Syracuse is an ideal place to study abroad.
- Feel at home in the stunning and walkable city center, while never running out of new things to explore
- Wander through the beautiful Baroque architecture and charming cobblestone streets and find infinite inviting restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, cafes, and a vibrant outdoor market
- Visit sits like the Ancient Greek Theater, the Temple of Apollo, and the ornate cathedrals
- Soak up the alluring aquamarine sea just beyond the border of the picturesque city center
- Enjoy the pristine beaches lining the Sicilian coast with endless opportunities for swimming, boating, and snorkeling
- Get to know your surroundings, neighbors, and peers through outdoor activities, events, excursions, and workshops
- Utilize Syracuse as a launchpad to explore other Sicilian gems, such as Taormina, Mount Etna, Agrigento (The Valley of the Temples), Noto, and more. Plus, with the Catania international airport under an hour away, easily reach mainland Italy as well as the rest of Europe.
The City
- Visit local historical sites
- Enjoy community events, such as theater performances and shows
- Explore the architectural gems around the city center
- Visit the archaeological park
- Explore local shops and galleries
The School
- Engage with Italian students as well as other international students
- Take advantage of workshops, events, guest lectures, and more
- Build your network through engaging in volunteer or internships opportunities at local NGO's, small businesses, artisans, and more
The Surroundings
- Sicily has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other region in Italy; in 2005 Syracuse was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica (Siracusa)
- Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (South-Eastern Sicily)
- Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
- Mount Etna
- Archaeological Area of Agrigento
- Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands)
- Villa Romana del Casale
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