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Welcome to the UA's Italian Studies Program

The Italian Studies Program is housed in the Department of French & Italian in the College of Humanities.  Here you will find information on our BA degree, faculty profiles, information about majoring and minoring in Italian, study abroad opportunities in Italy, extra-curricular activities, and more.

The University of Arizona graduates more students with Italian majors than any other U.S. university.
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2019


About Us

  • One of the largest Italian programs in the United States
  • BA in Italian in Language & Literature or Italian Studies
  • Award-winning teachers and advisors
  • Study abroad program "Immersive Italian in Orvieto" for intermediate & advanced Italian students
  • World-renowned scholars in Italian language, cinema, literature and culture
  • Courses ranging from the Middle Ages & Renaissance to contemporary Italian fashion, food studies, and cinema.
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Why Study Italian?

With an interdisciplinary approach and a diverse curriculum including courses in language, literature, culture, cinema, fashion and business, the Italian program is perfect for students with wide-ranging interests and a global mindset.

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