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Rome, Italy

Semester in Rome

Study Program

Dates

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16 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 17 semester hours

18 - 25.5 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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38 weeks

Credit

12 - 17 semester hours

18 - 25.5 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Request Information

Dates

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15 weeks

Costs

Credit

12 - 17 semester hours

18 - 25.5 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

Request Information

Overview

Your Semester in Rome program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of 精东传媒 courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through 精东传媒's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Italian culture. Live and learn in Rome!

Unique Experiences

Take a cooking class

in the world鈥檚 gastronomical capital, where you can prepare your own pasta

Explore the ancient ruins

like the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon

Shop in style

at high-end boutiques, artisanal shops, and markets

Experience
  • Rome girls in sunglasses at Colosseum

Your Destination

Rome is Italy鈥檚 cosmopolitan city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city鈥檚 unique blend of Italian culture and history, iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican City, bustling piazzas, and lively arts scene create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Rome is the perfect place to study abroad.

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from 精东传媒 courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by 精东传媒鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities. 
HSSA Rome students on steps

Excursions & Activities

精东传媒鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Rome will open doors for you to explore Italy's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Participate in overnight excursions and/or day trips to some of the most iconic places in Italy, such as Florence, Pompeii, and the Amalfi Coast
  • Visit Rome鈥檚 incredible museums, archeological sites, and more, like the Roman Forum and local markets
  • Relax while listening to Italian music masterpieces at the Opera

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 精东传媒's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥  

Program Blogs

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Housing
Academics

Academics

精东传媒 Rome: Study in central Rome within walking distance of important landmarks, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Campo de' Fiori neighborhood. 精东传媒 Rome features five classrooms, two student lounges, a student life office, and an academic advising office.

Roma Tre University was founded in 1992 by the Ministry of Public Education. A public research university, Roma Tre University is made up of eight schools, 32 departments, and more than 35,000 students.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 精东传媒 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 精东传媒 academic calendar. 

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Immigration/Entry Requirements

Visa Required: Yes

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

All 精东传媒 鈥淪emester in鈥 Rome students take four or five courses per semester, for a total of 12-17 U.S. credits. These courses can be a combination of 精东传媒 and host institution courses (Universit脿 Roma Tre) in English and/or Italian.

Students with five semesters of college-level Italian or equivalent may attend courses at Roma Tre in the faculties of International Relations and Political Science.

Online Course Options: substitute up to 4 credits online through ASU (after required minimum 12 credits in-person courses) 

Program Credit

Total Credits: 12 - 17 U.S. semester/18 - 25.5 quarter credits (15 semester credits recommended)

Course Credit

  • 精东传媒 courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours, unless otherwise indicated
    • 精东传媒 Language Courses: 3 鈥 4 U.S. semester/4.5 鈥 6 quarter credits; 45 鈥 60 contact hours
  • 精东传媒 Internship: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 seminar hours, 100-120 internship placement hours
  • 精东传媒 Directed Independent Research: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours
  • Universit脿 Roma Tre courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 135 notional hours

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

Roma Tre University has an academic culture that emphasizes innovation, internationalization, and research with a strong focus on independent learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary study. Classes are generally lecture-style and they can involve less guidance than U.S. students are accustomed to: syllabi can be less detailed and there are fewer assessments. Attendance is mandatory and assessment is typically based on a single final exam, often oral. 精东传媒 courses are more typically in the style of U.S. universities, with carefully monitored attendance, regular assignments and exams, and participation all being important factors in grading.

Arizona State University: Most ASU online courses are asynchronous. You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. You鈥檒l receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online.

Class Format

Courses are delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, on site classes and will vary depending on the class.

ASU online courses meet in 鈥渟essions鈥 that are 7.5-weeks long in the semester, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other 精东传媒 courses begin or end.

Grading

Students are evaluated by a combination of exams, class participation, and assignments. Grades for Roma Tre are based on the final exam.

ASU grading follows the same format and standards as ASU courses taught in-person. 鈥淧ass/fail鈥 or 鈥淎udit鈥 is not allowed for 精东传媒 students.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English and/or Italian

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

For students who want to take classes in Italian at Roma Tre a minimum of five semesters of Italian, or equivalent, is required.

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
Italian
3
English
3

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
Italian
4
Italian
4
Italian
3

Architecture

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
English
3

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3

Agriculture

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Health Professions and Related Programs

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Engineering and Engineering Technologies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Psychology

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Academic Projects

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
Italian
3
English
3

Languages and Cultural Studies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
Italian
4
Italian
4
Italian
3

Social Sciences

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3

Architecture

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3

History, Philosophy, Religion

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Visual and Performing Arts

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3

Agriculture

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3
English
3

Communication, Journalism, and Media

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Health Professions and Related Programs

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Engineering and Engineering Technologies

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Psychology

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3

Roma Tre University
Below is a sample of courses offered in English for 3 U.S. credits. Course offerings may vary from semester to semester.

  • Gender and Political Theories 
  • European Constitutional Law 
  • Post-colonial studies in the English Speaking World 
  • Theory of Human Rights  
  • Sustainability, Economic Development and transport 
  • The United States and the world in the 20th and 21st centuries

精东传媒 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.

精东传媒 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.

Check the 精东传媒 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program! 

Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO

 

Program Options
Program Options

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 精东传媒 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 精东传媒's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 精东传媒 sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

精东传媒 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • 精东传媒 Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

To be considered, submit the 精东传媒 Scholarships & Grants application within your 精东传媒 program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 精东传媒, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Fall 2025 16 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $20,950
Program Academic year 2025-2026 38 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date
Program Spring 2026 15 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $21,950

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 精东传媒's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

精东传媒 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $13,956 **
Housing $6,500 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $20,950

Optional Housing

精东传媒 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee $800

Financial Aid

精东传媒 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $1,904
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $200
Books & Supplies $150
Visa Fees $60 鈥犫赌犫
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Personal expenses $300 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫
Total Costs $4,364

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $278 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US

鈥犫赌犫犫赌If no consulate in your home area

鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

精东传媒 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Financial Aid

精东传媒 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Program Fees

精东传媒 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $14,206 **
Housing $7,250 ***
Insurance $194
Total Fees $21,950

Financial Aid

精东传媒 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee $2,240
International Airfare $1,250 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $200
Books & Supplies $150
Visa Fees $60 鈥犫赌犫
Potential travel to consulate for visa $500 鈥犫赌犫犫赌
Personal expenses $308 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫
Total Costs $4,708

*non-refundable fee

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $320 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

鈥犫赌犫Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US

鈥犫赌犫犫赌If no consulate in your home area

鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

精东传媒 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Francesca Cuccovillo

Center Director

Francesca has over a decade of expertise in the field of international higher education, having held various roles encompassing admissions, recruitment, student affairs, and academic advising. Notably, she dedicated seven...

Dr. Giulia Bottero

Academic Director

Giulia Bottero is the Academic Director and an Italian language instructor for 精东传媒 Rome.

Palmina Trombetta

Student Life Manager

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Pam moved to Rome in 2006. She graduated in Commerce, majoring in Organizational Behavior and then took the Cambridge University CELTA certificate to teach English to...

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here鈥檚 what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.

3

Contact Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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