Rome, the capital city of Italy, is also the 4th most populous city in the European Union and has a history that spans 28 centuries! It is home to rich culture and insanely beautiful, famous sites such as Vatican City and the Colosseum. Lose yourself in the winding streets of the Trastevere, explore ancient Roman ruins, visit world-renowned museums, and sample cuisines from all over Italy. There is something for everyone in Rome!
Many of the country’s largest corporations are headquartered in Rome, and it also has a thriving start-up business scene. As the business hub of Italy, Rome has a wide range of internship opportunities in Business, Marketing, Communications, Fashion, Art, Design, and Architecture.
Any familiarity with the Italian language is a plus, but most of our internships in Rome are for English speakers. Two weeks of Italian language school is included as part of our internship program!
Make your resumé stand out with an international internship in Rome, Italy this spring, summer, or fall and experience living and working abroad!
The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help interns make the most of their time abroad.
Review Our PoliciesOnce accepted into program we guarantee an internship in one of your approved career fields
Connecting academic goals to professional experiences
Shared co-ed apartments
Day trip to Florence
A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience.
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from accommodation
AIFS Abroad offers credit bearing courses to complement your semester or summer internship, with credits issued through Fairfield University, our school of record located in the US. Some universities require credit to be earned, and we cannot change a university’s requirement. Learn more.
Plan ahead: Download this easy guide to use with your home school advisor.
Florence (2 days)
Perugia, Assisi and the Umbria region (2 days)
AIFS Abroad provides excellent accommodations, activities, resources and staff to help interns learn about and integrate into their host community.
All AIFS interns in Rome have the option of living in program arranged apartments. Generally located in the central neighborhoods of the city the apartments allow students to experience Rome as a local would do.
Distances to certain attractions and the AIFS Center vary depending on the neighborhood. Typical commute is 30-60 minutes walking distance, depending on apartment location.
Every apartment comes with its own sets of dishware, cooking supplies, beddings. Cleaning service comes biweekly.
Toiletries and cleaning products are not included.
ROOMMATES
AMENITIES
Single rooms in apartments may be available for a supplement. Contact your Program Advisor for details.
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Rome.
Founded in 735 BC, Rome is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the Vatican, an independent country within the city. With its unparalleled wealth of history, archeology, art, religion and religious culture and delicious food, Rome has more to offer than any other city in the world. The Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, its gardens, parks and art, the world-famous film industry make Rome a city that fascinates with its unique beauty and mesmerizing atmosphere.
Rome, with its population of over 4,000,000, is the capital of Italy and the fourth most populous city in the European Union. The charming eclectic culture of modern Rome is a result of diverse cultures and people who have made this city their home for years. Rome is a modern city that thrives in its cosmopolitan culture but still has a deep reverence to its past.
Andrea Pietrangeli – Internship Coordinator
Andrea is an Italian American dual citizen who has split his time between the US and Italy. A native of Rome, Italy, he earned a certificate in Communications & Media and began his career as a Digital Producer in the publishing industry. After moving to Newport, Rhode Island, Andrea transitioned into Digital Marketing and Photography, eventually becoming a Photojournalist for Rhode Island PBS, where he received three EMMY nominations. Following a career break in 2022, Andrea returned to Rome to join the AIFS Rome Global Education Center team as a coordinator. In this role, he oversees the AIFS Full Time Internship and Study & Internship programs in the city.
We believe in experiential learning, and we know that education does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Italian culture and reach out to the local community a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee.
AIFS staff organize an excellent program of cultural and social activities and advise students on how to get the most from life in Rome. Past activities have included:
In addition, a Language Peer Mentoring Program as well as a conversation exchange program with Italian college students is available for all students.
Please note that students may pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.
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Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: intern@aifsabroad.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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