Take your spring break further—study abroad in Rome with AIFS Abroad on an immersive comparative education program in the heart of the Eternal City!

Taught at the AIFS Abroad Global Education Center (GEC) in Rome, you’ll be just steps from iconic landmarks like the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. It’s an inspiring backdrop for exploring how cultural traditions, politics, and economic structures shape education in Italy, the EU, and beyond. Over five enriching days, students engage with local educators and institutions through site visits to Italian schools, universities, and NGOs, as well as guest lectures from local practitioners and classroom seminars. The on-site experience is complemented by pre-arrival readings and a post-program comparative essay, together forming a complete and academically rigorous short-term program.

Earn two credits in comparative education while gaining a global perspective that extends well beyond the classroom with this spring break study abroad program in Rome.

Where You'll Study

The AIFS Abroad Global Education Center in Rome is located in the heart of the city within walking distance of historic sites such as the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. The Director and a team of full-time, permanent Student Advisors supervise every aspect of the program and are easily accessible to help students adjust to life in Italy. Free Wi-Fi and printing facilities are available throughout the building. Academic credit for the AIFS Abroad Rome program is awarded by Fairfield University.

What Makes AIFS Abroad different?

Academic Excellence

AIFS Abroad is committed to a Learn-Connect-Grow academic framework that brings together our best practices accumulated during 60+ years of educating 1.6 million students. By focusing on the whole student and acknowledging the intersection of their identities, current academic needs, future goals, and the global landscape, we support students so they can thrive in our programs and beyond.

Career Readiness

Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.

Cultural Engagement

As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Cultural Resources page to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
Cultural Resources

Sustainability

We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the
Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE).
Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral, we include
carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental
education connecting students on the ground to environmental
projects, and make our own business practices more
sustainable.