Study at the First School of Sustainability in Rome
The Borromini Institute is an initiative of Gustolab International, promoting Food Studies and Sustainability since 2005!
Helping students of all disciplines prepare for the challenges of climate change with open minds in the world’s most resilient city: Rome.
You will experience sustainable living and local culture in your daily lives, gain tangible skills and gather life-long memories.
what about you?
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Looking for a hands-on learning experience in Italy?
Our Programs May Be for You
You can enroll in our semester, summer or short programs focused on at any point in your studies and regardless of your discipline but all connected by the thread of climate.
You will live in Rome, engage in local and international communities, learn by doing in your daily life and organized travel included in all of our programs.
All of our programs include:
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Some of our upcoming programs
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Road Less Travelled Series
Constructing Rome: Archaeology, Architecture, Astonishing Views
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Road Less Travelled Series
The Road to Rome: Rural Roots in the Sabine Countryside
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Ways to Join Borromini Institute
STUDENT
You can apply now to join any of our programs
- Housing and Classes in Central Rome
- Service Learning and Interships
- Trips and Excursions
- Daily Life in Europe’s Greatest City
ADVISOR
Match your students to exciting opportunities
- We have years of experience
- Flexible Academic Modules
- Excellent Student Support
- Fully Customised Service
- Visit us in Rome
INSTRUCTOR
Work with us to create your program in Rome
- Support with Budgeting, Planning and Logistics
- Teaching Facilities in Central Rome
- Bilingual Staff
- Central Faculty Lodging
our Academic Clusters
Focused historically on food studies which is still a central research interest for us, we we have widened our scope to include new disciplines related to sustainability. Join our programs and critical field learning projects in Rome.
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Sustainable Service Learning
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Open House Roma
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Some of our Partners and clients
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Testimonials
For almost 20 years we have been serving students and their institutions. Here is what some have had to say.