Classical Studies Study Abroad Programs in Italy

Spend a semester or academic year in the classic city of Florence with AIFS Abroad. Choose from a wide variety of courses at the AIFS Abroad Global Education Center with credit awarded by Fairfield University. Select the Traditional Academic Program to begin or advance your Italian language skills and select courses from a variety of subjects. During the Spring semester, a Fashion Management and Marketing Program is also available. AIFS Abroad in Florence includes a one-week orientation before the semester begins to help you acclimate to life in Italy. Fall semester orientation is on the coast of Tuscany, while spring semester orientation is in Rome. Live in a shared student apartment and receive a meal plan. You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities, including: • Guided city walks • Visits to the many museums, churches, and cultural sites of Florence • Italian cooking classes • Opera and ballet performances • Italian cheese tastings • A gelato tour • Day trips to Pisa, Lucca, the Vespa Factory, and more

Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence clearly stands out as a cultural, historical, and academic center in Italy. It is known as the Birthplace of the Renaissance, as many Renaissance artists and authors called this city home. Dante, Boccaccio, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and many more all helped make Florence the most important place to be during the Renaissance. With a population of roughly 380,000 people, Florence is a city vast in land area but effortlessly maintains its small-town charm. Students will find that they are able to walk to any major area in less than thirty minutes and, after a few short weeks, they'll instantly feel at home and become comfortable in their new environment. And when they're ready for a bit of adventure, Santa Maria Novella, the main train station, gives them instant access to travel around Italy and Europe.

Your Semester in Florence program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online 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 Florence! Florence is Italy’s Renaissance city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s unique blend of Italian culture and history, iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, bustling markets, 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, Florence is the perfect place to study abroad.

Study at NYU Florence and experience one of the world's most culturally significant cities. Students live either on the NYU Florence estate or in an apartment or homestay in downtown Florence. Take full advantage of the city’s many historic and cultural offerings through faculty-led trips throughout the city and the Tuscan region. NYU’s academic center is housed on La Pietra, a 57-acre estate situated in the hills above Florence. The beautiful, historic estate contains five 15th-century villas where students live and learn. Villa La Petra, for instance, features a museum showcasing a collection of early Renaissance art and furnishings. Villa Ulivi has classrooms, a computer lab, a book reserve reading room, and a cafe. And Villa Natalia contains staff offices, a lounge, a small gym, and a dining hall. The estate offers ample open space, including several gardens and olive groves where students can relax, explore, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city of Florence. Please note that spring semester programs tend to fill early. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU Florence website for up-to-date information.

SAI invites students to experience the sweep of Italian history by spending a semester or summer in the heart of Rome! In partnership with John Cabot University (JCU), SAI offers students the opportunity to pursue an exceptional academic and cultural education in one of the most inspiring cities in the world. JCU offers a US-accredited liberal arts curriculum taught entirely in English and the school draws professors from around the world. Semester and summer programs offer students the option to enroll in a wide range of rigorous, elective courses. SAI oversees and coordinates all aspects of student enrollment, including application processing, course selection and credit, housing, visa advising, student health insurance, and transcripts. In addition, SAI provides comprehensive student services, from the moment of application, through the on-site experience, until students return home.

Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to enhance your resume while exploring the world, learning a new language, and building lifelong international connections. Located in the heart of historic Rome, Italy, John Cabot University offers you the chance to join a vibrant international campus community while immersing yourself in one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Each year, we welcome 1,800 students during our semesters or summer sessions. With over 400 classes to choose from, a dynamic student life program, and a Monday-to-Thursday class schedule, you’ll have plenty of time to discover Rome and travel across Europe, thanks to our proximity to train stations and airports. If you’re seeking a semester abroad experience that lets you explore Italy and Europe while staying on track with your academic goals, JCU could be the perfect fit for you!

Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici invites you to study abroad in Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region and home to approximately one-third of the world's art treasures! Living and studying in the birthplace of the Renaissance is an unparalleled experience. The LdM Florence campus comprises 16 properties peppered among the iconic Duomo, artisanal gelaterias, and the legacies of great scientists and artists of human history. Walking to classes in Florence’s historical center—the entirety of which is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site—LdM students enjoy the city's jewels, marvel at its beauty, and make meaningful memories every day. At LdM, students can take advantage of over 500 courses ranging across the humanities, creative arts, design fields, social sciences, gastronomic and culinary arts, and Italian language and culture. They also have access to various facilities: Wi-Fi-equipped classrooms, specialized art and design studios, modern culinary labs, a courtyard garden, a library, and a computer center. In addition, the always delicious LdM Cafeteria offers affordable meal plans, frothy cappuccinos, and a cozy space where students can gather between classes.

When in Rome, you can live like a true Italian in this ancient, iconic city. Our Summer in Rome program places you at the American University of Rome, located on top of the Janiculum, one of Rome’s highest hills overlooking the city’s historic center. You’ll take innovative classes on a pine tree-studded urban campus, and you can easily explore Rome’s impressive landmarks and ruins. The Colosseum will come alive as you see history firsthand. Summer in Rome is abuzz with outdoor markets, festivals, and abundant cultural events. You’ll truly experience a summer like no other.

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.

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.

Study abroad in Rome and taste la dolce vita—the sweet life. Imagine studying art history as you gaze up at the Sistine Chapel, or learning theology just a few blocks from the Vatican. Life in the Eternal City is an experience of a lifetime! You take classes at the centrally located CEA CAPA Rome Center, at Libera Università Internazionale Degli Studi Sociali (LUISS), and at John Cabot University. Choose from a wide range of courses offered in English, including business, politics, economics, social sciences, and more. CEA CAPA’s cultural and active learning activities transform Rome into a living classroom. The award-winning program, CEA CAPA C’È, draws students to the city of Rome with a variety of volunteer opportunities, while overnight trips to Florence and Venice, and many more cultural experiences allow students to immerse themselves in Italian culture. In addition to study abroad programs, explore CEA CAPA Internships Abroad in Rome — gain hands-on, pre-professional experience as you dive into a career field and develop professional skills needed to rise above the competition. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Once the center of the Roman empire, Rome offers you the chance to discover ancient world wonders as you explore the Mediterranean culture and modern Italy with API abroad! Choose to study between the John Cabot University and the American University of Rome as you learn surrounded by a city of culture, art, and history. There are so many ancient architectural wonders to explore—including the Colosseum, Pantheon, and the Arch of Constantine—that you won't know what to visit first! Take excursions to the historic city of Pompeii or even off the beaten path to the small towns of Lazio And Umbria, home to green hills, vineyards, and ancient villages. Rome offers much to learn and experience when you study with API Abroad! Check out our recently added Health and Human Services program! Visit our website for complete details. Courses will be taught in English. Learn from renowned faculty practitioners specializing in cutting-edge fields such as medical humanities, bioethics, medical anthropology, and other interdisciplinary areas.

World Class Programs offers high school students the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy. Our summer program is designed for teens from all academic backgrounds who are excited about immersing themselves in Italian culture and lifestyle. This pre-college program offers various course study options, including Art History, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Architecture, Italian language, and Tuscan Cuisine. Students can choose a major course for daily focus (Monday to Friday) in the mornings for three hours. Then, they attend elective classes, each lasting two hours, three times a week in the afternoons. On weekends, they go on day trips around Italy to explore cultural differences from city to city. Locations vary yearly; previous participants have visited Cinque Terre, Siena, Pisa, and Venice!

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.

Discover a whole new world while expanding your academic knowledge and skills in Perugia, a city often called “the big university town in a small Italian city”. Classes are taught in English and you can build your semester by selecting electives from various disciplines. This is one of the best ways to ensure that your experience abroad aligns with both your personal and degree goals. You can learn more about available electives by getting in touch with us. Community engagement opportunities, excursions to famous cities and sites, and extracurricular activities (wine tastings, language exchanges) are incorporated into your courses. Our diverse faculty and friendly staff strive to integrate your study with a real Italian experience. The location of Perugia atop a hill makes for a picturesque backdrop for your study-abroad experience in Italy. It is rich in history, architecture, and art and is recognized internationally as a city of learning. Plus, it offers easy access to equally beautiful Italian destinations – Florence, Rome, Siena, Assisi, and Cortona. Its international airport can take you to destinations like London and Brussels.

Temple University Rome offers a four-year Bachelor's degree program and well as a First-year Entry Year program (TREY) where students then complete Years 2-4 either at Temple University in Philadelphia or Temple University Japan. Temple University Rome offers study abroad semester or academic year programs of full-time study designed primarily for third-year undergraduate students. Students may choose from 55+ degree programs with topics ranging from art to international business, and from global studies to computer science. Internships for credit are available. Except for Italian language courses, all instruction is in English. Temple Rome is located in the heart of Rome's historic city center, adjacent to the Spanish Steps and within short walking distance of the beautiful Borghese Gardens, the Trevi Fountain, shops, and famous historical sites. Its facilities include a dormitory for up to 50 first-year students, full disability access, "smart technology" classrooms; library; science lab; arts studios; an art gallery; conference center, panoramic terraces; open-air courtyard for students to enjoy and for events.

Step into the heart of ancient civilization with the Archaeology Field School at the Temple of Zeus in historic Syracuse, Sicily. Gain exclusive access to renowned archaeological sites, museum labs, and archives at the Archaeological Park of Syracuse. Unearth history, explore awe-inspiring landscapes, and bring the stories of the past to life. Archaeology Field School at the Temple of Zeus - 3 credits | 45 contact hours - Major Disciplines: History, Classics, Archaeology - Related Disciplines: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Italian Studies

Join us for an unforgettable experience in one of Italy’s most enchanting cities, Florence. Immerse yourself in the rich Italian culture, savor delicious local cuisine, and make lifelong connections with fellow students from around the world. 2026 SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES - List of subjects Classes held at the school: Painting & Drawing Art History Jewelry Making Jewelry Design Architecture Interior Design Furniture Design Bag Making & Leather Arts Fashion Design Textile Design Graphic Design Glass Art Italian Culture Experience Italian Language Classes held off-campus: Art Conservation & Restoration (some classes may be held at the school) Ceramics Woodworking Furniture Restoration Floral Design Gelato Course Italian Home Cooking Duration: from 1 to 12 weeks 2026 Start Dates (Check-in) May 03 | May 17 | May 31 | Jun 14 | Jun 28 | Jul 12 | Jul 26 | Aug 16 | Aug 30 | Sep 13 | Sep 27