Admission Requirements

The requirements for admission to St. John International University’s study abroad program are as follows:
 •  This program is open exclusively to degree-seeking students enrolled at university in their home country. 
 •  Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75*.

*For those students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement admission may still be possible. These students will be required to submit supplemental application materials: one letter of academic recommendation and a letter of intent written by the student. The letter of intent should express why the student wishes to undertake a study abroad program at St. John International and what they hope to gain from the experience.

Application Procedures

In order to apply to a SJIU study abroad program, candidates must provide the following for review by the Admissions Office:

1.     Completed application forms

2.     Official transcripts current college or university (may be sent separately)

3.     A written statement of purpose (if also required by the home istitution, students may simply include a copy)

4.     Two letters of recommendation. 

5.     Application fee of €50 (non-refundable)

6.     Four passport-size photographs (1-1/2''x2'') with the student's name printed on the back. These will be used to obtain various documents once in Italy

7.     Photocopy of a valid passport


Please note: All applicants who are NOT native English speakers must also submit TOEFL exam results in order to verify their language level.

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SJIU IN ENGLISH OR ITALIAN. IF TRANSLATION FROM THE ORIGINAL IS NECESSARY,  THEY MUST BE NOTARIZED.

Download the Study Abroad Application Form.

All original documents must be sent by mail to:

St. John International University
Castello Della Rovere - Piazza Rey
10048 Vinovo (TO), Italy
 
Application forms may initially be submitted by fax; however, all originals must then be received by SJIU before the application can be processed:

Fax: +39 (011) 965 3849

It is not necessary to send the documents all together. However, SJIU will inform students of their admittance only after all the documentation has been received.