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  • Locations: Syracuse, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: StudyAbroad Italy 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 01/16/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Summer 2025 02/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Area of Study: Art History, Arts, Creative Writing, Environmental Studies, History, Italian, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion/Theology Click here for a definition of this term Instruction language: English, Italian
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay
Preferred: Yes
Program Description:



NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2009 & FALL 2009!

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The Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences (MCAS) is a dedicated Study Abroad Institute located within a restored 17th century palazzo in the historical center of the ancient Sicilian city of Syracuse. The school is steps away from the Mediterranean Sea.

MCAS offers a range of liberal arts classes in the following areas, which enable students to explore the diversity of the Mediterranean World from a unique perspective:

  • Ancient History
  • Ancient Science
  • Anthropology & Geography
  • Art & Architectural History
  • Archaeology
  • Classical Language & Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Drawing
  • Ecology
  • Geology
  • Italian Language
  • Italian Literature, Cinema, Music & History
  • Mediterranean Art & Literature
  • Modern History
  • Philosophy & Religion
  • Photography
  • Political Science
  • Service Learning and Volunteer Programs
SAI oversees and coordinates all aspects of your enrollment including application processing, course selection and credit, visa preparation, housing, student health insurance, transcripts, and cell phone service. SAI provides comprehensive student services, beginning with pre-departure and leading to our on-site orientation and advising in Italy. MCAS students are provided with an airport transfer on arrival days, wireless and on-line access in the computer lab, and program sponsored field study trips and excursions to fascinating destinations within Sicily.

SAI

7151 Wilton Avenue, Suite 202

Sebastopol, CA 95472 USA


Tel: (707) 824-8965

Toll Free: (800) 655-8965

Fax: (707) 824-0198

mail@studyabroaditaly.com