Prospective Students
Discover why you should study at the Pantheon Institute.
Why Pantheon Institute?
Pantheon Institute is, first and foremost, dedicated to academic excellence through transformative learning. Our programs put you right in the middle of the learning experience, getting you out of the classroom and into the world for a deeply tactile experience. Through this immersive learning process, you will discover how architecture and design transform environments, reshaping the way you see the world and how you can engage with it.
Central Location
Pantheon Institute is located right in the beating heart of the Eternal City. Our proximity to some of the world’s most influential and foundational structures immerses you in over two millennia of tradition, culture, language, religion, art, and scientific innovation.
From drafting during our core design studio, to mapping spaces using innovative virtual technology, to traversing the city through the eyes of cartographer, to discovering nutrition and culture through hands-on cooking classes, you will find yourself reflected in the world around you, learning self-transformation leads to environmental adaptation.
On-Site Courses
Our classes prioritize hands-on learning and site-specific engagement. From walking the ancient Appia Antica to weaving through the Roman Forum, our world-class professors engage you to see the humanity of architecture and design, how the things we create are a reflection of our own identity. The ancient marvels of Rome are now intertwined with the modern life of one of Europe’s greatest capital cities, revealing the evolution of Western civilization and pointing to a future that is shaped by the past. Your time learning at Pantheon will reveal new ways of thinking, challenging your creative process in ways you could never have imagined
Field Trips & Travel
As part of your curriculum, you will participate in a variety of field trips and site visits that expand you understanding of course material beyond the classroom, translating the theoretical into the tangible reality of lived experience. We guide student all around Italy to see how this diverse peninsula contains multitudes.
In your free time, you can take advantage of Rome’s central location as an international travel hub or explore the wonders of Italy through the country’s robust and extensive bus and train systems. The opportunities to explore are endless.
Personalized Support
Study abroad expands horizons in new ways, in ways that are unique to everyone. While at Pantheon Institute, you will have the support of experienced staff who are enthusiastic to help you find your way through your experience in Rome. We have created an infrastructure of handbooks, resources, 24/7 On Call Emergency Phone, and onsite staff that are ready to engage with you at any time.
We also collaborate with your home institution to help you prepare for your experience abroad, guiding you through the visa process and course selection process, making sure you transition to and from Rome fully aligns with your academic and personal goals.
Student Work
We are so proud of the great work our students create during their time at Pantheon Institute.
Our architecture programs are just some of the classes we offer were students can expand their creativity. Take a look through past semester to see what our students have brought to life.