Housing & Accommodations

Looking for an amazing study abroad experience? We here at the University of Arkansas Rome Center cannot wait to meet you, and we are sure you will have the time of your life studying in one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in Europe.

We often get questions regarding the type of housing we offer here in Rome. Firstly, we use apartments – Not dorm style housing. The chosen locations house between four and six students per apartment. This is a full immersion program, so your neighbors will be Italian families who usually own their apartments. The apartments themselves have been renovated for the purpose of catering to students. You will live like a local, but with student amenities!

There are some things which may, or may not, differ from your life in the United States. For example:

  • The Wi-Fi is not broadband, and if you have 6 students, each with 2/3 devices connected simultaneously, the internet speed and your ability to download may be impacted.
  • Kitchens usually have a gas stove. We will show you how to use the stove, but you will need to turn the gas off after using it for safety reasons.
  • Limited hot water availability may require you to organize a schedule for showering.
  • Living in a large city, there is a lot more ambient noise and it may take you a week or so to adjust, especially if you are coming from a small university town.

We use housing providers who will give you an apartment orientation on your arrival and explain to you how to contact them, should you need assistance.

The apartments have a common living area, 2-3 bedrooms, a kitchen, and 1 or 2 bathrooms, depending on occupancy. Bedrooms are double occupancy. Each apartment is equipped with basic furnishings and supplies, including one single bed per student, 2 sets of linens and towels, closet/clothing storage space, typical Italian cookware and kitchenware, a table and chairs, and a furnished sitting area. The apartment unit is provided with a washing machine and a TV.

Single rooms are available by request for an additional fee, you will hear more about this option in the pre-departure meetings.