IFSA January in Rome

Three weeks amidst the world's finest art and architecture with IFSA Summer in Rome.

Mild temps are ideal for exploring Rome’s magnificent treasures and considering how they reflect 2,000+ years of Italian history. Fill an elective or requirement as you examine the role of art in politics and investigate the ways various people and groups have used literature, cinema, architecture, and visual arts for influence. Learning comes to life with visits to places like the prestigious American Academy, the Vittoriano Museum Complex, the Esposizione Universale Romana District, and more.

Fields of study

Arts
Sociology

For more detailed information regarding the course available, visit the host university website.

Credit equivalent

3 US credits = 2 UQ units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units following successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Please review the IFSA webpage for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and IFSA's entry requirements.

If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.

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Costs and funding

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. The program fee is $6,250 AUD and includes tuition, excursions and accommodation.

IFSA will also be giving out 5x flight vouchers for Australian students that apply. More information for this giveaway can be found on the host university website.

More information regarding program fees can also be found on the host university website.

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the program fee. Students will stay in a single or shared room in a fully furnished apartment in Barcelona. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university's website.

Funding

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.

OS-HELP Loan

You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.