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  • Locations: Rome, Italy
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 02/01/2027 02/01/2027 05/19/2027 06/28/2027
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer Intern + Study Abroad

Rome, Italy

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Program Overview

Your CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad program in Rome lasts 6 weeks and features three key components: A part-time internship with an international organization (15-20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and a 3- or 4-credit academic course taught by CIEE faculty. Enhance your experience with cultural and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Italian culture. Live, learn, and work in Rome!

Unique Experiences

Write content, record videos, and prepare graphics

for a family-owned tourist company

Maintain financial records and handle bookkeeping tasks

for a scholarly hub in Rome's historic center

Assist in the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns

at a family-run, cutting-edge Italian fashion brand

Learn More About Rome

Your Destination

Rome is Italy's timeless and captivating capital, celebrated for its rich history, artistic legacy, and vibrant street life. From ancient landmarks like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum to world-class art museums, charming piazzas, cozy trattorias, bustling markets, and fashionable boutiques, the city offers endless opportunities for cultural discovery. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Rome is the perfect place to study or intern abroad.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Rome offers diverse housing options, including shared apartments, residence halls, located in exciting residential neighborhoods of Rome. They are conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants, cafés, shops, and public transportation and within a short commute to CIEE Rome (approximately 30-70 minutes).

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Internship Placements: CIEE offers the largest inventory of internship placements that align with your career aspirations.
  • Elective Courses: Choose from in-person courses at CIEE Rome that align with your academic major.
  • Workshops: Enhance your resume and interview skills while immersing yourself in Italian business culture through an internship and workshops that build practical skills, foster cultural competence, and expand your network.
  • Company Visits: Visit a digitally native company, a consulting firm, or a local non-profit foundation to gain an in-depth understanding of the work environment in Rome.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Rome will open doors for you to explore Italy's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

  • Step back in time with a day trip to Pompeii, the ancient city frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
  • Visit an Artificial Intelligence (AI) exhibition and have a round table on the future of AI in today's workplaces and the future of work
  • Discover the artistic heart of Italy with a day trip to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Rome:?Study in the heart of Rome, just a short walk from iconic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the vibrant Campo de' Fiori neighborhood. Housed in the historic Palazzo Capizucchi, CIEE Rome offers a welcoming and well-equipped academic environment, featuring nine classrooms, four student lounges, a Student Life office, and an Academic Advising office.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

Rome boasts a diverse and vibrant work scene driven by tourism, the arts, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Key sectors include hospitality, cultural institutions, and creative industries. The environment is informal, emphasizing personal relationships and networking, making it a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Industry options include:

  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
  • Government and Public Administration
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Human Services

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Learn More About Scholarships

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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