About the Pantheon Institute
The Pantheon Institute offers study abroad programming for Architecture and Landscape Architecture that is firmly rooted in the American liberal arts tradition. Centrally located in the heart of Rome, our distinguished and dedicated faculty engage students through immersive learning, using Italy itself to explore the transformative power of structural design and urban planning.
IMPACT
Pantheon Institute is a leader in the worldwide conversation on architecture and design. Our collaboration with the Accademia Adrianea and their itinerant Master’s program has led to groundbreaking research publications, award-winning design competitions, and the highest levels of academic instruction, putting Pantheon Institute at the forefront of the conversation on how architecture and design shapes our world.
Pantheon Institute gains students entry to lectures with leading architects and designers, facilitates enrollment to internships with prominent Italian architecture firms and Roman museums, and grants students entry in the annual Premio Piranese, an international design competition where our students work alongside graduate level architects and other design professionals.
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& Programs
The Pantheon Institute offers a selection of courses that put Rome at the forefront. On-site learning plays a fundamental part in our curriculum. Our students interact daily with the city’s pervasive legacy, befitting from the first-hand experience with the local history just outside their door.
Semester
15-week programs are offered every Fall and Spring semester. Programming curriculum is designed for advanced architecture and landscape architecture undergraduates.
Students enroll for 13-16 credits, including a 4-credit Italian language course. Supplemental liberal arts and independent study classes are offered.
Summer
Our Summer Programs allow students to create their own course schedule from our summer course offerings.
Summer sessions also include field trips and the option for independent studies.
Custom Hybrid
Create unique programming with the Pantheon Institute! We invite faculty and administrators to collaborate with us on developing hybrid liberal arts and design programming that combines your vision with the our know-how.
FACILITIES
All Pantheon Institute facilities are located in the historic city center, providing proximity to the wonders of ancient Rome. Our classroom, studio, and housing facilities are all within 15 minutes walking distance of each other.
See our Studios and Classrooms and Housing page for more details.
FIeld trips
Travel through Italy to experience architectural history first hand. Our academic field trips include the entire Italian peninsula. You will see first hand how modernity and antiquity coexist to create an ever evolving urban landscape.
Tuition & Fees
The Pantheon Institute program fees are listed in Euro. The exchange at the time of invoicing will determine the cost in US Dollars (USD value subject to change without notice).
Fees Include: Tuition, Housing, Academic Field Trips, Arrival Airport Shuttle, Cultural Activities, Transcripts. (Course travel and museum fees included only for curricular concentration program participants.)
Fees Do Not Include: Airfare, Meals, Independent Travel, Textbooks, Art Supplies, Course Fees (e.g. travel, museums – except for curricular concentration program participants, Medical Insurance)
Read all about it in our Newsletter! Every month you can dive deeper into what we’re up to here in Rome, from guest lectures to site visits, mid semester reviews to interviews with students and staff!
News & Events
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
This Spring, we talked to University of Massachusetts student in the Torre di Largo Argentina archeological park and learned how study abroad in Rome, at the Pantheon Institute, helped them get out of their comfort zone.
Cartographic Rome: Interview with Professor Cothran Ceen
Earlier this month, we interviewed Professor Cothran Ceen and followed one of her Cartographic Walks
Academic Field Trip Series Spring 2026: Discovering Italy
This Spring, our students toured the Italian Peninsula as part of our Academic Field Trip programming. From the ruins of Pompeii to Venice’s Ex Saffa district, we toured through 5 major Italian cities and across 3 Italian regions. Over the 7-day tour, we learned about ancient urban planning, Renaissance architectural innovation, Medieval fortification, Baroque design, and modern-day repurposing and reutilization of historical buildings. Read to learn more about where we went and what we saw.
health & safety
Emergency Procedures & 24/7 Support
Program and housing handbooks
Pre-departure preparation
The Pantheon Institute prioritizes student wellbeing abroad.
Our expertly trained staff will connect you with local resources when in need.
Go to the Health and Safety page for more details.
