Pairing the cornerstone of Italian culture—food—with an exploration of the traditional and new sustainable approaches to gastronomy and agriculture, this study tour goes right to the heart of Italian life. In the classroom, you explore the history of Italian food, types of cooking, regional dishes and produce, and the richness of Italy’s food culture. Food tours, farm and market visits, and cooking classes take you deeper into the culinary experience. Organizations that champion sustainability and social justice guide you in understanding new methods and approaches of agriculture and food production. With fulltime support from local experts, your gastro-adventure in Rome journeys you through the city’s finest historic sites as you digest all you’ve eaten and learned.
Rome Study Tour on Italian Food Culture and Sustainability
About the Program
Program Advisor
Your Student Counselor is your study abroad ambassador and supporter. They join your application journey when you’ve confirmed you’re interested in studying abroad. At this point, they guide you through each stage of the application, notify you of the documents you need, let you know when your admission results are in, and walk you through the next steps, including class enrollment and organizing pre-arrival tests.
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
By the end of your study tour, you can confidently explain the main Italian cooking methods, using appropriate terminology of food and food preparations. Your understanding of Italian regional geography reflects on each region’s origins, its typical foods, and those generational recipes handed down through families. You discuss organic farming, the importance of local markets, and the relationship between the seasons and the food on your plate. As you meander the cobbled Roman streets, you share conversations about slow food, Italian policy and legislation on food and wine, and the importance of wine, cheese, and olive oil to the Italian identity.
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 the program, and a list of documentation and other application materials you will need to finalize your application. You will need to supply additional information throughout the process, and our helpful team will alert you via email or your MyIESAbroad Student Portal whenever this is necessary.
Language Test Score Requirements
To prove your language proficiency, you will need to provide one of the following:
- Cambridge Eiken: 150
- Duolingo English Proficiency Test: 65
- GTEC: 960
- GTEC Academic: L/R 240, L/R/W/S 550
- IELTS: 4.5
- iTEP Academic: 3.0
- STEP EIKEN: Level 2
- TEAP: 280
- TOEFL iTP: 450
- TOEFL iBT: 45
- TOEIC: 450
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.
Spring 2025 Study Tour
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Housing Information
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 Rome
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
Rome Study Tour Reflections by Haruka Yamasaki
SAF student Haruka Yamasaki shares a detailed report on her experience participating in the Italian Food Culture: Traditions, Community, & Sustainability...
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
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.
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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.