IFSA specialises in the design, development, and implementation of Customised Group Programs.  IFSA Summer in Rome, explore the impact of tourism or migration amidst world treasures.  

Rome is an ideal place to explore eco-friendly, culturally sensitive practices with an eye toward preservation and sustainability. Rome is also the perfect setting to understand and consider the challenges many European countries are grappling with as refugees flow in.

2. Cost & Funding

Costs and funding

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. The program fee is $6,275 AUD and includes tuition, excursions and accommodation.

More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university's 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

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.

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 1 April 2026

Program Dates

Session 2 
Start: 22 June 2026 
End: 17 July 2026 

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Rome, Italy (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program 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. 

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.​

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