May Term Study Abroad Programs in Italy

Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! Explore a range of academic programs that award credit through Fairfield University. The AIFS Abroad Florence Global Education Center is located in the Palazzo Michelozzi, a 16th-century palace between the Arno River and the Pitti Palace. You’ll earn up to 10 credits awarded by Fairfield University. Choose from 2 available sessions of the traditional academic program or the popular Wine Marketing program. You will live in a student apartment in the center of the city. Wine Marketing students stay in a hotel for the first week, and students taking both Sessions 1 and 2 may also choose to stay in a homestay. You will receive meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores. If you take the Wine Marketing Program, you will also receive breakfast and dinner at the hotel for the first week of the program. An optional 3-day trip to Rome and an optional 3-day visit to Venice are available. A 2-night tour of London, England, is available to students on the AIFS Abroad Flight Package.

SAI welcomes students to experience Sicily, one of the jewels of the Mediterranean! In partnership with The Syracuse Academy, SAI provides specialized summer study abroad programs focused on Mediterranean culture, landscape, and history—in a beautiful seaside setting. The Academy brings together a small community of students interested in a culturally immersive summer academic experience that uses the surrounding region as its classroom. Studies include volcanology on Mount Etna, the history of the Mafia in its birthplace, and archaeology among ancient Greek ruins. SAI oversees and coordinates all aspects of student enrollment, including application processing, course selection and credit, visa advising, housing, student health insurance, transcripts, and cell phone service. In addition, SAI provides comprehensive student services, beginning with pre-departure and leading to our on-site orientation.

Head to beautiful Sorrento, Italy, on the Southern Italian Coast for the ultimate in culture, adventure, and learning! This unique Maymester program allows you to beat the summer crowds while soaking up the Mediterranean. You can choose to study Italian language, literature, or culture, or take Marine Biology and make the marina your classroom. Want to stay on for summer on the Italian Coast? (We suspect you will!) We have a program for that, too. In any case, you'll certainly make the most of your May Term and memories to last a lifetime. Located atop a seaside cliff, the Sant’Anna Institute is housed in a prominent building offering breathtaking views of the Marina Grande of Sorrento. Courses are rooted in experiential learning, which means you’ll get a unique, hands-on experience.

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.

The Italian Language Experience at Learning Italy – Dante Alighieri Siena offers a flexible, immersive Italian language program open to students of all proficiency levels. Students may enroll for a minimum of 3 weeks and up to a full academic year. Each week includes 20 Italian lessons (50 minutes each) in small, level-based classes. Absolute beginners must start on fixed dates, while students with prior knowledge may begin any week. Participants may be eligible to earn 3 to 9 U.S. semester-based credits through our School of Record. Students may also sit for the PLIDA certification on scheduled exam dates, subject to an additional fee. The program includes the school’s weekly cultural activities, such as film screenings, lectures, guided walks, conversation-based aperitivi and pizza nights with instructors, and reading or writing workshops. Entrance fees, food, or drinks are not included. Course materials and handouts are provided. Accommodation is not included, but students may request assistance arranging homestay or shared apartment options.

Whether it is in historic Rome or in romantic Paris, you will enjoy a truly enriching and exciting study experience abroad! Don’t miss this chance to broaden your knowledge while ticking off some items on your bucket list. Aligning a study abroad program with an engineering major can pose a challenge, especially if you want to stay on track for graduation. CEA recognizes this challenge; hence, we have carefully chosen international partner institutions that offer the courses you need to meet study goals on time. Spend a summer or semester studying engineering abroad with one of our partner institutions. Choose courses from a wide selection of subject areas, such as Aerospace, Civil, Petroleum, Biomedical, STEM programs, engineering-focused internships, as well as core engineering courses at CEA study centers. Or search for a program based on individual requirements and available in locations like Alicante, Buenos Aires, or Paris. While studying engineering abroad with CEA, increase your employability by building an international network, becoming acquainted with the global engineering environment, and beefing up your résumé with valuable skills and experiences.

There is nowhere better in the world to learn the intricacies of coffee than in Italy. They wrote the rules of modern coffee making! In this week-long course, you will pick up all the cool tricks of the trade and become a coffee-making pro. Located in the heart of Florence, you will join fellow coffee enthusiasts to focus on the individual elements that will develop your coffee-making skills, build your confidence, and explore one of the greatest cities on earth! We offer the complete package for those wanting to gain real-world, international experience in the home of coffee. Our team will get you sorted with all the essentials plus all the support you could ask for before, during, and after your trip. Completely immerse yourself in a new culture, make lifelong friends, and most of all, break away from your usual routine back home as you embark on an adventure to study Coffee Making in Italy. Sleep off your coffee comes (if you can!) in style. You’ll be staying in gorgeous private accommodation in the heart of Florence, conveniently located 10 minutes from the school or 30 minutes on foot.

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.

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.

The NRCSA Center in Viareggio organizes Italian Language and Culture Courses for foreigners in one of Tuscany's most beautiful beaches. Programs are offered year round, but the best time to enjoy the beach is from April to October. Modern teaching methods are used and all courses are professionally organized. Each teacher has been trained to teach Italian as a foreign language, and are known for their ability to create a relaxed environment in the classroom. This helps students to learn faster by making them feel less pressured to perform. Communication and spoken language are emphasized in the courses, as is practical and everyday use of the Italian language.

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.

At Lex, pre-law students rotate to a new law firm each day, where they can expect to gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in the legal field. This is done by completing case studies and meeting with firms and attorneys throughout the host cities. In addition, they develop a deep appreciation for the rich cultures our site locations have to offer. For 6 years, Lex has been the best opportunity for real-world legal instruction to interested pre-law students. With fellowships in the US and Europe, our programs are for students who are ready to take their law school applications to the next level. What better way to gain hands-on experience with diverse cases, fields, and lawyers than in the fast-paced and beautiful cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, and Washington, DC!? Law school is a significant investment of time and financial resources. Through the Lex Fellowship, you can determine if law school is right for you.

Syracuse Academy language and culture center is located in the heart of Syracuse’s archaeological area and close to the sea, offering a focused learning environment and a wide range of Italian Language and Culture programs all year long for both young adults and seniors. Our partnerships with local universities and commitment to cultural exchange and hands-on learning make Syracuse Academy an ideal school for students looking to immerse themselves in Italian life. The campus balances a beautiful setting with effective educational programs, allowing students to learn Italian in a practical, enjoyable way.

Adult Study Abroad at Temple University Rome is an exciting opportunity for adult learners of all ages to study in Italy’s capital. Come and relive your own study abroad experience or visit Rome for the first time! Two sessions are offered for Adult Study Abroad each year: one in May-June and another session in September-October. Choose your focus: "Roma Antica" or "Roma Moderna" or "Roma Città d'Arte". Classes are held Monday – Thursday, leaving most weekends free. All courses are taught in English by members of the Temple Rome faculty. Instruction takes place both in the classroom and at cultural sites throughout the city of Rome. Interested in joining us? Inquire here today for complete details.

Atlantis is the #1, largest, and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. With shadowing experiences in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and other countries, our multi-country programs are perfect for students who are ready to see the world. What better way to gain clinical hours than jet-setting all around Europe?! Shadow in top European hospitals with well-esteemed physicians and have the opportunity to explore the rich culture that Europe has to offer. As pre-health students, we know how hard it can be to travel and balance a rigorous course load. However, professional schools are looking for students that can critically think about the world we live in and how to improve the patient experience. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares students for a future career in healthcare.

If want to become certified by university-level professors in a welcoming yet professional and thought-provoking setting, then you've found the right program. Take your first step to a rewarding career or refresh your existing knowledge with our accredited and respected TESOL/TEFL certification, which is offered in-house and runs for weeks. This course is open to new teachers who truly desire to learn about the ins and outs. We also welcome experienced teachers who would like a refresher and some new input to include in their practices! We offer: - 4-week, intensive TEFL course with an accredited (ACCREDITAT) certificate - Live, observed teaching practice at all levels (A1-C2 CEFR) - Job information, assistance (lifetime!) - A strong community of like-minded teachers for you to join Need more details about our TEFL certification? Feel free to inquire today!

No two programs with The Learning Abroad Co. are ever the same—and that’s exactly how we design them. We create customized, short-term study programs tailored to your interests, goals, and future path. Whether you're passionate about sustainability in Ireland, business in Spain, design in Italy, or culture in the UK, each experience is built to help you grow academically, professionally, and personally. We handle all the logistics, so you can focus on learning and discovery: ● Tailored academic themes and hands-on workshops ● Cultural activities, volunteering, and expert-led site visits ● Comfortable housing and airport transfers ● Real-world skill-building and personal development opportunities Our programs go beyond the classroom, giving you an unforgettable way to explore life and learning in a new country. Gain global experience, grow your confidence, and make lasting memories. Where will your learning take you? Click “Inquire Here” to get started.