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USAC Italy: Viterbo-History, Art, Photography, & Journalism
Bordered to the north by Tuscany and the south by the metropolitan area of Rome, Viterbo is a medieval city boasting historical, artistic, and monumental legacies. At the same time, it offers plenty of social and recreational opportunities. With a lively university community and active art scene, Viterbo is a bustling modern town located approximately one and half hours from Rome and Florence, wit...
Bordered to the north by Tuscany and the south by the metropolitan area of Rome, Viterbo is a medieval city boasting historical, artistic, and monumental legacies. At the same time, it offers plenty of social and recreational opportunities. With a lively university community and active art scene, Viterbo is a bustling modern town located approximately one and half hours from Rome and Florence, with easy connections to the Mediterranean and Mountain regions. The Viterbo program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian, History, Art, Journalism, or Environmental Studies. The city provides students with an exciting setting to study and practice the Italian language and experience its rich culture away from English-speaking tourist areas. The summer Viterbo program offers ...
Program Highlights
Study Italian, history, and art in an affordable city with a university town atmosphere and live an authentic Italian experience in a stunning medieval walled city.
Join unique field trips to waterfalls, medieval hill towns, and the optional field studies to the south of Italy (fall semester) and to the Heart of Italy (spring semester).
Enjoy Viterbo’s picturesque fountains, palaces, narrow streets, and medieval churches, and live and learn in direct contact with the local community and their traditions, food, and folklore.
Take advantage of Viterbo’s location: centrally situated between Rome and Florence, with easy access to Rome’s international airports and the Mediterranean Sea only an hour away.
Sample Viterbo cuisine, including Lombrichelli alla viterbese (pasta made to look like worms) and Acquacotta (traditional Tuscan soup).
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- Viterbo, Italy
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Academic Year
- Anthropology
- Architecture
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- All Nationalities
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Life Changing Experience and I wouldn’t Trade the Friends or Memories for the World
March 17, 2026by: Mackenzie Bender - United StatesProgram: USAC Italy: Viterbo-History, Art, Photography, & Journalism
Francesca and Luisa were amazing advisors and made this abroad experience so fulfilling and rewarding. They were always there if I needed anything and made sure we were all always taken care of. I felt like I got to experience everything I could and got to get an education as well which was so rewarding and important to me. I felt free yet felt like I had someone to go to if I ever needed anything.
I loved my experience, but imperfect program
March 01, 2026by: Audrey Sasser - United StatesProgram: USAC Italy: Viterbo-History, Art, Photography, & Journalism
I was abroad for the yearlong program, and the cultural immersion that Viterbo provides is a strength of the program, food and cost of living were phenomenal also. Though the program directors (there were only two) struggled with organization and communication, though I do think they are trying their best genuinely.
Great Experience!
January 31, 2026by: Adina Strambu - United StatesProgram: USAC Italy: Viterbo-History, Art, Photography, & Journalism
The whole trip feels like a dream! I loved that I was able to become so immersed in the Italian culture and miss being there every single day. I had the opportunity to take some really interesting classes and meet some amazing people, both with the program and in the community as well. The semester went by too fast, and I cannot wait to go back to visit. The city of Viterbo was beautiful and quaint, and right nearby was the amazing city of Rome. I learned a lot of things that I would have never been able to study so hands-on back in the US. I am grateful for my experience abroad!
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Locations
- Viterbo, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Essay
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Natalie Hutchison
Participated in 2015
Natalie is a Viterbo USAC 2015 alumna. She is from California but presently calls New York City home. Prior to her trip abroad she had began by explor...
Natalie Hutchison
Participated in 2015
I’ve had the travel bug since I was a teeny tiny gal. My first international trips happened when I was a year old, and were a yearly event in my family. I saw the value in appreciating different lifestyles, meeting interesting people and gaining a new perspective—even as a kid. So once I started my college trajectory I knew going abroad would without question be instrumental in gaining a well-rounded education. I also was a commuter student for most of my time in school, living at home and working my butt off—so I thought this would be an awesome way to gain that “college experience” even if it was abroad, and got to relish my independence a bit.
McKenna
Participated in 2017
McKenna is a history major at Goucher College, where she is a tutor at the Writing Center. She currently lives in Maryland, but as a Navy Brat, she is...
McKenna
Participated in 2017
Study abroad is a graduation requirement at my college, but I'd have done it no matter what college I went to. I'm a Navy Brat and I lived in three foreign countries before I graduated from High School. I absolutely love to travel and learn about different cultures. I was inspired to go abroad from a desire to expand my own understanding of the world and to have experiences I knew I could never have at my college in the United States.
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Bordered to the north by Tuscany and the south by the metropolitan area of Rome, Viterbo is a medieval city boasting historical, artistic, and monumental legacies. At the same time, it offers plenty of social and recreational opportunities. With a lively university community and active art scene, Viterbo is a bustling modern town located approximately one and half hours from Rome and Florence, with easy connections to the Mediterranean and Mountain regions. The Viterbo program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian, History, Art, Journalism, or Environmental Studies. The city provides students with an exciting setting to study and practice the Italian language and experience its rich culture away from English-speaking tourist areas. The summer Viterbo program offers ...
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Bordered to the north by Tuscany and the south by the metropolitan area of Rome, Viterbo is a medieval city boasting historical, artistic, and monumental legacies. At the same time, it offers plenty of social and recreational opportunities. With a lively university community and active art scene, Viterbo is a bustling modern town located approximately one and half hours from Rome and Florence, with easy connections to the Mediterranean and Mountain regions. The Viterbo program is ideal for students interested in studying Italian, History, Art, Journalism, or Environmental Studies. The city provides students with an exciting setting to study and practice the Italian language and experience its rich culture away from English-speaking tourist areas. The summer Viterbo program offers ...
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