Earn six academic credits during our faculty-led summer program in Italy. The program is a full-immersion approach that allows participants to make progress in Italian in a short time.
The program is open to students of any Rice major. Scholarships are available to offset the program costs. Students who receive need-based aid during the academic year are eligible to receive financial aid for summer coursework. Pell Grant recipients may apply for Pell Grant funds toward summer session costs.
Program Highlights
Homestays with local families
Daily classes with a local instructor alongside your Rice instructor
Weekly excursions
Community outreach and collaborative work with local NGOs
Local language partners
Rice in Italy Facts
Dates: Mid-May - Mid-June, 2027
Location: italy
Application deadline: January 18, 2027
| Expense | Rice Students Pay |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $11,400 |
| Airfare (estimated) | $1,500 |
| Daily Lunch | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $300 |
| Sub-total | $2,100 |
| Total | $13,200 |
*Tuition includes
Six Rice credit hours
Accommodation with a host family for six weeks
All excursions, including transportation, meals, and a local guide
Language partners
Community outreach and visits to local NGOs
Course materials
| Application Period | November 2 - January 18, 2027 |
| Decision and Scholarship Notification | February 26, 2027 |
| Acceptance Deadline | March 1, 2027* |
| Program Dates | May 17 - June 26, 2027 |
*Once you have enrolled in the Rice in Country program, you have made a commitment to participate and will pay tuition.
Learn about financial aid options at this link: Rice in Country Financial Aid
Wagoner Scholarship / Rice in Country Partnership
Students may combine Rice in Country with research through a partnership between CLIC and the Center for Civic Leadership (CCL). Rice in Country participants may extend their stays to conduct research on topics of interest through the CCL's Wagoner Research Pathway Scholarship. To find out more about the Wagoner Scholarship, use this link to log in to Canvas.
Please inquire about the possibility of combining your study abroad program in Italy with the Rice in Italy Wagoner Research Pathway.
Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available.
For more information about Rice in Italy, contact the faculty leaders,
Sophie Crawford-Brown (sc125@rice.edu) and Cristina Giliberti (mcg6@rice.edu)