Location
  • Italy
    • Rome
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Accounting Advertising Art History Arts Business Classical Studies Communications Creative Writing Economics Engineering English European Studies Film Finance Global Studies History Humanities International Business International Relations Journalism Law Liberal Arts Literature Marketing Media Relations Natural Sciences Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Relations Social Sciences +21
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
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Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Dormitory
Language
English

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Meals
Sep 05, 2023
Nov 20, 2024
74 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

Study abroad in the fall, spring, or summer at John Cabot University. As an American university abroad, JCU allows your credits to transfer easily to your home institution. With small, discussion-based classes and students from all over the world, you will learn about the Italian way of life as well as other cultures.

Our services include a comprehensive orientation program with airport pick-up, nearby housing options with resident assistants, and a health and wellbeing office. Get involved in our clubs, organizations, community service programs, and athletics. Be sure to take advantage of the wide variety of trips and activities JCU offers to complement your studies!

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

The Queer Alliance is a JCU student club founded by members of the student body who identify as either LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered) or straight. Its goal is to foster a supportive academic, professional, and personal, environment for both degree-seeking and study-abroad students while attending JCU and living in Rome.

Impact 🌎

John Cabot University is committed to building a more sustainable world. By leveraging its liberal arts tradition, JCU aims to create a leadership hub that connects academic excellence and innovation to provide solutions to real-world problems on sustainability.

Program Highlights

  • John Cabot University's student body represents over 70 countries, so your university experience will be truly international. Explore different perspectives in the classroom and learn more about other cultures just by spending time with your new friends.
  • Our campuses in the historic center of Rome are beautiful, and our central location provides easy access to Rome's train stations and airports, facilitating weekend trips throughout Italy and Europe.
  • JCU's professors are international experts in their fields who hold advanced degrees from the world's top institutions, and continue to work and conduct research while teaching. Our small class sizes allow professors to get to know students individually.
  • Our comprehensive student life program includes clubs, community service, athletics, performing arts, cultural activities, and trips throughout Italy, which allow you to make friends while you gain leadership and team-building skills.
  • Rome is Italy's capital, home to government institutions, embassies, multinational corporations, museums, etc. so you will be able to partake in internships that would impress any employer.

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Obtain an Internship While at JCU

Enrich your resume by obtaining an internship through JCU's Center for Career Services. Get valuable experience and develop your professional skills while you study abroad. This is a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in a professional field. Make your study abroad experience one to remember.

Get Involved In Community Service

Make the most out of your study abroad adventures by participating in JCU's Community Service Program. There are various volunteering opportunities for students who wish to give back to the community. Not only do they become responsible and global citizens but they also have the possibility to be awarded with official Certificate of Participation.

Program Reviews

4.68 Rating
based on 102 reviews
  • 5 rating 70.59%
  • 4 rating 27.45%
  • 3 rating 0.98%
  • 2 rating 0.98%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.35
  • Support 4.4
  • Fun 4.55
  • Housing 4.15
  • Safety 4.65
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Arianna
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

John Cabot University

There is a lot of inclusivity and activities throughout the campus, this improves the overall experience. A lot of clubs can create a comfortable community for you and help you adjust to life here if you are new to Rome. As a student majoring in Art History, this university is perfect as courses such as the on-site courses enrich your understanding of Rome and the history of art. As well as this there are perfect spaces on campus to focus and do assignments with many resources available. The only issue that I have found is that the one campus often experiences wifi difficulties.

Pros
  • Experiencing Rome
  • On campus activities/ events
Cons
  • Internet connections
76 people found this review helpful.
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Sara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

John Cabot University

My name is Sara. I am one of the 3 students who undertook the exchange with John Cabot university from Milan state university. I consider the experience at JCU as the best of my life. I have met amazing people and I have never met more helpful professors. All the various opportunities that the university offers are unique and everyone should take advantage of them. The writing center in particular has been a huge help to me, not only during semester deliveries but especially during finals. The classes are unique, focusing on critical engagement and practice rather than theory and learning concepts by heart. I wouldn't change anything except for the difficulty I had with subject conflicts when choosing subjects for Fall 2022. Some subjects only had a 15 minute conflict and it was a shame to pass up some very interesting courses.

76 people found this review helpful.
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Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Go overseas

I loved it so much, the classes were just extremely time consuming. I love Rome so so so much, i will recommend it to everyone. John Cabot university is a little difficult so I wish I could have had a bit more down time to explore the city. The teachers are super passionate about their topic for class. The school buildings are really pretty and I was out in great housing through JCU. although, my housing was very small it was worth it for the location. I loved being in the neighborhood of trastevere rather than Prati area like some cea students are in.

83 people found this review helpful.
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Molly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

John Cabot University

I loved the atmosphere of John Cabot. The opennnes of the campus allowed for students to really get to know the area that they live in. The neighborhood was absolutely incredible and the academics we definitely tolerable. They were amazing about academic support for their students. this program is not for someone who wants everything planned out for them because all trips on your own time. However, it is very easy to plan all of your European travels. The housing is a bit confusing with some apartments being farther away

75 people found this review helpful.
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Clayton
3/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A fine study abroad experience

John Cabot was vacation home for students pretending to study. The courses are all designed for students to be completely checked out throughout the semester. The weekends are long and they are aware that their student body is spread across Europe every semester. Rome is dirty but JCU is located in perhaps the prettiest neighbourhood in the city. The residence halls are nice but have strange rules. Things like alcohol limits, quite hours, and courtyards that are closed despite being in the residence halls are very strange.

Pros
  • Rome has two airports for travel
  • No class on friday
  • East course work
Cons
  • Poor communication before the programs start
  • Rome
79 people found this review helpful.
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Azzurra
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Beautiful experience at JCU

I really like john cabot university,especially the atmosphere inside the university. Indeed, the environment of freedom makes everyone confident and at ease. It is beautiful to see how every one is free to express its personality, beliefs,religion, gender without being discriminated. It is also very inspiring being in contact with many different people from every part of the world. The only real challenging thing is the english language for non-native speakers because it makes the study more difficult but obviously it is a key point of the university useful to improve language skills. Overall I would absolutely recommend JCU.

Pros
  • Inclusion
  • Multicultural environment
  • Beautiful location
Cons
  • Many assignments
83 people found this review helpful.
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Erin
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Rome

I loved John Cabot. It is in a good location. It is is Rome. Classes are very smart and good discussion with teachers. The campus is beautiful. One thing I like is the new friends I made. They are from all over the world. There are many different opportunities to see Italy and Europe. The faculty is very accommodating and will help you with anything you need. I have made memorable friendships that will last forever and will keep in touch back home. The food in Rome is amazing and the culture here is unbelievable.

81 people found this review helpful.
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Megan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Go to JCU

I highly recommend studying at JCU! The classes, buildings, professors, and staff are all excellent. I traveled almost every weekend and still kept up with my classes. I felt very supported by JCU if I ever needed anything. You have to be very aware of your surroundings in Rome and whenever you travel because pickpocketing and other crimes are much more common here. However, Rome is still an amazing place, and if you get the chance to study at JCU you should take it! This opportunity was truly once in a lifetime!

Pros
  • Amazing food
  • Fun atmosphere
  • Easy classes
Cons
  • Pickpocketing is very serious
  • Covid restrictions
  • Small apartments
76 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Hi Leah! You do not need to speak Italian to apply!!

Hi Sydney, yes JCU's classes run from Monday to Thursday which provides students with an extended weekend that is perfect for brief trips!

Hi Lauren! It really depends on what kind of living experience you're looking for. The Gianicolo and Trastevere residences house only JCU students in apartments, and provide 24/7 security, as well as onsite RAs; the Gianicolo residence is also entirely substance free. We also offer the option of living in external apartments, in buildings that also house tenants who do not belong to the JCU...

Hi Katelyn, Thank you for your interest in John Cabot University! You do not have to be enrolled at a university in order to study abroad at John Cabot. We have independent study abroad programs which you could apply for. I am attaching a link here where you can find all the information on how to apply. If you have any questions at all feel free to reach out to me directly at oaustin@johncabot.edu...