Italy
Study Abroad Programs
Italy
Faculty-Led Programs
Explore the connection between cuisine, social traditions, and sustainability in Italy. Highlights: Experience the Slow Food Movement in its birthplace—Italy—through visits to local farms, markets, and restaurants that emphasize traditional cooking methods, biodiversity, and regional heritage. Travel to Turino, Italy, home of the movement’s founding, for a weekend exploring urban farms, the Porta Palazzo Market, and sustainable food initiatives. Hands-on Italian cooking demonstrations and…
For centuries, Rome’s sites have directly influenced art, architecture, and design. Examine art, design, architecture, urban spaces, and archaeological sites that are relevant to the history and culture of Rome. Learn representational techniques for documenting aspects of place through sketching, collage, writing, and comparative analysis. Visit inspiring sites from Ancient and Medieval Rome, the Renaissance, and the Baroque periods. Discover more of Italy’s history and culture with day…
Explore one of the world’s oldest international art exhibitions – Art Biennale in Venice – showcasing contemporary artwork from around the world. Enrich your artistic perspective by viewing the work of international artists. Visit notable museums in Venice and get inspired by the creative energy of the city. Upon your return to RIT in fall 2026, develop an original creative work that reflects your conceptual and aesthetic response to some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary art…
Exchange Programs
RIT business students have the opportunity to spend a spring semester studying at Italy at RIT's exchange partner university, Politecnico di Milano (Polimi University). Students take courses in the School of Management from faculty and industry professionals who focus on innovation, academic excellence, and critical thinking. Over 4,900 students are enrolled in degree programs through the School of Management at Polimi University. Politecnico di Milano is ranked as the #1 university…
Affiliate Partner Programs
SAI is a RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers programs in Italy for a semester or summer. SAI partners with Italian universities and offers classes taught in English with a strong focus on art, design, business, and liberal arts. Semester and summer programs: Florence University of the Arts Nuova Accademia di Belle Art (Milan) Design coursework (interior, industrial, furniture, product) makes this a popular program with RIT CAD majors. John Cabot University (Rome) The…
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers programs in Florence, Italy, for a semester or summer. Over the past 50 years, Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) has become one of the top art and design schools in Italy. Courses are taught in English. With over 15,000 square feet of space in 3 dedicated, fully equipped campuses, located in the historic heart of Florence, SRISA provides some of the best art facilities…
Siena School for Liberal Arts is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers a summer program in Deaf Studies. The 3-week summer program runs every summer and students take two classes for 6 credits. Since 2005, the Siena Deaf Studies Department has ambitiously worked with Italian and American Deaf and signing communities to provide exciting opportunities for students and professionals alike. Through close collaboration with top professionals in the field, our…