Duke in Venice

  Italy

• Venice: 
Venice

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall/Spring

Description: Duke in Venice is based at Venice International University (VIU), located on the island of San Servolo. VIU is an association of universities from around the world. The partners are: Boston College, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Duke University, Fondazione di Venezia, Ludwig Maximilians Universität (Munich, Germany), Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio, Provincia di Venezia, Tel Aviv University (Israel), Tilburg University (Netherlands), Tsinghua University (China), Università IUAV di Venezia, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), and Waseda University (Japan).

Faculty from all partner universities will offer courses at VIU, all taught in English. Students will have the opportunity to take courses from all of these international scholars and will enjoy a truly international academic experience by mixing with their European peers. Although no previous knowledge of Italian is required, it is strongly recommended that students begin study of the language before arriving in Venice. Italian language will be a required course for students on the Duke in Venice program. Students will have access to the libraries of the two Venetian institutions. Computer labs, including e-mail, will be available at VIU.

Highlights: The island of San Servolo was the seat of a Benedictine Monastery as early as the 8th century and was transformed into a hospital in the mid-eighteenth century. Its buildings have been developed over the ages, mirroring themselves in the tranquil waters of the lagoon and now cover an area of over sixteen thousand square meters, with a park approximately 10 acres large.

The island is located in the Venetian lagoon, between Venice's main city center and the island of Lido. It takes 10 minutes by boat to reach Piazza San Marco, the heart of Venice, 20 minutes to reach Venice international airport Marco Polo.

San Servolo is a park-like oasis in a unique urban setting. Students can study, work and relax among picturesque buildings, trees and a peaceful park overlooking Venice and its magic atmosphere. In addition to this, students will have an extraordinary opportunity to study under conditions that are significantly different from their normal day-to-day studying environment. They will be given the chance to share their experiences and knowledge with students and scholars coming to San Servolo from all around the world.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript