Undergraduate Minor in Italian Studies

Discover the Italian Studies Minor 

Dive into the culture and history of Italy with a flexible minor in Italian Studies. Open to students from any department or college at the University of Minnesota, the minor lets you choose from a wide range of courses in literature, film, history, and culture to fit your interests and goals. With approval from our undergraduate advisor, you can also integrate related coursework in fields such as art history, music, English, and more—tailoring the minor to your passions and career aspirations.

Through the Italian Studies minor, you’ll build cultural fluency, sharpen critical thinking, and develop communication skills that translate across disciplines and professions. Whether you’re drawn to food and fashion, cinema and the arts, or politics and global exchange, the program offers an engaging pathway to broaden your perspective and strengthen your academic profile.

The Italian Studies minor is an ideal complement to majors across the university, including design, art history, business, economics, international studies, and beyond.

Take the next step—meet with our advisor to learn more and declare your Italian Studies minor today.