Academics
Unicollege has two academic calendars:
- Fall Semester: September to February.
- Spring Semester: February to June.
Students can study abroad during either semester; most choose Fall. Unicollege is
flexible with Snow's study abroad students as the semester structures are very different
than American colleges. For example, Snow College students are allowed to leave early
(in December) at the end of the Fall semester so they can start their next semester
at Snow on time.
Unicollege accepts students of any major or field of study. All courses are taught
in English. They also offer Italian language courses for all skill levels.
Unicollege consists of 10 schools and 24 departments, and they offer over 400 courses.
Each class meets once or twice a week, with an average of 15 students. Some of the
most popular programs include Criminal Justice, Humanities, Marketing, Fashion, and
Italian Language.
Explore their academic offerings on their site.
Study abroad students are expected to take 12-15 U.S. credits at Unicollege, which
would be equal to 24-30 Unicollege credits.
Unicollege also offers weekend field trips that you can participate in for college
credit. Each trip costs the equivalent of 1.5 U.S. college credits, and students can
earn up to six credits through field trips. Trips offered include:
- Bologna
- Cinque Terre
- Naples
- Pisa
- Rome
- Siena
Important! Students must pass all coursework and complete a reflection project upon returning
to the USA.
Application Process, Preparations and Deadlines
Key Dates
- Applications for Fall semester are normally open from mid-February to the end of May
or early June.
- Applications for Spring semester close by the end of October.
- Students must arrive in Italy at least five days prior to the start of the academic
term.
Requirements
- Students must apply and be selected for the semester or year.
- Students must get a signature from their Snow College Academic Advisor in order to
apply.
- Students are responsible for acquiring the necessary documents such as a passport
and international travel and health insurance. Your passport should be valid for at
least six months from your anticipated arrival date.
If you are staying for more than 90 days, you will also need to apply for a travel
visa. Be sure to allow enough time to receive your student visa; it can take up to
three months. Snow College and Unicollege can offer assistance.
Important Tips
Within the application form, you should indicate:
- Your preferred campus location.
- The courses you are interested in taking.
- Any weekend field trips you may want to attend.
See the Unicollege website for more information and be sure to speak with your Study Abroad Advisor for details.
Inquire now for more information about the program and how to apply at the Center for Global Engagement (CGE).
Contact CGE to apply
Tuition and Funding
Unicollege reserves up to two places for Snow College students to study in Italy while
paying their normal tuition fees to Snow College. You will need to budget an additional
amount for accommodation and meals, which you will pay in Euros.
This means that for the most convenient option, be sure to apply early so that you
secure one of those precious two places!
All other students must pay tuition, housing and other additional fees directly to
Unicollege. Tuition is approximately 300 Euros per credit, and students must enroll
in at least 12 credits.
Students participating in this study abroad program must submit a non-refundable deposit
within 15 days of their acceptance.
Using financial aid and applying for a scholarship or grant:
Talk to your advisor to learn if you are able to apply your FAFSA funding for studying
abroad.
Housing and Life Abroad
There are several housing arrangements to choose from: staying with a host family,
living alone or sharing an apartment with one or more students.
Accommodation typically comes with a full kitchen, full bathrooms, laundry services,
common living room, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Some housing plans such as homestays
also include one or two meals five days a week.
You will select your choice of accommodation on the application form. You will receive
the address, any roommate information, check-in details, and recent updates of Italian
travel policies about one week before your school term begins.
See the Locations tab above for the links to each city webpage which includes details
on housing.
Life on Campus in Italy
Unicollege offers a wide variety of support services for students including language labs, career and academic mentoring, tutors, a buddy system for
peer-to-peer relationships, and even simultaneous interpretation booths for language
skills development.
Follow Unicollege:
Locations
Florence
Spend the semester in the capital city of Tuscany at Unicollege’s Florence campus.
Home to iconic artistic pieces and breathtaking architecture, Florence has all of
the stunning sites a curious student could ask for. After class, enjoy a stroll through
“the birthplace of the renaissance” and experience the vibrant city life. You’ll never
find yourself bored in Florence! Grab a cup of gelato, visit some museums, and see
iconic pieces like Michelangelo’s “David” and Da Vinci's “Annunciation” all in one
day.
Explore Florence.
Mantua
Spend a semester surrounded by gorgeous Italian art and architecture at Unicollege’s
Mantua campus. Experience the small-town feel Mantua’s community provides while enjoying
gorgeous views and mouth-watering cuisine. On the weekends you can visit the largest
medieval courthouse in Europe, the Ducal Palace of Mantua, and learn all about Europe’s
rich, medieval history. Or take a bike ride along the stunning Mincio Cycle Path with
your new friends.
Explore Mantua.
Turin
Spend your semester in the foot of the Alps at Unicollege’s Turin campus. As the capital
city of Piedmont, Turin prides itself on its rich history and sophisticated cuisine
which is both delicious and affordable, such as agnolotti, brasato al barolo, and
bonet easily found at restaurants or local markets. Learn about how Turin came alive
when hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics, and explore its interesting intellectual and
political past. Spend some time at the national cinema and the city’s historical museums.
Explore Turin.
