About
Details at a Glance
School Type
Private
Application Fee
$50
Average In-State Tuition
$24,000
Financial Aid Available
Yes
Degrees Offered
Our Program
Our 15-month programs are designed with professional students in mind, although one can also enter them directly from an undergraduate education. After the first 9 months of study, students can either choose to stay in Rome for the duration or complete their internships and theses remotely, allowing them to take as little time away from their busy lives as possible. This modular structure that limits on-site learning to a single school year also makes the M.A. more affordable.
The AUR faculty are expertly trained at some of the world’s finest universities, are well connected and, above all, inspiring. Motivated by a love of teaching and a devotion to close mentorship, our faculty impart both the knowledge and skills to ensure students succeed in their chosen fields, while cultivating a life-long passion to make the world a better place.
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Requirements
- TOEFL
- Certified Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- CV
- Writing Sample
Application Deadline
Student Body
Total Students
60 Students
Female
80% Female
Male
20% Male
Clubs & Associations
Careers
- Knowledge Management Officer, World Food Programme (WFP)
- Senior policy advisor in the EU and International Trade Directorate at the UK Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Community Equity Outreach Specialist with the Honolulu City Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (AmeriCorps)
- Livelihoods Specialist and Head of Mission for Syria and Duhok
- Regional Coordinator for Northern Iraq at Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid
- SNAP-Ed Program Associate with Rutgers Cooperative Extension
- Food writer and interviewer for ELLE Magazine
- FAO, Investment Centre Division, rural investment consultant
- Agricultural Marketing Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Researcher with CIAT-Bioversity International
- USAID Office of Food for Peace, Administrative Assistant
What Our Students Say
The thing most exciting about studying in Rome is being surrounded by my subject of study. I look forward to continuing my education in Rome in order to eventually create change in the world of cultural heritage. In order for humanity to move forward, we need a vision of our past.
Lauren Coughlin, Cultural Heritage, MA ‘17After completing my undergraduate studies I spent the summer as an intern on a certified organic vegetable farm and learned about the production side of a small farming operation. The Food Studies program helped me combine my skills and interests in sustainable food production and humanitarian aid within the Islamic world.
Bethany Eigenfeld, Food Studies, MA ‘16
The thing most exciting about studying in Rome is being surrounded by my subject of study. I look forward to continuing my education in Rome in order to eventually create change in the world of cultural heritage. In order for humanity to move forward, we need a vision of our past.
After completing my undergraduate studies I spent the summer as an intern on a certified organic vegetable farm and learned about the production side of a small farming operation. The Food Studies program helped me combine my skills and interests in sustainable food production and humanitarian aid within the Islamic world.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$24,000
Additional Information
- Work-study Programs Available
- Financial Aid Available
- Application Fee Waivers Available
Location & Contact
Phone
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