IES-Rome

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The program is open to Purdue students in good standing 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.

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

For students selecting the Language & Culture summer option, you will take your courses at the IES center in Rome. You will take a required Italian language class at the appropriate level, as well as pick from one English-taught area studies course for a total of 6 credits.

For students selecting the Fashion Studies summer option, IES partners with Accademia di Costume e Moda - a recognized center of excellence in the fields of fashion and costume design eductaion - to provide two fundamental fashion courses taught in English. Students also have the opportunity to take an additional course in Art History at the IES center. Students can earn 6-9 credits.

Students are housed in apartments throughout Rome, many of which give you the option to live with other IES students or a local university student. Apartments offer fully-equipped kitchens, Internet access, and a washing machine. No meals are provided.

Students should not expect to live in the heart of Rome. Some IES housing is approximately 40-45 minutes by public transportation from the heart of Rome. Some students may be placed in housing closer to central Rome, 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.

The program fee includes tuition, on-site orientation, and subsidized field trips & excursions.

Students picking the Fashion Studies option should note this carries an additional $1,200 program fee. The cost below reflects the program fee for the Language Area & Studies option. 

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2022

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 before or 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 online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

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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
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• Department of State Consular Information
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• CDC Travel Information (You must find Italy in list)