AUR Viewbook in PDF - The American University of Rome

About the University
Founded in 1969, the American University of Rome serves degree students from more
than 40 countries, transfer students from universities all over the world and study
abroad students who spend a semester or year on our campus.
I chose AUR for my business degree because of its prime location in Europe, the diverse student body and
“the highly qualified professors coming from varied professional backgrounds.
J e s s i c a W o e h r l i n
Mission
AUR is a private liberal arts university that uses Rome
as its classroom and Italy and Europe as invaluable
resources. Since its founding AUR has created programs
of study that capitalize on engaged learning inside the
classroom and active exploration of historical, cultural
and archeological sites in Rome and beyond.
Central to AUR’s mission is the preparation of students
to live and work across cultures. This goal is embedded
in every academic and extracurricular program at the
University. AUR is small, selective in admission and
internationally recognized for the quality of its degree
programs.
Participatory Learning
AUR values its intimacy of scale as this environment
encourages faculty and students to connect with one
another, to learn in a collaborative manner and to
engage actively in academic pursuits. Learning takes
place within the classroom and in activities and excursions
in Rome, Italy, Europe and indeed the world.
Students and Faculty
AUR students—whether they arrive on campus as first
year, transfer or study abroad—come well-prepared
academically. Theirs is the “road less traveled” as they
pursue their intellectual, cultural, aesthetic and international
interests in identifying AUR and Rome as their
destination of choice.
At AUR, students find an excellent and diverse faculty to
instruct, lead and collaborate with them in their educational
pursuits. Expertise among the faculty is both
conceptual and experiential. The result for students is a
practical liberal arts education of the highest quality.
Location
Our location on top of the Janiculum, Rome’s highest
hill, in a garden of Roman pines, offers a spectacular
view of Rome and its surroundings. The campus is close
to two city parks, Villa Sciarra and Villa Doria Pamphili
and historical landmarks. The area also hosts diplomatic
residences and several international academies. The AUR
campus is a short 15-minute walk from central Rome.
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