Summer in Rome
Unique Experiences
Explore a Vibrant Metropolis
where the ultimate bucket list of must-sees awaits you around every corner.
Visit Italy’s World Heritage Sites
like ancient Pompeii, then head to Florence to salute Michelangelo’s “David” after a shopping spree at the local leather market.
Enjoy the Italian Lifestyle
with a relaxing day at the beach. Top it off by learning to prepare your own gnocchi and tiramisù.
2,500
Spring-Fed, Public Drinking Fountains in Rome Alone
300
Different Shapes of Italian Pasta to Experiment With in Your Kitchen
7.6
Million Yearly Visitors to the Colosseum
Your Destination
Rome is simply a one-of-a-kind destination. Once the center of Western civilization, and with a history spanning almost 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 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
Featured Excursion
- Catch a glimpse of what ancient life was actually like through the revealing ruins of Pompeii
- Visit Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and salute Michelangelo’s “David” after a shopping spree at the local leather market
Other Cultural Activities and Study Tours
- Visit significant Rome locations, such as the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling, and the Trevi Fountain
- Learn how to prepare home-made Italian meals like pasta and pizza
- Explore the ancient ruins of Ostia, the ancient port of Rome
- Wander the famous Renaissance villas of Tivoli, a picturesque town outside of Rome.
- Climb the 500+ steps leading to the top of Saint Peter’s majestic dome and take in the stunning views of The Eternal City below.
Excursions and activities are examples of past opportunities students have enjoyed. Not all are available every term.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE 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, cafés, shops, and public transportation and within a short commute to CIEE Rome (approximately 30-70 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, (fewer square meters per student compared to Select housing), all located under 60-70 minutes from CIEE Rome.
- Homestays: Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Breakfast and dinner are included.
- Shared Apartments: Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Meals are not included.
- 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 CIEE Rome. Select housing requires an additional fee.
- Shared Apartments: Apartments boast kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Meals are not included.
- 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.
Meals
- Homestays: Breakfast and dinner are provided.
- Shared Apartment/Residence Hall: Meals are not included.
Academics
Students enroll in one or two six-week blocks, taking two credit-bearing courses during each block. This program gives students the flexibility to stay in Rome the entire time or spend one of the two blocks at our other Open Campus Block locations.
Students can also opt to take a Survival Italian course (non-credit) during a single session. All courses are taught by faculty from a range of Rome institutions who are specialists in their respective fields. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings.
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 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
Courses
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
Language Classes
- 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.
- Students can also enroll in an optional (non-credit) Survival Italian course during a single block.
Summer Block I 2025
Summer Block II 2025
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 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
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
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 Summer Block I 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 | |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $14,500 | |
| Program Summer Block II 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 |
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 = $4,450**
Housing = $2,300***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $7,250Estimated 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†
International Airfare = $1,200
Local Transportation = $80
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $175††
Total Costs = $2,219Financial 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
**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.
††$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 = $9,400**
Housing = $4,600***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $14,500Estimated 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†
International Airfare = $1,200
Local Transportation = $160
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $350††
Total Costs = $3,238Financial 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
**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.
††$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 = $4,450**
Housing = $2,300***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $7,250Estimated 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†
International Airfare = $1,200
Local Transportation = $80
Books & Supplies = $50
Personal expenses = $175††
Total Costs = $2,219Financial 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
**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.
††$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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