Information for term Summer in Rome
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenStudy in Rome and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Eternal City. Take your Italian language skills to the next level, explore the evolution of Italian painting, discuss the historical development of the mafia in Italian society, and learn the history of the Vatican. Courses are taught at CIEE Global Institute – Rome, in English, and complemented with immersive co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
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Unique Experiences
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EXPLORE
Explore some of the world’s most breathtaking cultural destinations, like the Vatican, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and the Spanish Steps. Then go mobile! Stay in Rome for the duration of your study abroad or add on sessions at other CIEE Global Institutes in Berlin, Cape Town, London, Madrid, and Paris.
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VISIT
some of Italy’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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TOUR THE ANCIENT RUINS
of Pompeii or head to Tivoli see its beautiful Renaissance villas.
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MOST VISITED CITY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Rome is simply a one-of-a-kind destination. Once the center of Western civilization, and with a history spanning over 2,500 years, Rome houses some of the world’s most-visited attractions. It also includes Vatican City, an independent country within Rome’s boundaries.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Gain a glimpse of what ancient life was like through the ruins of Ostia Antica or Pompeii.
- Wander the famous Renaissance villas of Tivoli, a small picturesque town outside of Rome.
- Get a taste of Italian small town life in Orvieto, with its Etruscan origins and its 14th century Cathedral overlooking the Umbrian countryside.
PROJECTS
Make a difference in your host community through a number of wonderful opportunities!
- Provide English language tutoring to immigrants or children at community centers
- Volunteer at local NGOs, homeless shelters, and more
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Daily Life
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HOUSING
Shared Apartments: Live only steps away from the most famous sites in Rome! You’ll share an apartment with 4-7 CIEE students in a historic building in Prati or Trastevere, safe, residential neighborhoods surrounded by quaint markets, shops, restaurants, and public transportation. Some will even share an apartment with a “Buddy,” a local student enrolled in an Italian university.
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MEALS
Meals are not provided, but apartments are equipped with kitchens, appliances, and cookware.
Rome, Italy Where You'll Study
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CIEE GLOBAL INSTITUTE
Located in Prati, the institute is just a few minutes away from the historical city center, a short walk from the Vatican, and surrounded by authentic Roman trattorie and restaurants.
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St. Peter's Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
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Program Details
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The program detailsStudents choose one, two, or three four-week sessions and focus on the culture and history of Rome. In Session I, students take Genius Artists for the Genius City. In Session II - Power, Politics and Law: Mafia, Camorra, and Gomorrah. In Session III - A City within a City. The Vatican and Rome. History, Politics and Society. Students can also enroll in an optional Communicative Italian Language course taught in Italian (1 credit). 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.
CIEE Global Institute – Rome is located in Rome’s historic center, within walking distance from the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, and Campo de’ Fiori neighborhood, right in the heart of Rome.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5
Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total credit: 3-4 semester/4.5-6 quarter hours per session (Students choose to enroll in one, two, or three sessions)
If you can think it, you can study it! Delve into a wide array of topics such as the historical development of the mafia in Italian society, or the evolution of Italian painting. Each session, students enroll in:
- One CIEE area studies elective course: 45 contact hours for 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
- An optional Communicative Italian course (may be taken only once): 15 contact hours for 1 semester/1.5 quarter hours
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.
Summer 2019 Courses
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Session II
- ITAL 0001 ROIT: Communicative Italian Language
- POLI 3001 ROIT: Power, Politics and Law: Mafia, Camorra, and Gomorrah
Session III
Summer 2020 Courses
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Session I
- ITAL 0001 ROIT: Communicative Italian Language
- AHIS 3001 ROIT: Genius Artists for the Genius City
- CINE 3001 ROIT: Discovering Rome Through Cinema
Session II
- ITAL 0001 ROIT: Communicative Italian Language
- POLI 3001 ROIT: Power, Politics and Law: Mafia, Camorra, and Gomorrah
Session III
- ITAL 0001 ROIT: Communicative Italian Language
- HIST 3004 ROIT / ITST 3002 ROIT: A City within a City: The Vatican and Rome. History, Politics, and Society
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in 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
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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| Summer Session I and II 2019 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 20, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,503 ** Housing = $2,500 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,200 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $240 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $1,500 Total Estimated Costs = $4,490Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees, per session †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2019 12 weeks | Deadline Passed | May 20, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$10,790
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,573 ** Housing = $3,750 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $10,790Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,800 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $360 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $2,250 Total Estimated Costs = $6,010Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees, per session †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II 2019 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 17, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,433 ** Housing = $1,250 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $600 International Airfare = $1,450 † Local Transportation = $120 Books & Supplies = $50 Personal expenses = $750 Total Estimated Costs = $2,970Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II and III 2019 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$7,470
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $4,503 ** Housing = $2,500 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,200 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $240 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $1,500 Total Estimated Costs = $4,490Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees, per session †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session III 2019 4 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jul 15, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$4,150
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,433 ** Housing = $1,250 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $600 † International Airfare = $1,450 †† Local Transportation = $120 Books & Supplies = $50 Personal expenses = $750 Total Estimated Costs = $2,970Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session I 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | |
| Summer Session I and II 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2020 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | May 18, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | |
| Summer Session II 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | |
| Summer Session II and III 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 | |
| Summer Session III 2020 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Giulia Bottero
Academic Director
Giulia Bottero is the Academic Director and an Italian language instructor for the CIEE Global Institute – Rome.
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Rosalyn Carey
Student Services Coordinator
Rosalyn studied abroad in Rome, and helped organize an international literature festival as an intern.
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Valentina Follo
Director
For years, Dr. Follo has been sharing her passion for the Eternal City with American university students in various capacities.
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