Designed to take you inside Italian cinema, our Film & Media Studies Program makes Rome the set of your study abroad adventure. It’s here you will connect your passion to your studies while enrolling in IES Abroad courses that allow you to create your own documentary, develop photography experience, explore the ethics of storytelling, and more. An Italian language course rounds out your Film and Media Studies focus.
Rome, Italy
Film & Media Studies








At a Glance
Program Dates:
- Spring 2025: January 27 - May 08
- Fall 2025: Early September - Late November
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About the Program
New Italy Visa Process Starting Fall 2025
The Italian Senate recently approved a Legislative Decree that will significantly impact the visa application process for students studying in Italy for more than 90 days. As of January 10, 2025, students must appear in person at their consulate for fingerprinting, making batch processing—such as IES Abroad's ACCeSS program—impossible.
However, as of February 13th, we have learned that discussions on potential modifications of the legislative decree are taking place and an update will be provided soon.
In the meantime, we are exploring interim solutions for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, including potential program length adjustments, and are closely monitoring updates. We will keep applicants, students, and school partners informed.
Fall 2025
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Program Advisor

Riley Villhauer
Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!
About the Destination

Why Rome?
Where better to study film and media abroad than in the center of the Italian film industry: Rome!
The Student Experience
All Roads Lead to Rome... Re-Entry Reflection
After returning to the USA, I'm seeing the ways that my semester abroad changed me.