The Pantheon Institute for Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

Why study in Rome at the Pantheon Institute?

So you’ve decided to study abroad. Congratulations! But that’s just the first step. Now comes the process of wading through umpteen snazzy brochures and flashy websites that all want to tell you why their program is the absolute best. If you’ve made your way to this website, it’s safe to assume you’ve set your sights on Italy. So what sets the Pantheon Institute apart from the rest?

Well part of the answer lies in the rhythm that courses through every street of the city; it can be found in the underlying pulse that flows through the traffic and buzzes around monuments and museums, filling tourists with awe and artists with inspiration. What sets the Pantheon Institute apart is the magnificence of Rome itself, a city of vibrant energy and timeless beauty, a curious place where the remnants of ancient empires coexist with neo-classical architecture, trattorias and coffee shops. When you study at the Pantheon Institute you'll be given the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique heritage and culture that mingle together to tell the spectacular story of Rome.

Secondly, our location is unprecedented. The Pantheon Institute is located in the two most revered piazzas in all of Rome, Piazza Navona and Piazza della Rotunda (Pantheon). Outside your doorstep you will find the magnificent Roman temple from which the Institute derives its name, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, Campo dei Fiori and more. All just a few minutes walk from St. Peter’s Cathedral or the Coliseum. Studying at the Pantheon places you directly at the city’s core, the perfect spot from which to begin all your adventures. Here you’ll have the opportunity to sample the best of Rome every day.

At the Pantheon Institute, we recognize the innate appeal of the city that has been aptly dubbed the capital of the world. Boasting a history that’s almost three thousand years old, Rome has much to offer. The architecture is a magnificent blend of Ancient Roman buildings and later Renaissance and Baroque designs, and the art and sculpture is a thing of legend. Vatican City contributes its own mystical appeal, the cuisine is celebrated the world over, and the Romani people make for a fascinating case study. Add to that the countless theatres, operas, street festivals, stores, monuments, shops, cafés, historical landmarks, fountains, restaurants, and wineries that pepper the streets, and you’ll see why Rome's natural offerings are rich. At the Institute, we want to give you the chance to see, smell, taste, and experience the city in addition to reading about it in your textbooks. At the Pantheon Institute the historic center of Rome is your campus.

Because of our passion for "la Città Eterna" the Pantheon Institute offers courses that adopt a very Rome-centric approach. On-site learning occurs frequently and professors use the city’s abundant resources whenever possible. Imagine art history classes where you’ll spend extensive time studying the monuments scattered throughout the city, or wandering through the Sistine Chapel admiring Michelangelo’s exquisite work. In history classes you’ll have the opportunity to see the ancient remains of empires you’ve only read about, and writing courses will draw from the city's rich literary canon for inspiration. Artists will be delighted to have the lush scenic beauty of southern Italy at their fingertips, and you’ll undoubtedly be encouraged to take your Italian language skills out on the town with new-found Roman friends.

Rome is a city of boundless energy, with a history and a heritage that continue to breathe life into the vibrant Rome of today. At the Pantheon Institute, we harness that energy and bring it into the classroom. Or rather, we bring the classroom to Rome.