Overview

An idyllic campus located at the dynamic and urban intersection of Ancient and Contemporary Rome.

Located on Rome’s historic Aventine Hill, the Trinity College Rome Campus offers students an exceptional academic experience at the intersection of ancient and contemporary Rome. Since 1970, the campus has served as Trinity’s home in Europe, providing a distinctive environment where students engage directly with the history, culture, politics, and contemporary life of one of the world’s most influential cities. 

Surrounded by historic churches, monasteries, gardens, and sweeping views of the city, the campus combines the intimacy of a close-knit academic community with the opportunities of a global capital. From this setting, students have unparalleled access to Rome as a living classroom, where centuries of history coexist with a dynamic modern society. 

Students benefit from small classes, dedicated faculty, a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, and a wide range of internship opportunities that connect academic study with professional experience. Courses are enriched through site visits, fieldwork, guest speakers, and academic excursions throughout Italy, allowing students to explore ideas beyond the traditional classroom. Rome’s role as a center of culture, government, business, and international organizations creates unique opportunities for intellectual, professional, and personal growth. 

Program Snapshot 

• Academic excursions throughout Rome and Italy that bring course themes to life through direct engagement with places, cultures, and communities.  
• An interdisciplinary curriculum spanning the humanities and social sciences, including art history, classics, visual arts, Italian language and culture, political science, and history. 
• Place-based, immersive learning that uses Rome itself as a classroom, connecting academic inquiry with lived experience.  
• A dynamic internship program that enables students to gain professional experience while engaging meaningfully with local organizations and the broader Roman community.  
• Small classes and close faculty mentorship that encourage intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth.  
• A vibrant international community where students develop intercultural fluency, global awareness, and lifelong connections.