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Veritas Rome Experience

Program at a Glance

  • Program Credits

    12-18 credits

    • Location

      Rome, Italy

    • Semesters Offered

      Fall, Spring

    • Deadline

      March 15, 2024

      Deadline for the Fall 2024 program

    • Minimum GPA

      2.5

      Required at the time of completing application

    • Application

      We will be opening applications for the Fall 2024 semester on January 22. Please fill out the Study Abroad Future Interest Form to be notified about program updates for Fall 2024 and beyond.

      How to Apply

      Students who apply to attend the Veritas Rome Experience must complete a Biola application for review by Study Abroad. In addition to the Biola Study Abroad application, students must also complete an application with the program provider, ISA Veritas Christian Study Abroad.

      Note: Students must be accepted by both Biola Study Abroad and the program provider in order to participate in the program.

      Interested in applying? Check out the next steps.


      Biola’s Rome experience, hosted by ISA Veritas Christian Study Abroad, provides students the opportunity to study in the heart of rich culture and history at The American University of Rome.


      Program Overview

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      The Veritas Rome Experience offers students an opportunity to fully explore art, architecture, global perspective and history. When in Rome, students will find themselves engaged in rigorous academics and immersive cross-cultural experiences that give them the opportunity to explore Roman art, ethics and early Christianity in a location that has played a large role in Christian history.

      Students will also have opportunities to create community with other Christians navigating how to serve the Lord in a new culture and embracing the joy and beauty of this place. One way students can do this is by taking advantage of the ministry opportunities this program provides. Several ministries that are offered include an English language ministry that partners with local churches in the Rome area and a refugee ministry. Participating students are required to register for the 1 credit Ministry Practicum course through this Veritas Program. The Ministry Practicum course will transfer back to Biola as 1 general elective credit.

      Through opportunities for ministry, rigorous academic courses, group museum visits and living together, students will create lifelong bonds with one another. In Rome, they will be able to indulge in incredible pasta, see world-renowned art, and bask in the sun as they study in one of their University's gardens atop the tallest hill in Rome. 

      Students will explore historically and culturally significant locations such as the grandiose Colosseum, the beautiful art adorning Vatican City, the incredible Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the ruins of the Roman Forum. Students are also invited to partake in multi-day excursions to locations such as Florence, Tuscany, Lazio, Capri, Naples, Pompeii and more. Students who apply to attend the Veritas Rome Experience complete a Biola application for review by Study Abroad. In addition to the Biola Study Abroad application, students must also complete an application with the program provider, Veritas. Students must be accepted by Biola Study Abroad and the program provider to participate in the program.


      2024–25 Program Cost (Before Financial Aid)

      ItemCost
      2024–2025 Biola Semester Tuition$24,492
      Program Fees (e.g. Room Only, Educational Excursions)$3,427
      Non-Refundable Biola Administrative Fee$500
      International Health Insurance (Estimate)$248
      Premium Program Fee$1,000
      Estimated Program Cost$29,667


      Airfare, meals, insurance, local transportation, and textbooks are not included in the program cost. Student housing is in a shared apartment for the semester. Students accepted to participate in the program during the 2024-25 year will be billed the Program Cost as seen above. This cost is before financial aid. For a study abroad financial aid review, please contact The Office of Financial Aid.


      Program Dates

      Fall 2024: August 27–December 13, 2024
      Spring 2025: Dates coming soon


      Course Equivalencies

      View the Veritas Rome Experience Course Equivalencies.