Study Abroad in Italy
School/
Programs
Location
Population
Interesting
Facts
Climate
Term(s)
GPA req.
Prerequisites
# of Students
Internships
Available
Housing
Language of
Instruction
Good for
Students
interested
in…
Made in Italy (IES)
Milan
1.3 million
Europe’s 10th top business
and financial center
Humid, subtropical
climate
SUMMER ONLY
2.5
None
n/a
YES
Apartments/Res Hall
English/Italian
Students have the option to
enroll in Italian language
plus one elective:
• Environmental
Sustainability
• Italian Cinema
• Italian Music and
Literature
•
Internship
Study Rome
(ICCS)
Rome
2.7 million
Language & Culture (IES)
Internship Program (IES)
Rome
2.7 million
The Colosseum, built
between 70-72 AD could
hold 50,000 spectators.
Rome
2.7 million
Vatican City, inside Rome,
is the smallest country in
the world
Mediterranean climate
Mediterranean climate
Mediterranean climate
Fall / Spring / Full Year
3.0
SUMMER ONLY
2.5
None
SUMMER ONLY
2.5
None
n/a
NO
n/a
NO
n/a
YES
Res Halls
English
Apartment/Homestay
English/Italian
Apartment
English/Italian
Rome was the capital of the
Roman Empire, the Roman
Republic, and the Roman
Kingdom.
Major in classics or classical
history/civilization, or in archaeology
or art history with strong classical
interests and background.
This program provides
undergraduate students with an
opportunity in Rome to study
ancient history, archaeology,
Greek and Latin literature, Italian
language, and ancient art.
Admission into this program is
very competitive.
Students enroll in one
Italian language
course plus one
elective.
• Anthropology
• Art History
• History
• Sociology
• Urban Studies
Previous placements have
been in the following fields:
• Art/Art History
• Business/Marketing
• Chemistry/Biology
• Community Service
• Education
• International Relations
• Media/Journalism
School/
Programs
Temple University
Archeology Field School
(AIRC)
Location
Population
Interesting
Facts
Rome
2.7 million
Rome
2.7 million
Rome has a sovereign state
located entirely in its city limits,
Vatican City, which is also the
world’s smallest state
Climate
Mediterranean climate
Term(s)
Fall / Spring / Full Year
GPA req.
Prerequisites
# of Students
Internships
Available
Housing
Language of
Instruction
Good for
Students
interested in…
The first shopping mall was built
by Emperor Trajan in Rome. It
had several levels and more
than 150 outlets selling
everything from food and
spices to clothes
From ancient Ambrosian
Chants to modern multimedia installations, Italy
has always been at the
forefront of musical
innovation.
Milan Business Studies
(IES)
Milan
1.3 million
Milan is known as the
business capital of Italy
and home to Italy’s
main stock exchange.
SUMMER ONLY
Humid, subtropical
climate
Fall / Spring / Full Year
Humid, subtropical
climate
Fall / Spring / Full Year
2.75
2.8
None
3.0
None
3.0
None
n/a
NO
n/a
NO
n/a
NO
n/a
YES
Apartment/Homestay
Apartment
English/Italian
English
Apartments/Res
Hall/Homestays
Apartments/Res
Hall/Homestays
2 years at undergraduate
institution
There are four academic tracks:
• Architecture/Landscape
Architecture
• International Business
• Liberal Arts and Italian Studies
• Visual Arts
Mediterranean climate
Milan Music: Tradition
and Innovation
(IES)
Milan
1.3 million
This programs teaches students
about archeology and site
conservation, allowing them to
take part in real excavations
Two classes are offered:
• Archeology Practicum
• Archeology
Conservation Practicum
English/Italian
IES Italian Language
course is required.
English/Italian
IES Italian Language
course is required.
School/
Programs
Location
Population
Interesting Facts
Italy Today
(IES)
Milan
1.3 million
Milan is known as the
business capital of Italy and
home to Italy’s main stock
exchange.
Climate
Humid, subtropical climate
Term(s)
Fall / Spring / Full Year
GPA req.
Prerequisites
3.0
None
# of Students
Internships Available
n/a
YES
Housing
Apartment/Res
Hall/Homestay
English/Italian
Language of
Instruction
Good for Students
interested in…
Students enroll in Italian
language and take electives in
English at the IES center or at a
local university.