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Academics
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.
You will enroll in a required Italian language course and one English-taught area studies course, for a total of 6 credits. Placement in the IES Abroad language course is determined by an online predeparture language assessment and an on-site interview conducted during orientation.
Along with your Italian course, you will choose an English-taught area studies course. These courses encourage experiential learning by making the city’s historical, artistic, and architectural wealth your classroom. Area studies courses offered have included:
- Art History
- History
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
Courses
This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL/HS/AH 255 - From Pontius Pilate to Theodosius: The Advent of Christianity | Summer | English | 3 |
| US/SO/AH 319 - Rome as a Living Museum | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL/HS/AH 255 - From Pontius Pilate to Theodosius: The Advent of Christianity | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT 105 - Beginning Italian I | Summer | Italian | 3 |
| IT 205 - Intermediate Italian I | Summer | Italian | 3 |
| IT 305 - Advanced Italian I | Summer | Italian | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL/HS/AH 255 - From Pontius Pilate to Theodosius: The Advent of Christianity | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| US/SO/AH 319 - Rome as a Living Museum | Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| US/SO/AH 319 - Rome as a Living Museum | Summer | English | 3 |
Field Trips & Events
Explore Italy through IES Abroad-organized field trips. Possible locations include:
Amalfi Coast
Enjoy the stunning coast by boat. Explore the coastal towns of Amalfi and Ravello. Visit the amazing archaeological sites of Paestum and take taste the products of a local farm.
Tuscany
Tour the countryside of one of Italy’s most unique regions, with its gorgeous landscapes and rich artistic legacy. You will also visit the sites of the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.
IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.
Course-Related Trips
IES Abroad Rome organizes course-related trips that complement what you’re learning in the classroom, and contribute to your general knowledge of Italian culture and society.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Rome is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it’s the orientation program that prepares you for what’s ahead, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
Orientation
During the 2-day orientation, we'll introduce you to:
- IES Abroad staff
- Fellow students
- IES Abroad policies
- Academics
- Safety information
- Daily life in Rome
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Rome, it will feel like home.
Apartments
Furnished apartments are single-sex and typically house four to seven IES Abroad students, with the option to live with a local university student. Apartments offer fully-equipped kitchens, Internet access, and a washing machine. No meals are provided.
Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events
Explore Italian culture and get to know your classmates through cooking classes, trattoria nights, and daytrips to the Roman beachside.
Get to Know Your New City
The Pantheon, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican…the list of historic sites in Rome is endless. Our programs take you beyond the tourist visits and inside the cultural and historic significance of these landmarks.
Soccer is more than a sport in Italy. Soak in the passion and pride at an A.S. Roma game in the Stadio Olimpico.
Spend the morning picking up produce, cured meats, freshly baked bread, and Rome’s famous mozzarella di bufala. Pro tip: Make it a picnic with your local friends and head to a park or piazza to enjoy!
While founded on seven hills, Rome is actually surrounded by 10. Take your pick and climb to the top for the best views of the city.
There’s no denying the mouthwatering food of Rome. Partake in the Center-sponsored cooking class, where you’ll learn the techniques and traditions of Roman cooking first-hand.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
| Term | Tuition | Housing | Insurance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2018 | $5,050 | $1,805 | $135 |
$6,990 |
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
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