American University of Rome
The American University of Rome (commonly referred to as AUR) is a degree-granting American university in Rome, Italy. AUR is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education as an American University duly authorized to operate in Italy as a Foreign Higher Education Institution. The American University of Rome's degrees, accompanied by a Statement of Comparability or a Dichiarazione di Valore (Certified Degree Equivalency) is valid for admission to Italian graduate degree programs such as the laurea magistrale or Italian first level Master programs.
Seal of The American University of Rome | |
| Motto | "Inter Gentes Trans Orbem" |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Between Peoples Across the World" |
| Type | Private, independent, not for profit, liberal arts university |
| Established | 1969 |
| President | Dr. Scott Sprenger |
| Dean | Dr. John Mucigrosso |
| Students | 700 |
| Location | Rome , Italy 41.8857°N 12.4623°E |
| Campus | Urban Via Pietro Roselli, 4 |
| Colors | Green & silver |
| Nickname | AUR Wolves (men's) AUR She-Wolves (women's) |
| Mascot | Wolfie |
| Website | www.aur.edu/ |
The school was founded in 1969, making it the oldest American degree-granting university in Rome. AUR is situated near the center of Rome on the Janiculum hill in the Monteverde Vecchio neighborhood, and has a total student enrollment of around 700. The language of instruction is English.