Bachelor in Italian Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 62,900 USD per year.

Students engage in language courses, interdisciplinary studies on Italy, and cultural activities such as pasta-making and Italian game sessions. They complete coursework in Italian language and culture while taking classes from other departments in English. The programme supports study abroad at the University of Bologna and the K. Robert Nilsson Center for European Studies. Students may live in the Romance Language House to practice Italian and experience Italian culture daily.

Focus areas include Italian language, Italian culture, Interdisciplinary studies on Italy, Study abroad in Italy, Romance Language House immersion, Cultural events and practices.

The major includes language courses and interdisciplinary classes taught in English. Students complete a set number of credits through coursework and study abroad experiences.

Graduates enter roles in public policy, education, law, business, and graduate programs in fields such as finance, dental medicine, and Italian literature.

Applicants must meet Dickinson College's general admission requirements. No specific prerequisites for the Italian Studies major are listed. Required documents include transcripts and application materials through the college's admissions portal.

On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.

Dickinson College’s campus sits close to downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with dining, shopping, local businesses and volunteer opportunities within easy reach. Students can explore nature on the Appalachian Trail and travel to Harrisburg, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Baltimore. Community, friendships, activities and support are part of campus life, with professors who make time for students and a college where students are known, mentored and challenged. Dickinson’s history reaches back to 1783, and it was one of the first carbon-neutral colleges in the country.

Dickinson’s flexible liberal-arts and sciences approach lets students explore different academic paths while developing critical thinking, adaptability and a global perspective. Learning extends beyond classes through internships, fieldwork, research, networking and career development. The Burgess Institute for the Global Economy offers business and finance experiences to students from every major, including affiliated courses, industry events, executives in residence, alumni mentoring, off-campus excursions, workshops and access to Bloomberg terminals. Students can follow guided pathways in business and finance, data and technology, nonprofits and other fields. International experience is a substantial part of the college’s culture: 60% of students study abroad in more than 35 countries. Global and domestic educational experiences connect academic interests with community health, technology innovation and environmental sustainability, while intercultural skills form part of professional preparation.