Gap Year in Rome, Italy, at The American University of Rome

The American University of Rome (AUR) is the Eternal City's oldest and most renowned U.S. accredited American university in Italy. AUR offers full-time undergraduate (Bachelor), post-graduate (Master) and Study Abroad programs from its beautiful campus overlooking the Trastevere district of Rome and attracts students from across the globe for its welcoming, inter-cultural atmosphere, small classes, and prestigious faculty team.

A gap year at The American University of Rome offers you the opportunity to gain international experience, add credits to your degree and to explore the beauty and culture of not just Italy but the rest of Europe too.

We accept gap year students for one semester, short Summer and Winter programs or for the full academic year. Our international student body of 500 students is 50% four-year resident undergraduate students and 50% study abroad or gap year students so you'll find it easy to fit in and become part of campus life.