Welcome to the UW Rome Center!
Founded in 1985, the UW Rome Center is located in the ancient heart of Rome just off the Campo de’ Fiori. Housed in a 15th century palazzo, the UW Rome Center offers transformative learning experiences for students and one-of-a-kind teaching and research opportunities for faculty. The UW Rome Center’s highly-trained local staff provide on-site support, from coordinating study abroad programs from the UW or other U.S. and foreign institutions to hosting international conferences and corporate events.
What We Offer
Study in Rome
Rome is an incredible city to study abroad and enjoy life! You’ll experience 3000 years of art, history, architecture and culture — from ancient ruins to modern, bustling city life.
Explore upcoming UW Study Abroad programs and what it’s like to live in Rome.
Teach in Rome
We help develop and run your study abroad program so you can focus on curriculum and educational outcomes.
Even if you’re a first-timer with limited knowledge of Italy, you can rely on the expertise of our on-site staff to ensure success.
Let Us Host You
Our services include events planning, site visits and excursions, housing and transportation.
We are a fantastic site for conferences and seminars, with conference space for up to 70 and adjacent classrooms for breakouts.
Where to Find Us
Address: Piazza del Biscione, 95, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
View our location on a map: UW Rome Center
Fast Facts
Recent Stories
Join our inaugural Scholars Abroad program
August 1, 2025
It's never too late to study abroad. Apply to join our inaugural Scholars Abroad program! The UW Rome Center has a new opportunity for learners of all ages to explore the heart of Italy's capital, to relive previous study abroad journeys, or to discover Rome for the first time. Apply by August 31, 2025 and join…
The life and legacy of Anthony Costa Heywood
March 5, 2025
Anthony Costa Heywood, 2024 (Photo Credit: Brian Stanton) Anthony Costa Heywood, known affectionately as Tony, passed away on November 18, 2024. He was the husband of renowned architect and University of Washington professor Astra Zarina, the founder of the UW Rome Center. A distinguished architect and one of the last permanent residents of Civita di…
Teaching Ecology and Oceanography at the UWRC
November 27, 2024
Dr. Kenneth Sebens and Dr. Jim Murray describe their Autumn 2024 study abroad program. "There was real excitement when the first students started to see bubbles coming out of the rock in shallow water, and even more as the strings of bubbles turned into curtains. Snorkeling along the edge of an ancient castle on a…
Contact us
Piazza del Biscione 95 | 00186 Rome, Italy
Tel. +39 06686-8807 | Fax +39 066880-2849 | Email: uwrcinfo@uw.edu
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
