Your knowledge plus our experience on the ground = your Rome program!
Flexible & Fun
Our team will support you 24/7. Should anything happen, do not worry. We have you covered.
Fully Customised
We have decades of experience in custom made study abroad programs.
Carefully Planned
We deal with reservations, housing, schedules, so that you can make the most of your time in Italy.
Helping you Set up a Rome Program
So, you would love to teach the course of your dreams in the historic center of Rome….but you are overwhelmed by the many logistical aspects of leading a group of students abroad. We at the Borromini Institute have got your back. We’ll work with our trusted housing providers to find apartments for students and faculty, provide reliable student services and support, coordinate program excursions outside of Rome, and manage all manner of site bookings so that you can spend your time focusing on precisely what you came to do: teach. Not to mention that we’ve got expert faculty members of our own happy to work with you on course and program planning, and modern, multimedia classroom facilities available for your short or long term custom designed program.
My time in Rome this past summer was eye opening, inspiring and enriching. Every day I learned something new about food, sustainability, media and culture. I learned a lot about myself and the different ways that I take on challenges in the classroom and out in the streets of a busy city. I would recommend this study abroad trip to anyone, no matter what your major is you will find something extremely fascinating about this experience that I would do all over again if I could.
Looking for hands-on learning opportunities for your students in Italy?
Our Programs May Be Right for Your Students
Your students can enroll in our semester, summer or short programs focused on sustainability at any point in their studies and regardless of your discipline but all connected by the thread of climate.
They will live in Rome, engage in local and international communities, learn by doing in their daily life and organized travel included in all of our programs.
Some of Our Partners
- University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- Chatam University
- Bowling Green State University
- New York University
- New Mexico State University
- Edgewood College
- State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY)
- University of New Haven
- Vantan Design Institute – Japan
- University of Redlands
- Auburn University
- University Of Maryland
- Cornell University
- Osaka University
Many programs have hidden costs: not us!
Program fees usually include:
- All instructional and support fees, which include course readings
- Co-curricular experiential activities and practicums, such as tastings, cooking sessions, meetings with specialists and experts, and service learning opportunities
- Overnight field studies outside of Rome (accommodations, most meals, and transportation)
- Fees for the onsite academic internship
- Italian language courses
- Housing
- Student Services
Meet the Borromini Institute Team
Tom Rankin
Borromini Institute DirectorTom Rankin completed his Master’s degree in Architecture at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Princeton University and a “Laurea” in Architecture from “Sapienza” University of Rome. Since 1991, he has been residing in Rome, where he is actively involved in design research, practice, and teaching. His focus lies in studying the historical and emerging aspects of the city and landscape as a foundation for sustainable urbanism and architecture.
Tom holds teaching positions at various institutions, including Università di Roma “La Sapienza” (School of Engineering), the California Polytechnic Rome Program in Architecture, and the Iowa State Rome Program.
Pier Alberto Merli
Founder and CEOPier Alberto Merli received his degree in Philosophy from Florence University and his Ph.D. in Economics and Social Sciences at Florence University. He is Resident Director for HWS and U of I in Rome. He is also a wine expert and sommelier.
Lindsay Maldari
Program CoordinatorLindsay Maldari came to Rome to earn her Master’s in Art History with John Cabot University. Rome continues to inspire Lindsay’s life and work on 20th century public monuments, and it is with great pleasure that she now shares her love of the city as a Program Coordinator at the Borromini Institute.
Lindsay works in our offices in Rome on program development and administration.
Lulu’ Yuan
Visual ConsultantLulu Yuan has a Master’s degree in fashion design and marketing in Italy and China and has been working as a fashion designer for more than 15 years. She is a teacher of art anatomy, an illustrator and a photographer. And, of course, a food lover. She can often be found capturing images and video of our activities for our social media.
Erica Cacopardo
Studio ServicesErica Cacopardo has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Development Sciences and International Cooperation and has worked in Italy, Peru and Brazil. In her free time, Erica loves to travel, read, and go to the cinema and museums.
William Fincham
InternWiliam Fincham is a student of University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He is majoring in Linguistics and Italian. Coming from a mixed Italian and Scottish background, it has been fun for him helping other young people get acclimated. He is thrilled to have been able to do his part in helping other people experience and see what his mother country is all about.
Kevin Sautron
Social Media InternKevin Sautron studies Global Humanities at Sapienza University. Originally from Madagascar, he has lived for years in Venezia and Rome pursuing creative projects and his passion for sustainability.
