Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici invites you to study abroad in Tuscania, a hilltop town located in the Lazio region of central Italy, part of the breathtaking countryside of the Maremma coastlands! Ancient Etruscan ruins are surrounded by cultivated fields, abundant orchards, rows of olive trees, lush vineyards and fragrant fields of lavender - unforgettable scenery that offers the ever-changing charm of a landscape which boasts a brilliant color palette throughout the seasons.

LdM Tuscania is often described as a very warm campus where students easily get to know one another as well as the faculty and staff. All classrooms and student facilities are housed in one large building that is nestled inside medieval walls that encircle the tranquil town. Owing to Tuscania’s smaller size and its unique geography, students can live and study in a typical Italian environment, while interacting closely with the local community. LdM students maximize study-life balance because Tuscania makes the perfect base for a great range of cultural and outdoor recreational activities. 

Terms Available: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year, Summer I (June), Summer II (July) 

LdM Tuscania's curriculum instructs students in the arts, agricultural sciences, Italian language, and culinary arts - all in a fully immersed environment. Courses are orchestrated to embrace the historical, artistic, and cultural heritage that is wholly unique to the town of Tuscania and the surrounding region. The beautiful landscape and its bounty, from vegetable gardens to centuries-old olive groves, provide the foundation for the courses in Agricultural Studies, Nutrition, and Gastronomy. The Italian language in Tuscania, less tainted with foreign influences than in the big cities, provides the perfect context for a complete and engaging learning experience. Tuscania’s roots in Etruscan, Roman, and medieval history guide courses in Art History and Archaeology.

Courses are also offered in: Ancient Studies; Anthropology; International Business; Communications; Environmental Studies and Geography; History; Literature; Philosophy; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology; Writing; Film and Media Arts; Painting, Drawing, and Mixed Media; Performing Arts; and Photography.

LdM Schools present in Tuscania are: the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Italian Language and Culture (courses in this school are taught in Italian); the School of Creative Arts; the School of Nutrition, Italian Gastronomy and Culture; and the School of Agriculture .

For a full listing of courses available in Tuscania, please consult the LdM Course Schedule.

LdM Housing makes the transition to life in Italy easier by offering a range of free services for those who choose Italy as their home away from home. LdM Applicants who secure housing through LdM are given the opportunity to express preferences as well as needs in their LdM Housing Application.

Students attending LdM have the option to live in shared apartments. This is the most popular housing option and is ideal for those who want to live a more independent lifestyle. A standard LdM apartment assignment consists of a double occupancy bedroom (two single beds in the same room) within a shared apartment. Single occupancy bedrooms within a shared apartment are available upon request but limited in number; therefore, students should remain open to placement in a double occupancy bedroom. However, given the continued surge in demand for accommodations, including student housing, LdM notes that it might be necessary to place some students in alternative housing options, which may include LdM-designated rooms (single or double only) in a student hotel or hostel.

LdM students also have the option to live in a homestay with local Italians. This housing option is ideal for those who want to practice the language and learn about Italian family life and customs. As part of an Italian household, students directly participate in Italian daily life and build relationships with their hosts. Like the student apartment housing option, LdM homestay assignments typically consist of a double occupancy bedroom within a shared apartment. Single occupancy bedrooms within a shared apartment are available upon request but limited in number.

Students are not obligated to choose housing through LdM; however, some home institutions require study abroad students to live in LdM housing. If you are interested in finding accommodations independently, please consult your home institution.