Engineering

Rome, Italy
Engineering

About the Program

Stay on track with your engineering degree while setting yourself apart from the competition. Study in Rome, where you’ll explore more than 2,000 years of global power and influence. You’ll have the opportunity to enroll in a core engineering course alongside elective courses. Elective courses focus on an aspect of Italian culture, which may fulfill a humanities or social science requirement. While Italian language isn’t required, we’ll help you gain some basic communication skills to navigate this historic city.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Rome

Dates:

5/13/24 - 7/6/24

Price:

$8,395

Credits:

9 - 10

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

3/1/24

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application

Eligibility

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Rome Center

Located in the historic surroundings of Italy’s capital city, the CEA CAPA Rome Center offers interdisciplinary...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Area
Study Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
9-10

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose a 1-, 2-, or 3-course option. Students in the 1-course option enroll in 1 CEA CAPA engineering course. Students in the 2-course option enroll in either 2 CEA CAPA engineering courses or 1 CEA CAPA engineering course and 1 CEA CAPA elective course from the social sciences or humanities.  Students in the 3-course option enroll in 1 CEA CAPA engineering courses and 2 CEA CAPA elective courses from the social sciences or humanities.  

Engineering courses meet 45-60 contact hours/3-4 credits and elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits.  If you choose the 1-course option, you may earn 3-4 credits (up to 60 contact hours); if you choose the 2-course option, you may earn 6-8 credits (up to 120 contact hours); if you choose the 3-course option, you may earn 9-10 credits (up to 150 contact hours). 

Engineering courses meet 4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Other courses generally meet 3-4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. 

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Fluid Mechanics 300 En 60 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Programming 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Electrical Circuits 300 En 60 4
Principles of Engineering Materials 200 En 45 3
Thermodynamics 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art & Archaeology of Ancient Rome * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Food & Culture in Italy * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Imitation of Nature * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art & Archaeology of Ancient Rome * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social History of the Italian Mafia * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Rome. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
May 13
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the FCO Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

May 14
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

May 15
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day - Session I.

May 17
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA CAPA.

June 06
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA.

June 10
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day - Session II.

June 14
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA CAPA.

July 02
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA.

July 06
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$8,395
$8,395
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,800
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$214
$214
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$98
$450
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$245
$735
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$123
$980
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$123
$2,450
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,098 $15,024