Program Details
Location
Bologna,
Italy
Term
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Housing
Apartment
Languages Taught In
Italian
Sponsor
BCSP
Program Eligibility
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
B average in Italian language courses
Language Prerequisite
4 semesters of college level Italian for fall semester, and 5 semesters for spring semester
Program Model
Program Structure
The BCSP program is a consortium program run through Indiana University. You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades count toward your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript. More information can be found on the Academic Policies page.
The BCSP program allows for cultural immersion through classes at the local university, living with local Italians, and the possibility to do an internship with a local organization.
Coursework
While studying on the BCSP program, you will take some classes at the University of Bologna, and some classes at the BCSP center. Classes at the BCSP center are limited and are with other US students studying abroad. Beyond that, you can choose from a wide variety of classes at the University of Bologna, where you will be in class with local Italian students. All courses are taught entirely in Italian.
Fall semester will start with an intensive language course that all BCSP students take together. Once that is completed, you will start your University of Bologna courses and your BCSP courses. Spring semester does not start with an intensive language course, so students studying abroad only for the spring semester must have at least 5 semesters of college-level Italian.
For more information, visit the BCSP website.
Finding Course Information
Learn about country-specific academic terminology and how to find host university course information.
This is an affiliate program. You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades factor into your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript with an A/F grade. Consult the Learning Abroad Center's Academic Policies for more information.
Affiliate organizations and partner universities will not accept applications from UMTC students without the endorsement of the Learning Abroad Center. You must participate in affiliate organization and partner university programs through the standard Learning Abroad Center application process.
Finding Course Information
Dates Details
Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:
| Term | Dates | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Early January to mid June | September 15th |
| Academic Year 2024/2025 | Late August to mid June | March 15th |
| Fall 2024 | Late August to mid December | March 15th |
**If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials by the following business day.
Orientation Dates & Locations
The Learning Abroad Center provides a pre-departure orientation(s) in addition to the orientation offered by your affiliate program team. It is your responsibility to know the information shared at these orientations.
Orientation consists of several sessions, all of which are created to support your preparation to go abroad:
- Online Health & Safety Orientation: This asynchronous module can be accessed in your LAC checklist and is mandatory.
- LAC Affiliate Orientation (live Zoom session): UofM-specific information will be covered (academic planning, finances, etc.). Details on the LAC affiliate orientation will be sent to you via email.
- Affiliate Provider Orientation: This orientation will cover program-specific information. Your affiliate provider will invite you to a pre-departure orientation leading up to your departure.
The Learning Abroad Center also offers 2 optional orientations:
Fees
University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.
Billing & Payments
Visit Billing for information about the billing process for application fees, deposits, and program fees.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Each of our affiliated programs awards its own array of scholarships. While many are need-based, others are based on merit, location, academic area, or diversity criteria. Explore your options within specific affiliates' scholarship pages.
Visit Financial Information for information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.
Bridging Loan
Bridging Loan, a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the confirmation deposit and/or flights cost, is available for this program for eligible students going abroad during an eligible term.
Cancellation Policy
Before you apply to or confirm your participation on this program, review the Learning Abroad Center's Cancellation Policy to inform yourself of the timeline and financial obligations for canceling
Academic Year 2024–25
Bologna Consortial Studies ProgramAcademic Yr Fall 2024/Spring 2025 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $36,077 |
| International health insurance | $628 |
| Housing and/or mealsHousing is paid directly to your provider in Bologna. | $0 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $37,105 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $37,105 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteRoundtrip airfare to and from Bologna | $1,800 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documents$60 for the cost of the visa, and $120 for the residence permit, paid when you arrive. | $180 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,130 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $400 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeIncludes rent, utilities, and meals ($1200 per month) | $12,000 |
| Essential daily living expensesIncludes things like transportation, toiletries, cost of required cell phone, etc. | $2,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $14,400 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $53,635 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $3,000 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Fall 2024
Bologna Consortial Studies ProgramFall Semester 2024 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $22,300 |
| International health insurance | $240 |
| Housing and/or mealsHousing is paid directly to your provider in Bologna | $0 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $22,940 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $22,940 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteRoundtrip flight to and from Bologna | $1,800 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documents$60 for the cost of the visa, and $120 for the residence permit, paid when you arrive. | $180 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,130 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $200 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeIncludes rent, utilities, and meals ($1200 per month) | $4,800 |
| Essential daily living expensesIncludes things like transportation, toiletries, cost of required cell phone, etc. | $1,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $6,000 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $31,070 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,500 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Spring 2023
Bologna Consortial Studies ProgramSpring Semester 2023 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $20,405 |
| International health insurance | $300 |
| Housing and/or mealsHousing is paid directly to your provider in Bologna. | $0 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $21,105 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $21,105 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $1,700 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documents$60 for the cost of the visa, and $120 for the residence permit, paid when you arrive. | $180 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations*In case of required COVID tests for entry/exit | $150 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,180 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $250 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeIncludes rent, utilities, and meals ($1200 per month) | $7,200 |
| Essential daily living expensesIncludes things like transportation, toiletries, cost of required cell phone, etc. | $1,200 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $8,650 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $31,935 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,500 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Prepare
Complete pre-application advising.
Apply
The COVID-19 vaccine series is strongly recommended, pursuant to CDC guidelines, but not required for participation in this program.
You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Complete
After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which will include the following items:
- Application Essay
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (One needs to be completed by a recent Italian instructor/professor and should include a detailed description of your language level and proficiency)
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.
Next Steps
- Upon submitting the online application, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application was received.
- Follow the instructions on your application checklist to submit all of the items. Your application is not considered complete until all items on your application checklist are either received or waived.
- Complete the affiliate program's application requirements as applicable.
- Your completed application is reviewed by our program team. If nominated for participation, the Learning Abroad Center contacts the affiliate's staff to notify them of your status.
- You will be notified of an admission decision by email. If admitted, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist. Log in to the online application to review the confirmation checklist and submit the required items.
- Do not pay the affiliate’s confirmation deposit. The affiliate accepts the Learning Abroad Center’s deposit as indication of confirmation. The Learning Abroad Center deposit is submitted by completing the Confirmation and Payment Agreement found on the confirmation checklist assigned to you.
- If you decide not to continue with the application process, log in to the online application and submit a Cancel Request. You must also notify your affiliate of your cancellation.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about this program, send an email to
Sara McCabe at [email protected],
or call at
612.624.9373
Contact Program Alum
Below is a list of additional students who participated in past program sessions. They are ready and willing to answer your questions about this program. Feel free to contact them during your decision-making process or anytime during your pre-departure preparation to get a student perspective.
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
Nadia W.—Italian Studies major
Spring 2023
Ben B.—Finance major