Summer in Rome
Unique Experiences
Visit Italy鈥檚 world heritage sites
like ancient Pompeii, then head to Florence to salute Michelangelo鈥檚 鈥淒avid鈥 after a shopping spree at the local leather market
Enjoy the Italian lifestyle
with a relaxing day at the beach 鈥 and top it off by learning to prepare your own gnocchi and tiramis霉
Explore a vibrant metropolis
where the ultimate bucket list of must-sees awaits you around every corner
Your Destination
Rome is Italy鈥檚 historic city, celebrated for its rich summer events, scenic piazzas, and lively cultural scene. The city comes to life in the summer with outdoor festivals, bustling gelaterias, and opportunities to explore its world-famous history and iconic landmarks like the Colosseum. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Rome is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Diversity Your Experience: Spend 1 or 2 consecutive 6-week blocks of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
- Academic Courses: Choose from 精东传媒 courses and online courses delivered by 精东传媒鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
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:
- Hike in the breathtaking countryside of Lazio, or relax in the tranquil gardens and vineyards that surround The Eternal City
- Attend local festivals, music performances, or open-air cinema nights to fully immerse yourself in Italian culture and lifestyle
- Wander through medieval hilltop towns like Orvieto or Assisi, or unwind in picturesque seaside villages along Italy鈥檚 stunning coastlines
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
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Housing & Meals
Housing
精东传媒 Rome offers diverse housing options, including shared apartments, residence halls, and homestays located in exciting residential neighborhoods of Rome. They are conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants, caf茅s, shops, and public transportation and within a short commute to 精东传媒 Rome (approximately 30-70 minutes). 鈥&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;
Standard Housing:鈥疘ncludes a single or double room at a homestay, or a double or triple room at a鈥痵hared apartment or at a Residence Hall, (fewer square meters per student compared to Select housing), all located under 60-70 minutes from 精东传媒 Rome. 鈥&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;
- Homestays: Homestays鈥痜eature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Breakfast and dinner are included.
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- Residence Halls: Residence Halls have kitchen access and shared laundry facilities and common spaces. Meals are not included.
Select Housing: Includes double rooms (and some triple rooms) at a shared apartment or at a Residence Hall, that provide more square meters per student in the apartment as a whole, and a shorter commute time, located within 45 minutes of 精东传媒 Rome. Select housing requires an additional fee.鈥&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;
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- Residence Halls: Residence Halls have kitchen access and shared laundry facilities and common spaces. Meals are not included.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestays: Breakfast and dinner are provided.
- Shared Apartment/Residence Hall: Meals are not included.
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.
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 6-week sessions that fit within the 精东传媒 academic calendar.
Course Information
Courses
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. 鈥淕I鈥 denotes courses that are offered at multiple 精东传媒 locations.鈥
Language Classes鈥
- During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory language course will be required to take a language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.鈥
- Students can also enroll in an optional (non-credit) Survival Italian course during a single block.鈥
Summer Block I 2025
Summer Block II 2025
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
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 & 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
- 精东传媒 STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 精东传媒 Scholarships & Grants application within your 精东传媒 program application.
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 Summer Block I 2025 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $14,500 |
| Program Summer Block II 2025 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 |
| Program Summer Block I 2026 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Summer Block II 2026 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2026 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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 | $4,450 ** |
| Housing | $2,300 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $7,250 |
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 | $300 |
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.
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 | $714 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 |
| Local Transportation | $80 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $175 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $2,219 |
*non-refundable
**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.
鈥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$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.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $9,400 ** |
| Housing | $4,600 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $14,500 |
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 | $600 |
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.
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 | $1,428 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 |
| Local Transportation | $160 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $350 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $3,238 |
*non-refundable
**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.
鈥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$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.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,450 ** |
| Housing | $2,300 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $7,250 |
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 | $300 |
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.
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 | $714 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 |
| Local Transportation | $80 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $175 鈥犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $2,219 |
*non-refundable
**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.
鈥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$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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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
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.
Cristina Cavalieri
Student Life Director
Cristina brings more than a decade of experience in international education and student affairs.
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