Maryland-in-Rome (Italy)

In a city with over 2,000 years of history, make some of your own! Maryland-in-Rome is based at the American University of Rome (AUR). Overlooking the historical center of the city, the American University of Rome is located on top of the Janiculum, Rome's highest hill, and just off the ancient Roman route Via Aurelia. The neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants, shops, cafes, and an outdoor market, allowing students to savor Roman living. Students will have the opportunity to engage with both the intricate history and the vibrant modernity of Rome, while staying on track to graduate. Students have the option to participate on a number of excursions to other parts of Italy such as Pompeii or various cities in Tuscany.

To learn more about the neighborhood, check out this map!

Applying for Spring 2024? Please sign up for a Maryland-in-Italy Group Advising Session. 
 

You must be in good academic and judicial standing and you must not have any registration blocks to participate in this program. 

All UMD sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply to this program.

If you are interested in this program but do not meet the eligibility requirements, make an appointment with your EA advisor to discuss program options.
 

Visit the Academics & Study Abroad page which outlines key considerations for your academic planning as you navigate different phases of study abroad:

• Pre-Departure Course Selection & Approval
• Finalizing Course Enrollment Abroad
• Transcripts and Credits on your UMD Record

Browse UMD course evaluations in the Study Abroad Course Database:
 

Maryland-in-Rome students enroll in regular courses at the American University of Rome (AUR), one of the oldest degree-granting American universities in Italy. Maryland students will be in classes taught by local and international faculty with AUR degree-seeking and study abroad students from around the world.

AUR uses Rome as its classroom and Italy as an invaluable resource. There is an emphasis on active learning, a goal that the University's small student-to-faculty ratio helps to facilitate. It is a great place to take Art History, Business, Government & Politics, and of course Italian courses! All courses are taught in English, except for language classes.

Maryland-in-Rome is a hybrid credit program offering both resident and transfer credit courses. For a full list of course offerings by term, visit the AUR website.

For more details on the academic structure of the program and related policies, refer to the Maryland-in-Rome Academic Overview:

• Rome Academic Overview (fall and spring)
• Rome Academic Overview (summer)

AUR provides housing in furnished apartments located in the traditional, well-established neighborhoods of Monteverde and Trastevere. While apartments are standardized in terms of basic amenities, they can vary greatly in terms of both proximity to the university, size, and aesthetics. There is generally only one (or a small number of) student apartment unit(s) per building and neighboring residents is typical Italian families who own their apartments. Most apartments have 2-3 shared bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.

All apartments are either within walking distance or conveniently located to public transit routes relative to the university. Travel times to the university vary but generally range between 15 and 35 minutes. Variances in transit times largely depend on bus frequency and local traffic. Many apartments are directly accessible by one direct bus line, while others require a change. Detailed travel instructions to/from the university and an initial supply of public transportation tickets will be provided upon arrival.

For more information about housing on the Maryland-in-Rome Program, please refer to the Housing Overview.

 

You can use the cost of attendance comparison worksheet to view how study abroad programs compare to each other and the amount you pay on campus at UMD. As always, your EA advisor is available help you complete this worksheet and find affordable programs that fit your study abroad goals.

Please refer to the following resources for more information on funding study abroad:

• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Financial Commitment, Withdrawals & Refunds

PLEASE NOTE: All University of Maryland study abroad programs are financially self-supporting and, therefore, subject to cancellation due to low enrollment.

Sally Roberts coordinates all logistical aspects of the Maryland-in-Rome program and is available to meet with both interested and accepted students.