As we face the rise of anti-globalization, trade protectionism, and ultra-nationalist sentiments, lessons from history have much to teach us. Designed for students with a love of history, politics, and international relations, this exclusive two-week program explores the scenarios, motives, and lessons WWII from the European and Chinese perspectives. This immersive, unique program draws together the world’s leading experts to facilitate learning through a series of lectures and site visits across Italy and Germany.
History of World War II in Berlin and Rome
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About the Program
Not Open For Applications
This past program is no longer offered by SAF. Continue browsing our website for other exciting study abroad opportunities.
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At a Glance
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About the University
About IES Abroad Rome Center
The IES Abroad Rome Center will be your meeting point for all things study abroad. Meet with the full-time on-site staff who will support you throughout your time abroad. Attend classes with IES Abroad Rome faculty. Relax with new friends on the patio overlooking city rooftops. The IES Abroad Rome Center is situated along the Tiber River and centrally located within the city.
IES Abroad Rome Staff
Courses
For two immersive weeks, distinguished scholars from University of Rome, Università Roma Tre, and Humboldt- Universität zu Berlin guide you through the sensitively crafted World War II curriculum. Their English-taught courses cover the politics, economics, and cultural studies of Italy and Germany, and special guest lecturers provide insight into China relations with Europe during WWII. Rome, Italy and Berlin, Germany, are your visceral classrooms. Your lecturers’ words ring in your ears as you visit pertinent WWII locations as well as some of Europe’s most prominent landmarks, Vatican City, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, and even take traditional Italian cooking classes.
Get To Know Our Application Process
From academics to visa requirements, our structured process helps you choose the right program and university for your goals. Complete a strong application, and prepare for success abroad.
Personalize Your Study Abroad Plan With Your SAF Counselor
Each student has unique academic goals for a study abroad experience. As you think about studying abroad, your SAF Counselor will help you plan for success and support you every step of the way.
Application Requirements
The requirements outlined in this section include the language proficiency scores you may need to demonstrate your language skills, a guide to the GPA range and other academic prerequisites required by your host university, and a list of documentation and other application materials you will need to finalize your application. You may need to supply additional information throughout the process, and you will be alerted through your emails and SAF Student Portal if this is the case for you.
Language Test Score Requirements
Each study tour has slightly different language requirements, based on the complexity of the CET-4 (China): 530
- CET-6 (China): 500
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 105
- IELTS: 6.5
- iTEP: 4.5
- TOEFL: 80 iBT
- TOEIC: 685
Program Dates
When studying abroad, you will want to consider the time of year and how long you are away. Most programs follow the host university's academic calendar.
The dates shown below are general estimates, and as you get closer to the start of the term, you will get more detailed information from SAF. If you have any questions, your Student Counsellor and Program Specialist are always here to support you and point you to the correct information.
Housing Information
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As academic study tours are typically a short, intense period of exploration and discovery, with a narrow lens on a specific theme, they usually last a few weeks—shorter than the normal study abroad experience—and sometimes travel to multiple destinations.
For this reason, SAF arranges the best short-term student accommodation, which usually means the cohort stays in hotels or hostels during term time and, for summer programs, in university campus or off campus, private residence halls. Each program has different accommodation requirements, so SAF plans for each diligently. Program advisors can share more detailed information and field additional questions.
About Berlin
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Why Berlin
Avant-garde, innovative, and with a strong, vibrant culture, Germany’s capital and largest city, Berlin, is a thrilling pace to experience. Perhaps because of its tumultuous past, Berlin is a city of rebirth and continually reinvents itself. This focus on the future is part of its culture. Berlin is young and forward-thinking, welcoming, and energetic, with a creative and artistic spirit.
The Student Experience
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About Rome
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Why Rome
Rome is famous as the hub of the Roman Empire and its far-reaching international development of civilization. Now, the capital of Italy is an incredibly popular tourist destination, with visitors flooding there to see the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican, and the Pantheon. Industrially, it holds an important role in high-tech services—think IT, aerospace, defense—and banking.
The Student Experience
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Orientation
Advising and Support
The process of studying abroad could quickly feel overwhelming, but we have been doing this for decades and do everything we can to support you through it.
Many SAF staff are alumni and have walked this path. They have real-life experience to draw on as they advise and support you through every step of our comprehensive services. They’re in your corner, taking care of all the details and explaining what you need to do next.
Take the first step in your study abroad journey by scheduling a consultation with your closest Student Counselor. You can discuss your for-credit academic courses and language programs and explore internships, research programs, and study tours. When you know what you want to do, we guide you through the pre-program steps, help you arrange your visa and transport, and finalize your accommodation or digital experience.
Get To Know Our Application Process
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Personalize Your Study Abroad Plan With Your SAF Counselor
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Why Travel With SAF?
Studying abroad is an unforgettable experience, one that stays with you in your career, your contacts, your future. It can define you. At any of our prestigious university partners, you can build personalized for-credit programs that can last up to a whole year.
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