous academic and professional experiences, your interest in the relevant M.A. program, and your career goals (700 words) 

2. Passport photo page or European Union ID

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In addition, you will also be required to submit the following supporting documents. Should you not have all additional documents ready at this moment, please email them directly to gradschool@aur.edu at a later stage:


3. Curriculum Vitae

4. University Transcripts from all institutions attended. Applicants must have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the application stage. If accepted, official copies will be required for enrollment)

5. Two letters of Recommendation, ideally one academic and one professional(applicants in the workforce for more than 5 years may submit two professional letters of recommendation)

6.  Proof of English Proficiency for students whose previous degree were conducted in a language other than English. AUR accepts official TOEFL results (minimum score based: 637 , computer based: 270, and internet-based 110) , IELTS Academic (minimum score 7) , or Duolingo English Test results (minimum score 130)

7. Academic writing sample from one's previous studies demonstrating writing and research abilities (minimum 10 pages, any topic accepted)


Required Documents

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Additional documentation

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It must be uploaded as a PDF

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Undergraduate students: A note on Transcripts
To successfully complete your application, we require official transcripts for all college or university work undertaken. 

If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours, please also submit a secondary school transcript/school report.

There are two options for you to submit your transcripts:

  1. Unofficial Transcripts
    Should you seek a rapid admission decision, we invite you to submit unofficial transcripts. Your application will be evaluated based on these details. Should you receive a positive admission decision, you will be required to submit official transcripts as soon as they become available. Complete official transcripts, including all coursework in progress at the time of your admission, must be received before you begin courses at AUR.

    Please make sure that your unofficial transcripts are scanned at a legible quality. 

  2. Official Transcripts
    We strongly recommend that you send an official transcript for your application. This will expedite the credit transfer process once you confirm your intention to attend AUR.

    Submit official transcripts from your school or paper recommendation letters using the following address:

    The American University of Rome
    Admissions Office
    Via Pietro Roselli 4
    00153 Rome
    Italy

    If your school uses a secure third-party provider, such as ScriptSafe, to send digital transcripts, we will accept those in lieu of a paper copy. The official, verifiable digital transcript should be sent to admissions@aur.edu.

    Should you receive a positive admissions decision, you will be required to submit official transcripts for any courses in progress as soon as they become available. Complete official transcripts, including all coursework in progress at the time of your admission, must be received before you begin your courses at AUR.

Transfer students: A note on Transcripts
To successfully complete your application, we require official transcripts for all college or university work undertaken. 

If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours, please also submit a secondary school transcript/school report.

There are two options for you to submit your transcripts:

  1. Unofficial Transcripts
    Should you seek a rapid admission decision, we invite you to submit unofficial transcripts. Your application will be evaluated based on these details. Should you receive a positive admission decision, you will be required to submit official transcripts as soon as they become available. Complete official transcripts, including all coursework in progress at the time of your admission, must be received before you begin courses at AUR.

    Please make sure that your unofficial transcripts are scanned at a legible quality. 

  2. Official Transcripts
    We strongly recommend that you send an official transcript for your application. This will expedite the credit transfer process once you confirm your intention to attend AUR.

    Submit official transcripts from your school or paper recommendation letters using the following address:

    The American University of Rome
    Admissions Office
    Via Pietro Roselli 4
    00153 Rome
    Italy

    If your school uses a secure third-party provider, such as ScriptSafe, to send digital transcripts, we will accept those in lieu of a paper copy. The official, verifiable digital transcript should be sent to admissions@aur.edu.

    Should you receive a positive admissions decision, you will be required to submit official transcripts for any courses in progress as soon as they become available. Complete official transcripts, including all coursework in progress at the time of your admission, must be received before you begin your courses at AUR.

Visiting students: A note on Transcripts
To successfully complete your application, we require official transcripts for all college or university work undertaken. 

If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours, please also submit a secondary school transcript/school report.

There are two options for you to submit your transcripts:

  1. Unofficial Transcripts
    Should you seek a rapid admission decision, we invite you to submit unofficial transcripts. Your application will be evaluated based on these details. Should you receive a positive admission decision, you will be required to submit official transcripts as soon as they become available. Complete official transcripts, including all coursework in progress at the time of your admission, must be received before you begin courses at AUR.

    Please make sure that your unofficial transcripts are scanned at a legible quality. 

  2. Official Transcripts
    We strongly recommend that you send an official transcript for your application. This will expedite the credit transfer process once you confirm your intention to attend AUR.

    Submit official transcripts from your school or paper recommendation letters using the following address:

    The American University of Rome
    Admissions Office
    Via Pietro Roselli 4
    00153 Rome
    Italy

    If your school uses a secure third-party provider, such as ScriptSafe, to send digital transcripts, we will accept those in lieu of a paper copy. The official, verifiable digital transcript should be sent to admissions@aur.edu.

    Should you receive a positive admissions decision, you will be required to submit official transcripts for any courses in progress as soon as they become available. Complete official transcripts, including all coursework in progress at the time of your admission, must be received before you begin your courses at AUR.

Graduate Students: A note on Transcripts
To successfully complete your application, we require official transcripts for all college or university courses undertaken. 

There are two options for you to submit your transcripts:

  1. Unofficial Transcripts
    Your application will be evaluated based on these details. Should you receive a positive admission decision, you will be required to submit official transcripts as soon as they become available; your admission is dependent upon achieving a final G.P.A. of at least 3.0. Complete official transcripts, including all coursework in progress at the time of your admission, must be received before you begin courses at AUR.

    Please make sure that your unofficial transcripts are scanned at a legible quality. 

  2. Official Transcripts
    Official transcripts may be sent directly from your school or in a sealed envelope from you using the following address:

    The American University of Rome
    Admissions Office
    Via Pietro Roselli 4
    00153 Rome
    Italy

    If your school uses a secure third-party provider, such as ScriptSafe, to send digital transcripts, we will accept those in lieu of a paper copy. The official, verifiable digital transcript should be sent to gradschool@aur.edu.

Application Fee

Dear Candidate
In order to complete your application, we require you to submit a (non-refundable) application fee. 

There are a number of ways for you to submit this payment, you'll find details below.

The Application Fee should be paid in dollars by U.S. & Canadian citizens and in Euros by all others.

The Application Fee is: 
  • $50.00 (U.S. & Canadian citizens)
  • €50.00 (for all others)
Dear Candidate
Your application fee has been waived.

The American University of Rome automatically waives the $50/ €50 application fee for U.S. Veterans, returned Peace Corps volunteers, and AUR, Americorps, and Fulbright alumni.


Dear Candidate
In order to complete your application, we require you to submit a (non-refundable) application fee. 

The Application Fee should be paid in dollars by U.S. & Canadian citizens and in Euros by all others.

The Application Fee is: 
  • $50.00 (U.S. & Canadian citizens)
  • €50.00 (for all others)  
Payment information

Check (denominated in Euros)

Payable to The American University of Rome. It can be mailed to:

The American University of Rome
Via Pietro Roselli, 4
00153 Rome – Italy

Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express)
Use the online payment system, you'll receive a link after you've submitted this form

Wire Transfers in Euros
Account name: The American University of Rome
Bank: Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Branch: 21
Address: Via Famiano Nardini 25, 00162 Rome, Italy
Account: 000003010X51
IBAN (International Bank Account Number): IT48 C056 9603 2210 0000 3010 X51
BIC/SWIFT: POSOIT22

Please quote IBAN code in order to reduce bank fees.

In case of wire payment, a photocopy of the transfer fund receipt should be faxed to The American University of Rome (fax n. +39-06 5833 0992) to the attention of Finance Office.
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Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application until we have received your payment.
We will withdraw applications two weeks following submission if payment has not been received.


Thank you for your application
As you have indicated you are a Visiting Student from a partner institution we have waived your application fee. To complete your application, simply click the button below.

We look forward to seeing you in Rome!
Note on the application
Please be advised that once you submit your application, you will no longer have access to log-in and edit it. You will receive an automated email with instructions on how to submit supplemental documents after submission. 
Note on AUR Scholarships
Please be advised that by submitting this application, you are not automatically evaluated for an AUR scholarship. If you wish to be considered for an institutional scholarship, you must submit a separate application by the deadlines associated with your Admissions round. Please click here to learn more about the types of scholarships available, when, and how to apply. 
Thank you for your application
As you have indicated you are eligible for a fee waiver we welcome your application and will waive your application fee upon confirmation of status. To complete your application, simply click the button below.

We look forward to seeing you in Rome!
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