Bachelor in Italian Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $64,500 per year..

The Italian Studies programme is a full bachelor's degree offered on-campus in a full-time format. Students study Italian language, literature, film, and cultural history from the Middle Ages to the present. Courses are taught primarily in Italian and emphasize advanced linguistic and analytical skills. The programme includes opportunities for study abroad in Italy during Wintersession, a semester, or a full year.

Focus areas include Italian literature, Italian cinema, Italian cultural history, Italian language, Italian studies, Italian film.

The programme requires a total of 36 credits, distributed across language courses, literature and cultural studies, and study abroad. Students complete advanced coursework in Italian language and literature, with a focus on critical analysis and interpretation.

Graduates enter careers in education, public health, law, business, and international organizations, including roles in government and non-profits.

Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and standardized test scores. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. International students must also provide proof of English proficiency.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 14% of applicants.

Wellesley was founded on the idea that women have an equal right to the best education in the country. Its liberal arts curriculum offers more than 50 departments and programs, over 1,000 courses, and a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Professors, rather than teaching assistants, teach classes, which typically include 17 to 20 students. Undergraduates can work alongside faculty on graduate-level research, co-author articles, and present at national conferences. Writing seminars, public speaking programs, academic centers, and advising support learning across disciplines.

The 500-acre campus includes a Science Complex with an observatory, sustainable laboratories, a makerspace, and botanic gardens. Students also have access to the Davis Museum, Jewett Arts Center, and Keohane Sports Center. Wellesley is a short bus or train ride from Boston and Cambridge, giving students access to nearby cultural and academic resources. Cross-registration expands course options at MIT, Olin College of Engineering, Babson College, and Brandeis University.

International students can choose from more than 180 approved study-abroad programs across academic disciplines, including semester and full-year options. Students in credit-bearing programs pay regular Wellesley tuition and remain eligible for Wellesley financial aid. International applicants are those who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Class of 2029 included 77 international students, with 24 nations represented among non-U.S. citizens. Wellesley also offers a five-year joint B.A./M.A. program in international affairs through the Geneva Graduate Institute.