Health Sciences Study Abroad Programs in Italy

The Reggio Emilia program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian language, education, communications, and health issues in a charming midsize city in north-central Italy. With fewer than 200,000 inhabitants and an award-winning university, Reggio Emilia is a perfect location to immerse in Italian culture away from crowded tourist destinations. This city of Roman origin – where the Italian tricolor flag was born – is rich in history, culture, and tradition. Reggio, as it is called simply by its inhabitants, is known for having one of the highest qualities of life in Italy, and many say that it is home to the country's best food! Students love its active campus life and the community's focus on the outdoors, whether riding a bike on the city's 41-kilometer bike paths or enjoying some of the city's 31 parks. They can enjoy strolling through the recently renovated city center, many cobblestone streets, and spacious piazzas where open markets are held at least three days per week.

Learn about the origins of global healthcare and compare how countries manage current challenges with AIFS Abroad this May Term, all while experiencing firsthand the sights, sounds, and splendors of London, Barcelona, and Florence! You will gain insight into how healthcare might look in the future as you earn 3 credits from Fairfield University. The Comparative Healthcare course is designed to introduce you to the comparative healthcare systems of the UK, Europe, and North America and to the relationship that healthcare systems have within their respective societies. ​Live in a student residence/tourist-class hotel and receive breakfast daily. Plus, take part in cultural and social activities: - Field trips to museums and innovation hubs - Field trips to hospitals, senior centers - Cooking class - Sightseeing tour of London, Florence, and Barcelona

La Spezia is the gateway to Cinque Terre, a gem in the awe-inspiring Italian Riviera. With a centrally located campus and a vibrant regional culture, La Spezia offers many opportunities to engage with your surroundings and participate in experiential learning. Its location offers both coastal charm and urban convenience, where you can easily explore on foot, navigate public transit, or use it as a gateway to other regions of Italy and Europe. Experience Florence’s Renaissance charm and La Spezia’s Mediterranean breeze through this immersive semester program at Florence University of the Arts. Dive into hands-on coursework across business and liberal arts classes and internships for credit as you study in both the cultural capital of Italy and the coastal gateway to the Cinque Terre.

Your Open Campus Block program in Rome lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE'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! Rome is Italy’s historic, artistic capital, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Spend 6-, 12-, or 18-weeks exploring Rome’s ancient ruins, vibrant cultural scene, and iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican City.

CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pick-up – all considered the core of our package. Some programs also include all or most meals, extensive off-site orientations/excursions, transportation passes, and more. Whether you want to study for a year, semester, or summer, intern for a month to a year, or take an intensive foreign language course for a couple of weeks, CIS Abroad has the perfect program for you at the best value! "You're Going Places with CIS Abroad!"

Experience an unforgettable summer taking classes and traveling through Europe! The Ultimate Summer in Europe program is a multi-city summer study abroad program that visits some of Europe's top cities. Classes are taught by an international team of professors who travel with you. In the evenings and on weekends, enjoy free time to explore and sightsee on your own. Make friends from around the world while gaining valuable professional and academic experience. This is Forum-Nexus! Ultimate Summer in Europe: 5 Countries, 8 Cities in 1 Month Program itinerary: Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, Lugano, Verona, Riva del Garda Program dates: June 28 - July 25, 2026 Shorter sessions are also available. Don't miss our early bird discount! Visit our website for more details, including how to apply for free.

IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students. We're a little obsessed with study abroad, and not at all ashamed to admit it. We are a highly-charged force of study abroad enthusiasts. Every day we have the privilege of witnessing how study abroad changes our students' lives. That's the reason we do what we do: to provide once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures. Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our goal is to provide personal support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. Whether it's housing or cultural events or field trips, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. Study with us for a summer, semester, or year. No matter the term, our world-class faculty and courses will engage you as you discover new ways of learning both inside and outside the classroom. How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.

Engage with Italian food professionals and local communities to explore foodways, cultural ecologies, and sustainable agriculture practices. Experience Italy’s food systems, from Bologna’s culinary traditions to Turin’s urban food systems and the Venice lagoon ecosystem. Learn frameworks such as bioregionalism and terroir, and consider Italy’s role as the birthplace of the Slow Food movement. Observe how food insecurity is addressed through agricultural practices, sustainable food production, and social safety networks, while developing cross-cultural awareness of food’s symbolic and nutritional role. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information

Participants are immersed in the Italian language and culture during a semester, academic year, or summer program. Courses include Anthropology, Art History, Cinema, Medieval History, Sociolinguistics, History of Italian Cooking, Business, and Creative Arts. Students live with local host families while making a difference in the local community through service-learning opportunities. They participate in a series of activities and excursions during the semester or summer term. Some of these include cooking classes, grape harvest, hikes in the countryside, museum visits, day trips to Florence, and overnight excursions to the Alps, Tuscan coast, or other destinations of interest.

Get out of your comfort zone—and into the hospital, abroad. In today’s world, future healthcare professionals need global awareness, cultural sensitivity, and a strong international network to thrive in medicine. The Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program, offered in over 10 cities across Italy, gives you the chance to shadow English-speaking physicians in real clinical settings—no Italian required. From surgeries and patient consultations to hospital rounds, you’ll rotate across multiple specialties while earning 40+ AAMC-compliant shadowing hours. Programs run for 2 to 5 weeks and include housing, cultural activities, 24/7 local support, and optional academic credit. Shadowing abroad is a unique way to strengthen your med school application while gaining global clinical experience, exploring Italy, and connecting with other pre-health students from around the world. If you're dreaming of travel but don’t want to pause your healthcare journey, the Doctors in Italy Fellowship is the perfect way to do both—seamlessly.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture and world-class academics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious universities. Located in Milan, the heart of Italy’s fashion and business scene, Università Cattolica offers a unique blend of academic excellence and cultural discovery. This program is ideal for students who are curious, adaptable, and eager to explore Italy’s rich history and modern innovations. Choose from diverse courses taught in English, including business, arts, fashion, and international relations. Participants benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty, and opportunities to network globally. Beyond academics, Milan provides endless opportunities for exploration, from iconic landmarks like the Duomo and La Scala to vibrant neighborhoods and world-class cuisine. Students can also travel easily to other parts of Italy and Europe. With a welcoming campus and robust support services, you’ll feel right at home. Make Università Cattolica your gateway to an unforgettable study abroad experience!

See different sides of Italy while studying at an Italian school or university! Enroll in your chosen non-profit, low-cost, direct study program. We connect you to university-level, academic-type programs that are available all year round. Choose from weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year terms. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in Italy. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in Italy.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Sant’Anna Institute is located in the town of Sorrento in southern Italy, which was named for the mythical sirens purported to exist offshore. Its picturesque landscape has played host to historical luminaries from legendary Greek warrior Odysseus, to Romantic poet Lord Byron, to continental philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Sorrento is near to many intriguing archaeological sites, and, curiously, boasts the world’s finest lemons! These are grown in the mineral-enriched volcanic soil from nearby Mount Vesuvius. The town is located within thirty minutes’ travel of Pompeii, Capri, and Positano. Sant’Anna offers a range of academic possibilities to broaden your horizons and deepen your studies. Internships, field study, research, leadership and community engagement opportunities, and extracurricular activities will take you out of the classroom and into the authentic communities of Italy. This program welcomes students who are looking for an innovative, personalized experience in one of the world’s most inspiring study abroad destinations.

Shadow doctors in Italy for up to 20+ hours per week. Throughout the program, build lasting relationships with physicians in various specialties and observe patient care from start to finish. Knowing how different healthcare teams operate and communicate is a great way to reflect on your own leadership skills. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares you for a future career in healthcare. Atlantis is the largest and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. Our Italy programs are for students who want a combination of adventure and practical experiences—with shadowing in Pavia, Milan, and more. What better way to gain 60+ clinical hours than in the country with pasta and gelato galore?! Shadow in top European hospitals with well-esteemed physicians and have the opportunity to explore the rich culture that Italy has to offer.

Are you curious about how culture influences our understanding of ourselves and others? The Umbra Institute's Multicultural Psychology Program allows you to participate in various experiential learning opportunities that offer insight into the role of cultural norms and values in shaping human behavior and interactions. Should you choose our curricular concentration in Multicultural Psychology, you'll receive a certificate upon completion of the semester program. To complete the certificate track, you take a 1-credit core course that is entirely experiential, an Italian language course (all levels available, including beginner), and any 3 psychology or psychology-related electives. Explore organizational behavior, intercultural communication, critical disabilities, art therapy, and numerous other topics, all from a multicultural perspective. While semester courses are the most popular, summer options are available. Looking to take only 1 or 2 psychology electives? Build your own semester with our General Studies Program! Learn more about the program by contacting our team.