Course Overview
Eligibility
Course Content
Italian language intensive (introductory to intermediate level)
Block 1: Italian language intensive at introductory to intermediate level. Worth 10 ACU credit points, equivalent to 3-4 USA credit hours or 7.5 ECTS.
Block 2 elective unit (select 1 of 3)
Block 2: Select 1 of 3 available units. Worth 10 ACU credit points, equivalent to 3-4 USA credit hours or 7.5 ECTS.
Block 3 elective unit (select 1 of 3)
Block 3: Select 1 of 3 available units. Worth 10 ACU credit points, equivalent to 3-4 USA credit hours or 7.5 ECTS.
Block 4 elective unit (select 1 of 3)
Block 4: Select 1 of 3 available units. Worth 10 ACU credit points, equivalent to 3-4 USA credit hours or 7.5 ECTS.
Common Questions
The ACU Semester in Rome runs for up to 15 weeks. You can study up to 4 units — one from each study block — or choose a flexible option of 1, 2, or 3 units from different study blocks.
Unlike traditional semesters, where you take several units simultaneously, ACUSiR is designed so that you study one unit at a time in intensive study block mode, with four study blocks in total.
All units are worth 10 ACU credit points, which is equivalent to 3-4 USA credit hours or 7.5 ECTS.
You'll immerse yourself in Roman life, bond with other students from around Australia and the world, explore historic sites, improve your Italian, and have the opportunity to engage with locals in a meaningful way, such as working with the homeless and refugees among the Sant'Egidio community.
Yes, the ACU Semester in Rome is designed to be flexible. You can apply for the full semester (4 units), or choose 3 units from 3 different study blocks, 2 units from 2 different study blocks, or just 1 unit from one study block.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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