IES-Rome

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The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Students are housed in apartments throughout Rome, many of which are with Italian roommates who are either students or young professionals. The apartments are furnished, and students share cleaning and cooking responsibilities. The housing arrangements provide additional opportunities for you to use your Italian on a daily basis, whether exchanging greetings and chatting with neighbors, or shopping for groceries in local stores. Meals are not included in the housing arrangements. Students normally prepare their own breakfast and dinner, and eat lunch either at the University cafeteria or in local cafés, pizzerias, and restaurants.

Students should not expect to live in the heart of Rome. Some IES housing is located in the Nomentana neighborhood, which is approximately 40-45 minutes by public transportation from the heart of Rome. Some students may be placed in housing closer to central Rome and the Trastevere district, in which case they may have a 30-45 minute commute to the IES Center. The average commuting time to either central Rome or the IES Center is 45 to 90 minutes.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2018

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Roman Ruins

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Sponsor's Home Page: IES
• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
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• CDC Travel Information (You must find Italy in list)