Upcoming Website Maintenance

This Wednesday morning U.S. Central Time the IES Abroad website will be down for scheduled site maintenance. During this time login and account creation will be unavailable, but we expect this disruption to be brief. Thank you for your patience.

Rome, Italy

Summer - Fashion Studies

Study Abroad
Length:
Summer
students use sparklers to spell out "ROMA" in front of the Colosseum in Rome
Buildings in Rome from the rooftops
an artistic shot of people's feet as they walk toward Castel Sant'Angelo
students pose for a fashionable photo in Rome

At a Glance

Housing:

Apartment

Credits:

6 to 9 per Summer

Language of Instruction:

English, Italian

Language Prerequisites:

None

Visa Required:

Maybe

About the Program

Our summer program partners with the Accademia di Costume e Moda—a recognized center of excellence in the fields of fashion and costume design education—to provide two fundamental fashion courses. 

You will enroll in both fashion and design courses, and then you'll have the option of taking an additional course in Art History at the IES Abroad Center. The course will help you discover masterpieces in the city, and analyze how even in art and architecture, style and design deeply characterize different historical periods. 

Background Image Mask
Study at One of Rome’s Most Famous Fashion Academies

Take the courses on Fashion and Styling to Accessories Design.

Background Image Mask
Rome Will Be Your Classroom

Learn about Roman history and culture.

Background Image Mask
Travel Throughout Italy

Explore Italy through IES Abroad-organized field trips.

Background Image Mask
Attend Cultural Events

Explore Italian culture through organized events.

Summer 2024

Program Dates:

May 22 - July 05

Application Deadline:

Estimated Cost:

$
7,786

Program Advisor

Kellie Wallace headshot

Kellie Wallace

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!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ study@IESabroad.org

About the Destination

Why Rome?

Explore fashion design and production in one of the world’s top fashion cities this summer— Rome! Through coursework and hands-on experience, you’ll explore both the theoretical and the practical aspects of contemporary Italian fashion production. Field trips to local museums, exhibitions, and other sites of interests provide context for what you are learning in the classroom.

Learn More About Rome

Get to Know Your New City

Background Image Mask
Discover the Ins and Outs of World-Famous Landmarks

Our programs take you inside the cultural significance of Roman landmarks.

Background Image Mask
Watch a Roma Game

Soak in the passion and pride at an A.S. Roma game.

Background Image Mask
Take in a Panoramic View of the City

Take your pick of Rome's hills, and climb to the top for the best views.

Background Image Mask
Take a Cooking Class

Learn the techniques and traditions of Roman cooking first-hand.

The Student Experience

View All Blogs

Housing

  • Apartment

Apartment

Share an apartment with other IES Abroad students and have the option of living with an Italian Student Companion (ISC), a local Italian student who provides opportunities to engage in cultural activities. Apartments are furnished, single-sex, and generally accommodate four to seven students, with two to three IES Abroad students sharing a bedroom. Internet access is available in every apartment. Meals are not included, but apartments offer equipped kitchens.

Academics