Semester in Rome
Unique Experiences
Take a cooking class
in the world’s 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
along Rome’s streets, which are lined with high-end boutiques, artisanal shops, and markets, offering everything from designer clothing to handmade crafts
2,700
years of history
900
churches in Rome, the most of any city in the world
50,000
spectators used to visit the colosseum for contests
Your Destination
Rome is simply a one-of-a-kind destination. Once the center of Western civilization, and with a history spanning nearly 3,000 years, Rome houses some of the world’s most-visited attractions. It also includes Vatican City, an independent country within Rome’s boundaries and the seat of the Pope, not to mention the home to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Thanks to its unparalleled beauty, Rome repeatedly hosts international movie productions – more recently for “The House of Gucci,” the upcoming “Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning,” and Angelina Jolie’s “Without Blood.”
CIEE Rome occupies the main floor of the prestigious Palazzo Capizucchi and it is a short walk from some of the main landmarks of the city, such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Rome.
The Culture
Excursions & 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’s incredible museums and archeological sites, and more, like the Roman Forum, local markets, the Senate House and the Presidential Palace, Cinecittà Studios, and other local businesses and startups
- Relax while listening to Italian music masterpieces at the Opera
Other Cultural Activities
- Participate in optional activities with local shelters or not-for-profit entities like Retake Rome to give back to the local community
- Join local student engagement groups to meet Italians, make friends, and network
Academic Projects
A for-credit Internship (in English) allows students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a local company within a variety of industry sectors. Students can choose to intern for NGOs, publishing companies, marketing agencies, businesses, and more. Internships include weekly classroom components that enrich the experience.
Directed Independent Research is for qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity toward a particular research topic. Independent research topics will be approved by the CIEE Rome Director and must reflect a topic that is relevant to Rome or Italy. To be accepted into this course, students must submit a structured proposal with the topic of exploration, and the significance of the research topic as it relates to Rome/Italy, methodology, a literature review, and a schedule of research milestones. Upon research completion, students will present their findings to a panel of academics.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Rome offers diverse housing options, including shared apartments, residence halls, and homestays located in exciting residential areas. They are conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants, cafés, shops, and public transportation and within a maximum commute to CIEE Rome of 60-70 minutes.
Standard Housing: Includes a single or double room at a homestay, or a double or triple room at a shared apartment or at a residence hall, all located within a 60-70-minute commute of CIEE Rome.
- Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Breakfast and dinner are included.
- Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and access to laundry facilities shared with others. Meals are not included.
- Residence halls have kitchen access, shared laundry facilities, and common spaces. meals are not included.
Select Housing: Includes double and triple occupancy rooms in apartments or residence halls, within a 45-minute commute of CIEE Rome.
- Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and access to laundry facilities shared with others. Meals are not included
- Residence halls have kitchen access, shared laundry facilities, and common spaces. meals are not included.
Select housing requires an additional fee.
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.
Meals
Apartments: Meals are not included.
Residence Halls: Meals are not included.
Homestays: Host families provide breakfast and dinner, and students are responsible for lunch.
Academics
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.
Important Note about Exam Dates: Students are required to stay in Rome until they have completed their Roma Tre exams. Official Fall exams are in January, and official Spring exams are in June. However, early exams in December and May may be possible, but they should be confirmed on an individual basis with the professor at the start of the regular semester session, during the add/drop period. Please note that it is up to the discretion of each professor to allow the taking of final exams before the start of the official examination period.
CIEE courses and exams end by December and May, therefore students can take critical courses with CIEE should their preferred course choice at Roma Tre does not offer early exams. You will be provided with housing until all your exams are completed. As it is impossible to confirm your exam schedule prior to your arrival, if your priority is to leave Rome as soon as your university finals are finished, please book an airline ticket with a low change fee or a flexible departure date.
Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.
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
Languages and Cultural Studies
Architecture
History, Philosophy, Religion
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Agriculture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Health Professions and Related Programs
Academic Projects
Architecture
History, Philosophy, Religion
Visual and Performing Arts
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Health Professions and Related Programs
Social Sciences
Languages and Cultural Studies
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
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE 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 CIEE 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 CIEE 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 CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE 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
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, 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 Spring 2025 15 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $20,950 |
| Program Fall 2025 16 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $20,950 | |
| Program Fall 2024 16 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $20,950 |
| Program Academic year 2024-2025 37 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $40,850 |
*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 CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $13,956**
Housing = $6,500***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $20,950Estimated 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††
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $150
Visa Fees = $60†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††
Personal expenses = $300†††††
Total Costs = $4,364Optional Housing
CIEE 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 = $750
Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
*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.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US
††††If no consulate in your home area
†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $13,956**
Housing = $6,500***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $20,950Estimated 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††
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $150
Visa Fees = $60†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††
Personal expenses = $300†††††
Total Costs = $4,364Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
*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.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US
††††If no consulate in your home area
†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $14,456**
Housing = $6,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $20,950Estimated 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††
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $150
Visa Fees = $60†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††
Personal expenses = $300†††††
Total Costs = $4,364Optional Housing
CIEE 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 = $750
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
*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.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US
††††If no consulate in your home area
†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $27,856**
Housing = $12,500***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $40,850Estimated 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††
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $150
Visa Fees = $60†††
Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500††††
Personal expenses = $300†††††
Total Costs = $4,364Optional Housing
CIEE 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 = $750
Financial Aid
CIEE 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.
*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.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US
††††If no consulate in your home area
†††††$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
CIEE 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 CIEE 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...
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