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 University Rome's campus is located at Via di San Sebastianello 16, adjacent to Piazza di Spagna—one of the most notable landmarks in the heart of the Eternal City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The new campus is walking distance from the iconic Trevi Fountain as well as famous monuments such as the Pantheon, Villa Borghese, Villa Medici and Mausoleum of Augustus.
Facilities include a variety of “smart” classroom spaces, well-equipped and professional studios for visual arts, printmaking, darkroom, digital photo, sculpture, painting and architecture, a science lab, student lounges, a contemporary art gallery, a conference center and a library with over 14,000 volumes.
Furthermore, Temple's campus includes terraces with views of Rome's city highlights and an open-air courtyard, as well as full disability access and a new 50-bed residence hall, offering a true campus experience in the heart of Rome.
Learn more about the facilities at Temple Rome.
Housing
Temple Rome housing options may vary by term. Check with the Program Management Team for information about your term's available options.
- Program-arranged housing
- Independent housing: homestays
- Independent housing: other
We encourage you to apply to the program well before the deadline as program and/or housing capacity may be limited.
Program-arranged housing
- Temple Rome program-arranged housing is in a variety of buildings and complexes throughout the central neighborhoods of Rome, about 10-40 minutes away from campus by foot or public transportation.
- Program-arranged housing is apartment-style.
- The apartments vary in size and layout and house up to seven students, with no more than three students per bedroom. All apartments are non-smoking and do not have air conditioning units (air conditioning is uncommon in Italy).
- All program-arranged housing provides the following basic amenities:
- Access to a kitchen equipped with basic utensils, cookware, refrigerator and a stove or hot plate
- Bathroom
- Wi-Fi
- Washing machine
- Basic bed linens and towels
- Fire extinguisher & smoke alarm
- Periodical cleaning service & maintenance
Independent housing: homestay
TU students, and non-Temple students with approval from their home institution, can opt to live with a local homestay family. They will work directly with the homestay agency. Interested students can reach out to the program management team for details on how to pursue a homestay. Basic information about the homestay option:
- A good option 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). 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 doesn't usually see.
- Commute to campus, on average, is 45 minutes by public transportation, but may be up to over an hour each way.
- If you opt for a homestay, you need to provide your confirmed housing address to Education Abroad before the start of the program.
Independent housing (other)
Temple students, and non-Temple students with approval from their home institution, may elect to arrange their own housing. If you opt for independent housing, you need to provide your confirmed housing address to Education Abroad before the start of the program.
Policies
For more detailed policies, please refer to your Temple study abroad portal.
- Program-arranged housing is not guaranteed to all participants, but we do our best to accommodate accepted students if they apply with a preference for program-housing or if their home school requires them to live in program-arranged housing. If you are offered a spot in housing, you have 2 weeks to submit the required deposit and accept the housing policies. Once these requirements are complete, you will receive an email confirming your spot.
- Once confirmed in housing, there are likely to be financial consequences to withdrawing from housing, depending on the timeline. See our refund policies for more information.
- Students can request roommates, and as long as the request is mutual, we do our best to accommodate these requests. Please note that we cannot guarantee roommates.
- If you are requesting any accommodations for a disability that may affect your housing placement, please contact the program management team (program.manager@temple.edu) to discuss, as there are cultural differences related to accessibility abroad. Be sure to submit your accommodations letter from Temple or your home institution in the Temple study abroad portal.
- Students confirmed in program-arranged housing get their address about 1-2 weeks before the program start date.
- We cannot accommodate requests to change into a different apartment or a different housing style once housing has been assigned. Students need to be willing to accept any of the program-arranged housing options. If you have specific preferences, we encourage you to consider independent housing.
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 2024 | Spring 2025 | |
| Departure from U.S. | September 2 | January 6 |
| Arrival | September 3 | January 7 |
| Orientation | September 3-7 | January 8-11 |
| Classes begin | September 9 | January 13 |
| Last day to add a course* | September 13 | January 17 |
| Last day to drop a course | September 20 | January 24 |
| Stay Local Abroad weekend | September 27-29 | February 7-9 |
| Mid-term break | October 28- November 1 | February 24-28 |
| Italian Holiday - no classes, school closed | November 1 | |
| Thanksgiving, no classes, school closed | November 28 | |
Last day of classes | December 12 | April 17 |
| Course withdraw deadline | December 12 | April 17 |
| Final exams | December 16-20 | April 18-24 |
| Last night in Program-Arranged Housing | December 20 | April 25 |
| Program Concludes | December 21 | April 26 |
*After the first week of classes, students may only add courses with approval of the Temple Rome Associate Dean.
Program Costs
Program Deposit
Students will pay a non-refundable program deposit of $400 within 2 weeks of acceptance to the program, or 2 weeks after the application deadline, whichever is earlier. This non-refundable deposit is credited to your program fees as a prepayment.
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 2025, undergraduate courses are offered in art; art history, business administration, dance*, English, film*, graphic art and design, GenEd (Arts, Human Behavior, Science and Technology, Race and Diversity), geography and urban studies, Greek and Roman classics, history, international business*, Italian language, marketing, public health*, sociology, and theater.
- Italian language: NOT required but encouraged.
- Credit-bearing internships are also available with credits in advertising, architecture, art history, communication and social influence, international business, journalism, liberal arts, media studies and production, public relations, and psychology.
*Indicates special course offerings for Summer 2025.
Main Campus faculty are scheduled to teach the following courses/tracks in Summer 2025:
- ARTH 0803: The Art of Sacred Space (fulfills GenEd Arts for Temple students) [view the course flyer]
- HPM 3131: Global Health Systems [view the course flyer]
- HIM 2031: Global Development of Health Information Systems [view the course flyer]
- IB 3580: Cultural Intelligence to Succeed in Europe [view the course flyer]
- Film and Media Arts Intensive (for more information about the courses, contact Prof. Nora Alter, nora.alter@temple.edu)
- Dance Intensive (for more information about the courses, contact Prof. Jillian Harris, jillian08@temple.edu)
Course offerings are always dependent upon sufficient enrollment interest.
Program Dates
Tentative Program Dates
| Summer 2025 | |
| Departure from U.S. | May 14 |
| Arrival | May 15 |
| Orientation | May 16-18 |
| Classes begin | May 19 |
| Last day to add a course* | May 21 |
| Last day to drop a course | May 23 |
| Italian Holiday - no classes, school closed | June 2 |
| Last day to withdraw from 4-week courses | June 12 |
Last day of classes | June 24 |
| Course withdraw deadline | June 24 |
| Final exams | June 25-26 |
| Last night in housing | June 26 |
| Program concludes | June 27 |
Program Costs
Program Deposit
Students will pay a non-refundable program deposit of $400 within 2 weeks of acceptance to the program, or 2 weeks after the application deadline, whichever is earlier. This non-refundable deposit is credited to your program fees as a prepayment.
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.
Students who choose to participate in the Film and Media Arts (FMA) Intensive academic track are required to reside in program-arranged housing.
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. or Canadian 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.
