Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

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Language:

Italian, English

Climate:

Mediterranean

Currency:

Euro

Vibes:

Best!

About Rome

Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and the reasons are clear. The city’s unparalleled glimpse into the past is a sight to behold! Rome offers countless historical, cultural, artistic, and even modern attractions to keep you busy while you live abroad. Italy’s capital is home to around 2.7 million people. The mild, Mediterranean climate makes it a great place to live year round.

Rome is a hub of European politics, art, and fashion. Your head will turn in every direction as you explore this city, including the Capitoline museum, Galleria Borghese, the Vatican, and the Coliseum. Snap some photos on the Spanish steps, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and catch a glimpse of the Pope near St. Peter’s Basilica. And did we mention food? You can eat your way through this city! Italy and Rome are known for its delicious cuisine. Cap dinner off with an espresso and you're living like a true Italian. While in Rome, you can hop over to one of the smallest countries in the world, Vatican City. It houses the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and endless amounts of beautiful artwork.

While all roads may lead to Rome, there are plenty of roads that lead out as well! As a major transportation hub, Rome is a great jumping off point for the rest of Europe.

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Programs available in Rome, Italy
Semester in Rome - American University of Rome
15 in Italy
Quarter Friendly
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Gap Year Friendly
Study and live in the timeless, exciting city of Rome, where ancient ruins rub shoulders with modern buildings, mopeds, and macchiatos. Your Semester in Rome takes place at the American University of
Summer in Rome
4-8 weeks in Italy
Quarter Friendly
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Gap Year Friendly
A stellar summer program with exciting academic courses! Our Summer in Rome program offers the perfect study abroad experience: an array of courses at a distinguished institution, a wealth of co-curri
What subjects can be studied?
Worried your major won’t fit into our course options? It will! Our courses cover 10 disciplines.
Art & Design
Humanities
Social Sciences
Business
Communications
Sustainability
World Languages
Health
Natural & Applied Sciences
Internship
CIS Abroad planned a trip for our group to Orvieto for a weekend. It was one of my favorite things I have done so far. We got to make pasta dough and fully immerse ourselves in Italian family home culture.
Summer Megnia
Semester in Rome - American University of Rome
This was the experience of a lifetime being able to spend a semester in Rome. I’ve had the opportunity to be exposed to many new things, travel to new places, and make lifelong friends!
Corrine Drew
Semester in Rome - American University of Rome
At the American University of Rome, I took a sports-writing class. One of our assignments was attending a Diamond League Press Conference and the event itself. It was such a unique experience and I had so much fun.
Brooke Fallis
Summer in Rome
One of the best aspects of the program was my site director, who is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. The difference between my experience and my fellow students' experiences in other programs was very noticeable.
Kate Donnelly
Semester in Rome - American University of Rome
I had never been to Europe, and the opportunity to spend a month immersing myself in Italian culture was incredible! It was nice to get out of my comfort zone and try new things that I otherwise wouldn't have here at home. I took a Conflict and Peace in the Mediterranean politics class. At my home university I focus more on American politics, so being able to study a different region and get a different perspective from my Italian professor that lives there was great!
Mariah Karigan
Summer in Rome
It was so cool how CIS Abroad organized excursions around Rome and Italy to show you the beauty of your new home at no extra cost. The American University of Rome was great for my interests, which include International Relations and Business.
Tommy Ranucci
Semester in Rome - American University of Rome
My experience blew my expectations out of the water. I was immersed in Italian culture, learned how to make pasta and how to taste wine, walked the beautiful streets of Rome, talked to locals, all while making lifelong friends. I also became incredibly inspired career-wise by taking a class I never would have. I truly could not have asked for anything more.
Brooke Fallis
Summer in Rome
CIS Abroad provided me with one of the most transformative experiences of my life. As a first-generation student-athlete, this opportunity was a significant milestone that I am incredibly grateful to have achieved. The joy and passion for travel I discovered through this program was unparalleled. 
Fayth Julius
Summer in Rome
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