All students enrolling at SAIS Bologna, after satisfactorily completing two semesters as full-time residents, will receive the one-year diploma. For those who continue their studies, this year counts as the first year of the M.A. In order to receive the diploma, all candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
Courses: Candidates for the diploma must complete successfully eight non-language courses taken for credit, normally within two consecutive semesters of study.
Language: Non-native English-speaking candidates must either pass an English proficiency examination by the end of the year or must successfully complete two semester courses in advanced English. All native English-speaking candidates must either pass a foreign-language proficiency examination or must successfully complete two regular semester courses in one of the languages offered at SAIS Bologna.
Important: Diploma students need to have passed exams in basic micro and macro if they want to take economics classes or classes for which economics is a prerequisite.
Volunteer positions, internships and employment are all encouraged. While international experience is strongly recommended, students should be able to show their interest in the field of international relations.
| Tuition | €31,533* |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | €8,500 |
| Health Insurance | €1,520 |
| Books and Supplies | €540 |
| Travel Allowance | €2,150 |
| Personal Expenses | €1,850 |
| Direct Loan Fees | €891*** |
| Total | €46,984** |
1. Bologna Center tuition and expenses are in EURO currency. In order to provide protection against a drop in value of the U.S. Dollar, the Bologna Center will put a ceiling on the tuition charged. 2. The above estimates are based on survey data from current students and actual rental costs provided by the student housing consultant. Figures are for single students sharing apartments. ** Please note: entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of €385 Euros. ***Estimated based on Average debt at SAIS from the 2012-2013 academic year. Loan fees will vary based on the amount that you borrow from year to year.
Candidates for the one-year diploma must complete a minimum of two semesters at SAIS Bologna as full-time resident students. Requirements include passing a minimum of eight courses during the academic year, not including a language course. For the language requirements, non-native English speakers must either pass an English proficiency examination by the end of the year or successfully complete two semesters of a course in advanced English. Native English speakers must either pass a language proficiency examination or successfully complete two regular semester courses in any of the foreign languages offered at SAIS Bologna. The intensive Italian course can be counted as a one-semester language course. However, this does not apply to the intensive English course or Survival Italian.
All students who meet the specific requirements are eligible to receive the Bologna Center Diploma. Students who intend to continue their studies to earn the M.A. or M.A.I.A. degree should plan their program of study at SAIS Bologna with careful attention to the respective degree requirements.