Temple University Rome, established in 1966, provides students from a variety of disciplines the opportunity to study in Rome for an academic year, semester or summer. Over its 50-year history, Temple Rome has maintained a strong academic and cultural program that takes advantage of the splendid resources Rome and Italy have to offer, both historical and contemporary.
Courses taught at Temple Rome are specifically designed to enhance your understanding of your new surroundings. Many allow you to bring context and life to your studies through frequent on-site instruction within Rome and excursions to other cities, and by incorporating guest speakers and critics into the curriculum. Internships are also available. The program is open to qualified students matriculated at U.S. colleges and universities.
studyabroad.temple.edu/rome
ACADEMICS
Courses at Temple Rome are broadly categorized into seven academic areas: 
- Architecture and Urban Studies
- Business
- Humanities/Social Sciences, including Italian Language and Culture
- Media and Communication
- Sport, Tourism and Hospitality
- STEM: Biology, Engineering, and Math
- and Visual Arts
The broad range of courses will allow you to take an interdisciplinary approach to your learning. With the exception of Italian language courses, all instruction is in English. Courses are taught by faculty from Italy and other European countries, in addition to faculty from Temple University’s Main Campus in Philadelphia.
Fall/Spring semester course load: 4-5 courses
Summer course load: 2 courses
INTERNSHIPS
Temple Rome offers a number of unpaid, credit-bearing internships with Italian and multinational companies (publishing companies, film and media agencies, tourism companies), law firms, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, galleries, museums, artists’ studios, schools, and a variety of other institutions in different fields. The internship program provides an excellent opportunity to gain a direct and deeper understanding of cultural business practices, build your résumé, and experience another side of Italian life, while continuing regular coursework. You do not need to speak Italian to apply for an internship; many of our opportunities are in companies or institutions where our sponsors speak English.
To be eligible for an internship at Temple Rome:
- You must have at least a 3.0 GPA and participate in the Temple Rome program. No student is permitted to only register for an internship.
- You must verify that will receive academic credit from your home institution to be eligible for an internship.
ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
- Program excursions
- Volunteer opportunities
- Distinguished lecture and film series
- Art exhibitions in the Temple Rome Art Gallery
- Organized cultural outings
- Week-long orientation in Rome, culminating with a day-long excursion to the Umbrian countryside
Eligibility Requirements:
- must be enrolled as full-time, matriculated student and must have completed at least two semesters of college-level study by the start of your program
- must have a minimum GPA of:
- 2.75 for semester study
- 2.5 for summer study
- 3.0 if you intend to complete an internship
- must undertake a full-time program of study while abroad and must be applying credits earned toward a degree
- must be in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of the term abroad
- must be in good disciplinary standing at the start of their term abroad (students who have been found responsible for a code of conduct violation and/or who will not be in good disciplinary standing may submit a petition for review)
PROGRAM SERVICES
Pre-departure Materials
Once accepted, we provide you with detailed pre-departure materials designed to guide you in preparing yourself for your time in Rome.
Pre-departure materials include:
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Course registration materials
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Passport information and visa application instructions
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Travel and arrival information
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Insurance information
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Health and safety information
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Housing information
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Billing information
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Cultural information
Orientation Programs
A pre-departure orientation program is conducted virtually for non-Temple students by Temple's Education Abroad Office. An on-site orientation takes place during the first week of the program in Rome.
Housing
Housing options include:
Scholarships
Non-Temple students studying at Temple University Rome may apply for the Non-Temple Student scholarship to help defray the costs of studying abroad. Several $500-$3,000 scholarships are awarded each fall and spring semester, and several scholarships ranging from $500-$4,000 are awarded for summer programs. Non-Temple students may apply by completing the scholarship application, available within the online program application. A financial aid letter from your home institution is also required.
Application Deadlines:
April 1 for the fall semester/academic year
October 1 for the spring semester
February 15 for the summer term
Temple University
Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses
200 Tuttleman Learning Center
1809 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-0720
study.abroad@temple.edu
