Rome City Institute

Combining Education and

Elite Sports

About Us

Rome City Institute is a prestigious academic institution located in the heart of Rome, Italy, offering a unique blend of high-level education and professional sports training. Established with the mission to develop the next generation of leaders in sports and business, the institute allows student-athletes to pursue their passion for sports while earning degrees in various fields.

Rome City offers a multicultural environment, welcoming students from over 50 countries, creating a vibrant and diverse learning atmosphere. With partnerships across international sports federations, including Serie A and various academic institutions, students have the opportunity to build a professional network and gain hands-on experience in their chosen fields through our student-athlete development program. These undergraduate soccer training programs are designed to promote both academic achievement and athletic development. Additionally, there are gap year programs available for those seeking to further enhance their skills and knowledge.

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What We Offer

Our Methodology

At Rome City Institute, student-athletes balance academics with year-round sports training in Italy’s competitive club system, guided by professional coaches and personalized plans for holistic development.

Accredited Education

Rome City Institute offers graduate programs for global leaders, undergraduate programs combining academics and elite sports, and gap year or study abroad options to help students excel in academics and athletics.

Paths to Success

Rome City Institute provides $18 million in scholarships, US and Italian accredited degrees, an 87% graduation rate, and unmatched opportunities for professional training and global networking.

Our Campus

Located in the heart of Rome near Piazza del Popolo, Villa Caproni blends history and modern education. Once home to aviation pioneer Count Gianni Caproni, the 3,500-square-meter campus fosters academic and athletic excellence in an inspiring setting.

Academics

Rome City Prep Academy

Rome City Prep Academy offers a tailor-made solution for those student-athletes wanting to continue their High School education, while advancing their athletic career overseas.

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Undergraduate Programs

Rome City Institute, in partnership with Jacksonville University, offers the unique opportunity to combine education and sports at the highest level. Through our undergraduate programs you will be able to attend our accredited courses while playing sports in Italy.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs generate great learning opportunities for those individuals who want to pursue a professional career at an international level. The graduate programs at Rome City Institute aim to prepare professional leaders with a hands-on curriculum.

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Gap Year

The Rome City gap year program allows our student-athletes to explore multiple opportunities from an academic and an athletic standpoint. This is the perfect step in your career if you are looking for to take a look down different paths.

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Study Abroad Programs

Experience the perfect fusion of academic and athletic enrichment with our study abroad program for student athletes in the heart of Rome. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of the Eternal City while honing your athletic skills through specialized training, offering a unique and transformative journey.

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Our Facilities

Testimonials

“For me this camp and program represented a path for my dreams in football. I want to live the sport and see where it takes me. The Serie A Elite camp was the perfect opportunity to showcase in front of experienced coaches and I am happy to have the opportunity to play in Rome. I expect ups and downs throughout the season. I know there will be times when I need to dig deep but I hope to grow as a player and learn as much as I can from the experience of the players and coaches around me. It’s exciting to be a part of this new project, I can’t think of many similar programs and it’s surreal to be in the middle of it all. There’s a lot of nervous energy and a lot of excitement, the emotions are high but full of hope.” Liam Ver Meer attended Serie A Elite ID camp, then Summer Experience where he received an offer to join our Gap Year program where he can focus on his soccer development while taking college credits.

Liam Ver Meer

Serie A Elite ID camp & Summer Experience Attendee

Matthew attended Serie A Elite ID camp, then invited to Serie A Experience and now moved to Rome to join our Prep Academy where he combines education with soccer. Reason for choosing: After attending the Serie A Experience, I realized moving to Italy was the right choice to develop into the best I can be. Attending Rome City Prep Academy gives me an opportunity to play the sport that I love, in the country that I’ve always dreamed of playing in. Expectations: I expect from this new journey to develop as a player and person and get the European player experience as I’ve always played soccer in America. My goals and hopes for the future are to hopefully play pro in Italy if that’s a possibility for me. Thoughts and emotions: I thought it was great being a part of the project. I really enjoyed the opportunity to play in new places and to verse such high-level teams while also meeting new people.

Matthew Daquino

Serie A Elite ID Camp Attendee

Ferdinando, a New York native, attended our ID camps in 2022 and 2023 before receiving a scholarship offer to join our high school program in Rome. In Italy, he has had the opportunity to try out for Serie A club SSC Napoli and sign with a local Italian club.

Tommaso Del Balzo

Serie A Elite

Before joining Rome City, Emily played in NCAA Divison II at Colorado State of Mines, where she completed her undergraduate. While completing the Master in Sport Management and Coaching with Rome City Institute, Emily signed for Empoli, a professional club which competes in Serie B, second top division in the nation. With Empoli, Emily won the league and got promoted to Serie A. After playing another season with Empoli in Serie A,Emily then moved to DBK Fortuna in Denmark where she played in the Champions League. The year after she moved to Napoli in Serie A and now is playing with Australia in the A league.

Emily Garnier

Rome City Institute Master Alumni Class of 2018

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