Location
  • Italy
    • Florence
    • Rome
    • Milan
    • Venice
Term
Academic Year, Fall, J-Term, Maymester, Short Term, Spring, Summer
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Classes Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Optional AIFS Abroad flight package at an additional cost.

May 03, 2025
Jul 08, 2024
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About Program

Study abroad in Italy with AIFS Abroad and combine your academic goals with cultural immersion in one of the world's most iconic countries for students. Choose from a range of programs in iconic cities like Rome, Florence, and Milan that vary by subject and length, allowing you to earn college credit while exploring new interests. Take courses in across a number of subject areas, like Business, Fashion, Art, Humanities, and Italian Language, and get to know local life through daily interactions and group activities.

AIFS Abroad programs in Italy include housing, tuition, excursions/day trips, cultural and social activities, 24/7 emergency support, professional development and career readiness programming, insurance, and on-site staff to help you live and learn while abroad. We're here to support you every step of the way!

Study + Internship programs are also available with AIFS Abroad in Italy if you'd like to combine academic coursework with a for-credit, part-time internship.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.

Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.
Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.

Impact 🌎

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.

Program Highlights

  • Cultural and Social Activities included
  • On-Site Support to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
  • Health & Safety 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Green Initiative: Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

Popular Programs

Participants in Italy

Study abroad in iconic Rome, Italy with AIFS Abroad at our very own Global Education Center. Watch your textbooks come to life as your live and learn like a local, immersing yourself in local Italian culture and taking experiential coursework with ancient history around every corner.

Participants in Italy

Study abroad in iconic Florence, Italy with AIFS Abroad at our very own Global Education Center. Watch your textbooks come to life as your live and learn like a local, immersing yourself in local Italian culture and taking experiential coursework in the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Participants pose in Milan

Study abroad in the global fashion and design capital Milan, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! Choose from a wide variety of course options at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and combine its world-class education with the experience of living in an ancient city with a modern sense of style, known as the "Fashion Capital of the World."

AIFS Abroad participant in Florence, Italy
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Program Reviews

4.92 Rating
based on 116 reviews
  • 5 rating 92.24%
  • 4 rating 7.76%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.3
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.9
  • Housing 4.7
  • Safety 4.85
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Kade
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Wonderful Summer Abroad

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What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Be prepared to try new things and don't be afraid to do it on your own!
Pros
  • Amazing staff
  • Fun excursions
  • Time to explore on your own
Cons
  • Not a lot of time to acclimate before classes start
  • Mismatched roommates
  • Not much time to rest. It was Go Go Go (fun! But a lot)
79 people found this review helpful.
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Mary
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experiences and support!

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75 people found this review helpful.
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Harrison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My AIFS Rome Experience

Studying abroad had always been a dream of mine and I feel incredibly blessed to have done so at the AIFS Global Education Center in Rome. The staff and professors are incredible and were invaluable resources for both myself and my classmates throughout the duration of the program. I would recommend this program to anyone else looking to study abroad in Rome and look back on this programs as one of the best periods of my life. The application and pre-departure processes were very informative and helpful as well

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Make the most of every day in Rome! Make sure to sign up for every optional activity, they were some of my best memories in Rome and the facility leaders were incredible.
75 people found this review helpful.
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Dylan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great Program for History Majors

I would definitely recommend this program if you are a history major or just love history altogether. You get to see so many ancient Roman ruins and artifacts as well as Renaissance art. So, there’s something for everyone. I also like how engaged and supportive the staff are in process from applying to actually participating in the program. Would definitely recommend if you want study abroad for a whole semester but are not comfortable on your own or have never travelled internationally alone. Totally recommend.

Pros
  • See a lot history
  • Staff are very supportive
  • Great housing
Cons
  • Somewhat expensive
  • Rain is unpredictable in Rome
72 people found this review helpful.
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Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Spring 2023

I studied abroad in the spring of 2023 and it was the best three months of my life! I absolutely loved my apartment and the location of it. I felt right at home whether I was at school, going to different restaurants that the program gave us meal slips for, at my apartment, or just roaming the streets. I met so many other students in my program that I am now best friends with. The classes that AIFS offered were so unique and allowed me to get a better understanding of what Rome and its history is all about. My architecture class was my favorite as we got to go on several field trips to different cities and areas around Italy, the food class was also very food as we got to go taste testing different gelatos and foods around Rome! My favorite part of the semester was the trips that Marco, Rosanna and Chicca took us on. It was great spending time in different cities in Italy with my classmates and friends. I truly felt at home as they welcomed us with open arms and were there for us if we ever needed any help or guidance along the way.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Get to know the people in your program, I am now best friends with them in America!
Pros
  • Instructors and administration is welcoming
  • Rome is beautiful
  • The food plan is so good
78 people found this review helpful.
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Chanel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Florence study abroad-Best experience ever!

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What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
pear ravioli-it was SOOO good!
86 people found this review helpful.
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Ed
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

NOCCCD Faculty Review

My colleague and I have had the pleasure of accompanying 21 amazing students on a 3 month journey that will most certainly change them for the rest of their lives. Thank you to AIFS for sharing Rome with us and attending to every detail that made this an experience that will live with us eternally. The AIFS Rome center staff were excellent in providing impactful excursions, extra-curricular courses, and ensuring that all of us were well informed and provided for in every part of our journey. I only wish it was a year-long program.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Try and do something new every day, even if it scares you.
Pros
  • AIFS Rome Staff
  • AIFS extracurricular activities and excursions
  • The food and culture!
Cons
  • Program should be a year, not a semester.
80 people found this review helpful.
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Maeghan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

AIFS study abroad

I absolutely love AIFS! I chose to study abroad in Florence during the fall of my senior year. The program is very intimate, and the class sizes are just perfect, so you can really get to know your classmates and professor. AIFS feels like a family, not just a school program. Each of the faculty genuinely cares about you as a student, and is so welcoming every day. The weekend excursions within the program are so fun to get to explore new cities and all the history!
Definitely choose to go AIFS

Pros
  • weekend trips included
  • monthly activities
  • intimate classes and field trips
Cons
  • no Italian students
101 people found this review helpful.

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