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Locations: Rome, Italy
Program Terms: IOP Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.50	Click here for a definition of this term Class standing:	2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction:	English, Italian	Housing options:	Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Art history, Art studio, Business administration, Film and media studies, History, Political science

Program Description:

Summer at The American University of Rome

Spend your summer studying in Rome, where cobblestone streets, centuries-old ruins, and world-class cuisine set the stage for an unforgettable academic experience.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Explore a wide range of subjects from international relations and business to art history, political science, communication, and more
Courses are taught in English by faculty with global expertise, and you'll study alongside other international students
No previous Italian language experience is required, though enrolling in an Italian course is a great way to deepen your local connections
The American University of Rome offers an intimate, U.S.–style liberal arts experience just a short stroll from Rome's historic center
From pasta-making and walking tours in Rome to exploring Renaissance art in Florence and ancient ruins in Pompeii, this summer blends focused academics with cultural discovery

Discover Rome

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Reilly D.

"I absolutely loved my time abroad in Rome. Rome is a city like no other with a vast range of activities to do and neighborhoods to explore. I attended The American University of Rome; both the professors and staff were very accommodating and offered resources whenever I needed support."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!