IFSA Rome
IFSA Rome
- Italy
- Rome
About Program
Echoes of ancient empires, magnificent art and architecture, and stunning scenery have long lured travelers to Rome. Study abroad with IFSA, and you will get the chance to go deeper, sifting through the political, economic, and social challenges faced today by this EU founding member.
With access to respected universities such as LUISS in Rome, our expert team is ready to help you find the ideal academic fit and ensure an enriching experience, in and out of the classroom. Ideal for students majoring in business, communications, political science, social sciences, sustainability studies, and more! We have semester, summer and January options to fit your schedule.
Program Highlights
- Walk by ancient Roman city walls, stop for a quick espresso, and admire spectacular works of art—all on your way to class
- Choose from a variety of IFSA-taught courses in English that fulfill common requirements in business and the social sciences
- Develop your intercultural and professional skills with an exciting internship designed for you in Italy's capital city
- Talk openly with Rome's influencers in diverse fields and learn about the forces that influenced their passions and careers
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While making Rome your home, you’ll feel empowered to take a seat at the table and find your voice among other influencers. Classes and internships are designed to prepare you for your future role in local and global networks.
IFSA puts it all in reach. Take classes at the IFSA Program Center with other IFSA students, taught by Rome-based faculty. Select from business, communications, political science, social sciences, sustainability studies. There’s also opportunity for an internship.
Rome is an ideal place to explore eco-friendly, culturally sensitive practices with an eye toward preservation and sustainability. Rome is also the perfect setting to understand and consider the challenges many European countries are grappling with as refugees flow in.
This flexible program includes options for one or two four-week sessions. You may also consider the eight-week internship option with IFSA Summer Internships in Rome program.
Mild temps are ideal for exploring Rome’s magnificent treasures and considering how they reflect 2,000+ years of Italian history. Fill an elective or requirement as you examine the role of art in politics and investigate the ways various people and groups have used literature, cinema, architecture, and visual arts for influence. Learning comes to life with visits to places like the prestigious American Academy, the Vittoriano Museum Complex, the Esposizione Universale Romana District, and more.
Make Rome your home and study at Rome’s prestigious Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (Luiss University)—an opportunity you’ll only find at IFSA. With classes across four departments and Italy’s top ranking for international studies and politics, this program is ideal for students of business, economics, finance, political science/government, international studies, and more.
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Italy in general is known for its "Dolce Vita" lifestyle that keeps people in a state of never-ending bliss while traveling here. In Rome you will experience ancient ruins, all of the pasta you can stomach, and timeless works of art.
