CIMBA
Program Details
| Program Location |
Pieve del Grappa, Italy
|
| Sponsor |
CIMBA |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 30008
|
| Duration |
Semester
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Fall 2025 |
09/15/25 to 12/06/25
|
| Current Program Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
01/19/25 to
04/11/25 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
CIMBA campus
The CIMBA Italy semester program is especially attractive to Purdue students majoring in management as the academic programs is designed to provide students with the foundation to thrive in a global business environment. Students will go beyond theory and practice. They will gain real-world views from prominent guest speakers, knowledgeable faculty who have lived and worked around the world, and company tours of multinational corporations and small Italian businesses. Students can immerse themselves in a host of cultural and historical activities on and near campus and throughout Italy and Europe as part of CIMBA’s Cultural Exploration Program.
The CIMBA campus is located in the small Italian town of Pieve del Grappa in the foothills of the Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Just an hour north of Venice and within a short train or plane ride to places such as Rome, Paris, London, Madrid, Munich, Vienna and Slovenia. Considered beautiful for its natural environment and picturesque old-town centers, the Veneto Region is home to a powerful business community that is unrivaled in Italy and remarkable by nearly any standard throughout Europe.
Due to the dates of the program, US citizens will NOT need to apply for an Italian visa to participate in this program.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
This program is sponsored by:
CIMBA.
Eligibility
Students in Venice
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
Interdisciplinary and Special Programs]
Specifically from:
ENTR (Interdisciplinary & Special Programs)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Students may select 12-18 credits of coursework. Classes are delivered in English and are designed to be international in flavor and to satisfy core or elective requirements. Courses in the following fields are typically offered: accounting, business analytics, finance, Italian, business, management, and marketing.
The University of Iowa administers this program, and the coursework aligns well with Purdue's curriculum.
Unique to this program, all students will participate in the Leadership Institute. This entails participation in one of several leadership or personal development programs designed to help students maximize their study abroad experience and grow their leadership skills. CIMBA also offers a semester-long follow-up to the leadership program that allows you to further your learning and skill growth.
Please note the semester version of this program does not offer Engineering courses. Students interested in taking Engineering on this program should visit the page for the summer version of this program here.
Click here for semester course descriptions.
Business students should be sure to cross-check the current CIMBA course listings with the study abroad equivalency page for business courses to ensure courses they plan to take are being offered in the term they plan to be abroad.
Excursions
CIMBA's schedule allows a one-week travel break as well as two extended weekends. To allow for extended weekends and travel breaks, there are some Saturday classes.
Housing
Students live on the CIMBA campus at the foot of the Italian Alps in the shadow of Mount Grappa. The residence hall has single or double rooms less than five minutes from CIMBA classrooms. Rooms include a bed and a desk for each student as well as bathroom facilities. Towels and linens as well as three meals per day in the cafeteria are provided.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program. The program and housing fees includes: Tuition for up to 18 credits, single or double occupancy room in an on-campus residence hall, three meals per day, rental fee for books and materials, housekeeping, linen and towel fee, 9 loads of laundry, and 3 gourmet dinner excursions for authentic multi-course Italian meals.
This program requires a $40 non-refundable application fee.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Spring 2025
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$10,410.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$7,085.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,300.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$90.00 |
| Meals |
$350.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,500.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Entrance to the charming CIMBA campus
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
