Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
Italian serves as the modern tongue of Italy, showcasing its rich culture globally through art, music, poetry, fashion, cuisine, and architecture. As Italy thrives as an industrialized nation within the European Union, its language gains prominence. The Italian program (ITAL) aims to equip students with linguistic and cultural proficiency, enabling them to engage meaningfully in discussions and events tied to Italy's vibrant cultural and professional spheres. Our curriculum caters to students pursuing graduate studies, research, careers in humanities and sciences, or teaching professions, providing comprehensive preparation across diverse fields.
High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Maryland passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Maryland passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower