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 more than 55-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.
When you study abroad at Temple Rome for the academic year, semester or summer, you have the opportunity to take courses in a variety of disciplines, complete a credit-bearing internship, volunteer, and participate in a rich student life that includes a diverse range of activities and engagement with Italians.
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.
About Temple Rome
Administration
Temple Rome's caring, engaged staff and faculty and the support afforded to students truly distinguishes this program.
Emilia Zankina was appointed Dean of Temple University Rome in the spring of 2020. She brings over a decade of experience in international education both in the United States and Europe and a deep commitment to the liberal arts tradition.
Main campus' Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses Office and the staff of Temple University Rome work together to create an enriching experience for all students.
Academics at Temple Rome
Temple Rome offers courses in a variety of academic disciplines, including GenEd courses and internships. Offerings vary by term and more courses are available during the semester when students are enrolled fulltime.
Location & Facilities
Temple Rome is housed in the Villa Caproni, a handsome building facing the Tiber River in the heart of Rome. Just north of Piazza del Popolo and within short walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Borghese Gardens, the Villa Caproni is convenient to living accommodations and great for exploring many areas of the city, especially the historic center.
The Villa serves as the hub of all program activity, with classroom space, professional visual arts studios, a computer lab and wireless Internet system, students lounges, an art gallery, and the library, which is one of the largest English libraries in Rome. As you walk in, you will also find the offices of our dedicated administration and staff, most of whom have been working with Temple Rome students for many years.
Learn more about the facilities at Temple Rome.
Housing
Temple Rome housing options may vary by term. Check with your Program Manager for information about your term's available options.
- Program-arranged housing
- Homestays, with Italian families (not currently available)
- Independent housing
We encourage you to apply to the program well before the deadline as program and/or housing capacity may be limited.
Apartment
- University-arranged shared apartments are located in lively residential areas with many local shops and eateries nearby. The distance to Temple Rome is approximately 1.5 miles. You may walk or take public transportation (short bus or metro ride) to the campus building.
- The apartments are not U.S.-style student residences where rooms and configurations are uniform, each apartment can vary in size and layout, as well as in the number of students it can accommodate. Apartments house between four and seven students, with no more than three students per bedroom.
- All apartments are non-smoking and equipped with:
- shared bedroom(s) and bathroom(s)
- a kitchen equipped with basic cooking utensils allowing you to shop for groceries and prepare your own meals
- Wi-Fi
- Washing machines and drying racks
- Two sets of basic bed linens and 2 towels
- Television
- Weekly cleaning service & maintenance
Homestay (currently unavailable for all terms)
- For flexible students who are interested in complete linguistic and cultural immersion
- Provides additional opportunities for language practice, as Italian hosts do not necessarily speak any English
- Private room in an Italian home (typically an apartment or condo)
- Includes home-cooked dinner four nights a week (Monday through Thursday), and you'll be able to prepare a continental breakfast on weekdays
- Usually located in one of many residential areas beyond the historic center of Rome, so you will get to know local neighborhoods that the casual tourist never sees
- Commute to campus, on average, is 45 minutes by public transportation, but may be up to over an hour each way
- In the case of limited homestay availability, priority will be given to students who have already studied Italian language at the university level
Independent Housing
Temple students and non-Temple students with approval from your home institution, you may elect to arrange your own housing. If you opt for independent housing, you will be required to provide your confirmed housing address (the same address for the entire semester) to Education Abroad one month prior to the start of the program.
Activities and Excursions
The extensive program of cultural activities at Temple Rome is designed to enhance the academic program and enrich your social and cultural life while in Rome.
- Academic Excursions
- Lecture Series
- Culture Offerings
- Community Engagement
- The Temple Rome Gallery of Art
- The Culture and Identity Envoy Program (semester only)
Learn more about activities and excursions.
To view photo galleries of recent events and to learn more about how Temple Rome connects with the local community, visit the Temple Rome website.
Faculty & On-site Support
Temple Faculty
Temple Rome is proud to have a faculty committed to providing you with the best academic experience and dedicated to helping you make the most of your time in Italy. In addition to frequent on-site instruction for many courses, faculty seek opportunities to connect students with experts in their field through guest lectures and special events. You can also expect to engage with faculty beyond the classroom—their intimate knowledge of Rome and Italy, as well as their own local communities, will help shape and inform your unique experience in Italy, both in and beyond the classroom.
On-site Support
When you study at Temple Rome, you'll have the support of the caring staff of the campus, including a dedicated student life team, librarians and an academic support center.
Health & Safety
Staying healthy and safe abroad requires good planning and strong support. Review our health and safety page for important steps to prepare to study abroad, and details about international travel medical insurance and assistance provided by Temple. In addition, Temple Rome partners with a local doctor and counselor who provide support to students on the program.
Contact
For more information, contact:
- Education Abroad: [click-for-email]; 215.204.0720
- Education Abroad Staff
- Emergency Contacts
Semester Overview
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Academic Program
Temple Rome offers courses in a variety of disciplines. We encourage you to take an interdisciplinary approach to your studies.
Language of Instruction
- English, except for Italian language and literature courses.
Course Load
- 4-5 courses, 12-18 credit hours
- Non-Temple students: verify the minimum number of credit hours required by your home institutions
Course Offerings
- Courses in a variety of academic areas: Architecture and Urban Studies; Business; Cinematic and Performing Arts (Film and Media Arts; Theater; Dance); Health Professions; Humanities/Social Sciences, including Italian Language and Culture; Media and Communication ; Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management ; STEM: Biology or Engineering ; Visual Arts
- Italian language: required if you have not completed a college-level Italian course.
- Credit-bearing internships
Program Dates
Tentative Program Dates
| Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | |
| Departure from U.S. | August 28 | January 8 |
| Arrival | August 29 | January 9 |
| Orientation | August 30-September 3 | January 10-13 |
| Classes begin | September 4 | January 15 |
| Last day to add/drop a course* | September 8 (add), 15 (drop) | January 19 (add), 26 (drop) |
| Mid-term break | October 16-20 | February 26-March 1 |
| Italian Holiday - no classes, school closed | November 1 | April 1 (Pasquetta) |
| Thanksgiving, no classes, school closed | November 23 | N/a |
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Last day of classes** |
December 6 | April 18 |
| Course withdraw deadline | ||
| Final exams | December 7, 11-14 | April 19-25 |
| Last night in housing | December 15 | April 26 |
| Program concludes | December 16 | April 27 |
*After the first week of classes, students may only add courses with approval of the Temple Rome Associate Dean.
Program Costs
Tuition and Fees
Temple students pay their usual rate by school/college and residency.
Non-Temple students are charged the non-matriculated student rate based on residency. For the 2023-24 academic year, PA residents are charged $8,988 and non-PA residents are charged $16,188 for a full-time courseload of 12-18 credits. *Non-Temple students: your program costs may vary depending on your home institution's billing model. Please check with your study abroad office about your school's billing policies.
All students pay:
- University Services Fee
- Rome Program Fee (detailed in the program cost sheet linked below)
Students who are placed in program-arranged housing pay the Rome Housing fee, estimated at $3875.
For complete details about billable costs and estimate for non-billable expenses, such as airfare, meals, and personal expenses, view the program cost sheet.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Education Abroad offers competitive, need-based scholarships for this program. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
Summer Overview
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Academic Program
Temple Rome offers courses in a variety of disciplines, including internships and GenEds. We encourage you to take an interdisciplinary approach to your studies.
Language of Instruction
- English, except for Italian language and literature courses.
Course Load
- 2 courses, 6-8 credit hours
Course Offerings
- Courses in a variety of academic areas. In summer 2023, undergraduate courses are offered in architecture; art; art history; business administration; English; GenEd (Arts, Science and Technology, Human Behavior, and U.S. Society); geography and urban studies; Greek and Roman classics; history; Italian language; marketing; public health; and religion.
- Italian language: NOT required but encouraged.
- Credit-bearing internships are also available.
Program Dates
Tentative Program Dates
| Summer 2024 | |
| Departure from U.S. | May 15 |
| Arrival | May 16 |
| Orientation | May 16-19 |
| Classes begin | May 20 |
| Last day to add/drop a course* | May 22 (add), 24 (drop) |
| Italian Holiday - no classes, school closed | June 2 |
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Last day of classes |
June 21 |
| Course withdraw deadline | June 23 |
| Final exams | June 24-27 |
| Last night in housing | June 27 |
| Program concludes | June 28 |
Program Costs
Tuition and Fees
Temple students pay their usual per-credit rate by school/college and residency.
Non-Temple students pay the non-matriculated student rate based on residency. For the 2023-24 academic year, PA residents are charged $749 per credit and non-PA residents are charged $1,349 per credit.
All students pay:
- University Services Fee
- Rome Program Fee (detailed in the program cost sheet linked below)
Students who are placed in program-arranged housing pay the Rome Housing fee, estimated at $2200.
For complete details about billable costs and estimate for non-billable expenses, such as airfare, meals, and personal expenses, view the program cost sheet.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Education Abroad offers competitive, need-based scholarships for this program. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
Eligibility Requirements
Temple programs are open to qualified students matriculated at any U.S. college or university.
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirements.
Are enrolled fulltime and will have completed 2 semesters before studying abroad
- You are enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to studying abroad.
- You will have completed at least two (2) semesters of college-level study by the program start.
Are in good academic standing and meet minimum GPA requirement for the program
You meet minimum cumulative GPA requirement, on a 4.0 scale from all colleges/universities attended. The requirement varies by program:
- Temple Semester Programs: 2.75 (Internships: 3.0)
- Temple Summer Programs: 2.5
- Exchange Programs: 2.75
- External Programs: 2.5
You remain in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of your term abroad; students on academic warning are not eligible to participate.
Have a valid passport
You will need a passport, valid well beyond the length of your program, by the application deadline.
View deadlines and validity requirements for your host country.
Are in good disciplinary standing
You are in good disciplinary standing at the time of application and remain so through the start of your term abroad. Students who have been found responsible for a code of conduct violation and will not be in good disciplinary standing (including disciplinary probation) may submit a petition for review.
Meet the minimum age requirement
You are at least 18 years old at the time of application.
For Temple Rome Semester and Academic Year, the following considerations apply:
- Graduate students: some space is allocated to Tyler School of Art and Architecture graduate students; inquire with your graduate school advisors about your eligibility for this opportunity.
Application Requirements
The standard application requirements pertain to all students applying to Temple programs.
For Temple Rome Semester, Academic Year and Summer, there are no additional requirements for most students.
Architecture Program: Requires a portfolio. Temple students complete a separate application process with an earlier deadline. Visit the architecture page for details.
Application Notes
Housing: Temple Rome program-arranged housing fills quickly. We will do our best to accommodate accepted students in program-arranged housing but cannot guarantee housing to all participants. We will provide resources for seeking independent housing to students who are not placed in program-arranged housing.
Admissions Timeline
- Admissions is rolling (early applications encouraged).
- Once you submit your application, you should expect a decision within two (2) weeks.
At first, when people told me that studying abroad would be life-changing, I thought they were exaggerating. Now, after studying abroad, I can confidently say that my life changed.
