University of Trento
- For a full semester or academic year, take classes across a variety of subjects. Ideal for students with advanced Italian proficiency and a desire to be independent.
- Summer programs are approximately two weeks long with courses taught in English. New programs across a variety of subjects are offered each year!
- Live in the beautiful city of Trento, located at the foot of the Dolomite mountains, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1997.
Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Italy, the University of Trento is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with strong connections to industry and top-class services. Founded in 1962 this mid-sized university has a student population of over 17,000 including its 1,500 international students. With 11 academic departments and 4 centers (located in Trento, Rovereto, Povo, and Mesiano) there are several areas of study to choose from in Italian as well as options in English.
Trento, Italy is an Italian city located in the Adige River Valley, which is a glacial valley just south of the Dolomite Mountains in the Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trento acts as a educational, financial and political hub in northern Italy, partially due to the University of Trento being located here. The city is surrounded by mountains, allowing for beautiful sights at all times of the day. The city center has a picturesque Medieval feel due to its historic buildings--such as Castello del Buonconsiglio and Trento Cathedral--that line the streets. Even though Trento maintains a Renaissance atmosphere, it is very much a cosmopolitan city in this day and age. Trento is actually located in one of the wealthiest provinces in Italy, and it is continuously ranked as one of the best cities in Italy to reside in.
Semester & Academic Year
Undergraduate and graduate students studying for the semester at the University of Trento may earn up to 15 hours of KU credit. Courses and grades will be posted as KU equivalents on a student's academic transcript and grades earned abroad will figure into the KU GPA. Students should discuss their plans with their academic advisor(s) to ensure that courses completed in Trento will be applicable toward their KU degree. To view course offerings you can use the Course Catalog webpage. For additional information about preparing for your program, view the Selected exchange students webpage
The full semester programs at The University of Trento offer a limited number of courses in English. Some majors may find that courses in their discipline are mostly or exclusively taught in Italian. A minimum A2 proficiency in Italian is required, with variations for Economics and Law.
Summer School at Trento
Undergraduate and graduate students studying for the summer at the University of Trento may earn up to 4 hours of KU credit over a two-week period. Courses and grades will be posted as KU equivalents on a student's academic transcript and grades earned abroad will figure into the KU GPA. Students should discuss their plans with their academic advisor(s) to ensure that courses completed in Trento will be applicable toward their KU degree.
The International Summer School program at the University of Trento offers courses in English. The programs offered change year to year to better cover a variety of departments. To keep up-to-date with the programs on offer you will need to reference Trento's Summer and Winter School webpage.
Students participating in a bilateral exchanges with the University of Trento are eligible to apply for student accommodations through the Opera Universitaria website, a provincial institution that supports students in finding accommodations in residences or shared flats at highly affordable rates. Students are also able to look at off-campus housing options.
The University of Trento welcomes international students, and will make you feel right at home. The Welcome Office organizes activities throughout the term that are open to all international guests including: guided tours of Trento in February and September for newcomers; bus tours of the surrounding regions, Italian conversation sessions, and a buddy system for new students.
All students have unique things to consider when studying abroad. A Traveler Profile is a set of personal factors, characteristics or life experiences that could impact daily life abroad. Your individual Traveler Profile may include things such as your age, foreign language proficiency, gender, medical history, medication use, mental health, mobility, piercings and tattoos, travel experience, and more.
SAGE is dedicated to creating international engagement opportunities that meet the needs of all our students and providing resources to support you through the process of studying abroad. Before selecting a program, consider how your Traveler Profile may impact your experience abroad in unique ways and talk with your Program Coordinator about any program-specific concerns. Students with documented disabilities should discuss any accommodation needs with their Program Coordinator early in the planning process.
Check our Traveler Profile pages linked below for information specific to you and other students who may be on your program.
- Adult Learners and Non-Traditional Students
- First Generation Students
- Physical and Mental Health Histories
- Religious, Spiritual, and Non-Religious Students
- Sexual and Gender Diversity
- Students of Color Abroad
- Students with Children
- Students with Financial Need
- Veterans, Active Duty, and ROTC
- Visible and Invisible Disabilities
University of Trento semester and academic year programs are open to all KU students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. These programs are ideal for students who desire an authentic experience as an international student when they are abroad, are independent and want to enhance their problem-solving skills, and would feel comfortable navigating a new city and academic system without extensive assistance.
Students wanting to attend for a semester or academic year will be nominated by SAGE so then they can complete the admission steps with Trento.
Each University of Trento summer program has its own eligibility requirements that students need to meet alongside the KU study abroad requirements.
Program Cost for Academic Year in Trento
Program Cost for Fall Semester in Trento
These additional info pages will help as students prepare and are arriving at the University of Trento.