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100% English-Taught Education

AUR offers a fully English-speaking academic environment, with small, discussion-based classes led by international faculty.
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B.A. PSYCHOLOGY - IN ROME

U.S.–accredited Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, combining academic rigor with the irreplaceable experience of studying human behaviour in one of Europe's most culturally complex cities.

A Global Degree with U.S. Accreditation

AUR is an American university in Rome, accredited in the U.S. and recognized worldwide—giving you global career mobility after graduation.

A More Affordable Alternative

Compared to rising US tuition and living costs, Rome offers a high-quality education in an affordable, student-friendly city - and we offer U.S. Financial Aid.

A Cultural & Career Advantage

Rome is a hub for international organizations, NGOs, business, art, and diplomacy - providing you with international internship and career opportunities beyond what many US cities might offer.

A Welcoming, English-Speaking Student Community

You’ll find an international student body from the U.S., UK, and around the world - all studying in English, making it easy to connect, collaborate, and feel at home.

Experience the best of both worlds

Choosing The American University of Rome means getting the U.S.-accredited, liberal arts, English-language university experience you're looking for—plus the adventure, culture, and career advantages of studying in one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals.

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The program is intentionally international and interdisciplinary. Built around American Psychological Association undergraduate guidelines and informed by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations’ EuroPsy standards, it prepares students for mobility across educational systems and future professional pathways.

Psychology at AUR is designed around a central question: 

How do people think, feel, develop, and interact within increasingly complex global societies?

The program combines scientific investigation with human-centered inquiry, introducing students to cognitive, biological, social, developmental, and applied perspectives on behavior. 

Students develop research skills, statistical literacy, and analytical reasoning as they explore how psychology intersects with health, culture, education, communication, business, conflict resolution, and society.

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Why study Psychology in Rome? 

Rome offers a living context for exploring identity, migration, belonging, public health, and social change. Through field-based learning, internships, faculty mentorship, and opportunities such as an Early Childhood Learning practicum, students engage with psychology in both theory and practice.

Learning is further enriched by AUR’s global student community, where diverse cultural perspectives and lived experiences deepen understanding of how behavior is shaped by culture, environment, relationships, and society.

Careers with a Psychology major. 

A bachelor’s degree in psychology provides a strong foundation for a variety of careers that leverage understanding of human behavior, research skills and interpersonal abilities.

Some careers and positions require additional prerequisites, such as an advanced degree (e.g., psychologist), but there are many rewarding career options for graduates at the bachelor’s level, such as:

Administrative roles in healthcare
Career counselor
Case manager
Child development specialist
Community service manager
Human resources specialist
Market research analyst
Probation officer
Psychiatric technician
Rehabilitation specialist
Residential care coordinator
Sales representative
Social and human services assistant
Youth counselor

While some positions might offer entry-level opportunities, others could provide a pathway to further specialization and advancement with additional experience or education.