St. John's University Rome: Master's and study abroad
St. John's University, Rome Campus is the Italian home of New York's St. John's University, one of the largest Catholic and Vincentian universities in the US. Based in the Prati district, it offers a Master's in Government and Politics plus undergraduate study abroad programs.
About St. John's University, Rome Campus
St. John's University, Rome Campus is the Italian home of New York's St. John's University, one of the largest Catholic and Vincentian universities in the United States. The Rome campus is located in the Prati district, in a central and well-connected area, and mainly serves as a hub for graduate programs and undergraduate study abroad.
The campus features multimedia classrooms, computer labs, an online library system and a scenic central courtyard surrounded by academic, residential and administrative spaces across four floors. Students can earn a Master of Arts in Government and Politics with a concentration in International Affairs, plus a Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy, and take part in undergraduate programs in Italian Language and Culture, Art History, Philosophy, Theology, Business, International Relations and European Politics.
The campus works closely with the New York, Paris and Limerick locations, allowing students to pursue a multi-country path.
Main academic areas
3 main tracks: MA in Government and Politics (International Affairs concentration), Certificate in International Law and Diplomacy, undergraduate Study Abroad programs
Campus statistics and indicators
Employability and student headcount specific to the Rome campus are not separately published by the university.
The Rome campus's history
The Rome campus of St. John's University opened in 1995 as an international extension of the New York university, founded in 1870 by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers) with the aim of offering a Catholic university education to the young people of New York. The Rome location was launched amid strong international expansion by the parent university, which would later also open campuses in Paris and Limerick.
From the start, the Rome campus has held a dual role: a location for granting graduate degrees and a hub for study abroad programs for undergraduate students from across the United States and other countries. Its location in the Prati district, a short walk from St. Peter's and major international institutions based in Rome, has over time facilitated internships and partnerships with United Nations agencies.
Over the years the campus has built a focused offering in international relations, diplomacy and political science, in line with the Vincentian mission oriented toward service and intercultural understanding.
What people say online about St. John's University Rome Campus
Reviews specific to the Rome campus are relatively scarce compared to other American universities in Rome, since the center mainly serves graduate and short-term study abroad students — but the available ones are generally positive.
Few public reviews, as the campus is geared toward graduate and short-term study abroad students.
Positive experience centered on the intimate campus setting and small classes.
Access to internships at UN agencies, NGOs and embassies among the most valued aspects.
- Intimate campus setting and small class sizes
- Access to internships at UN agencies, NGOs and embassies
- Prati district: central and safe location
- Strong St. John's brand, over 150 years of history
- New investment in Executive Education since 2026
- Scarcity of independent reviews compared to JCU or AUR
- Overall judgment harder to balance due to limited data
- Local alumni network is modest, though broad globally
FAQ — St. John's University Rome Campus
The Rome campus of St. John's University is a niche but solid option for those seeking a graduate path in international relations and diplomacy, with privileged access to the international organizations based in Rome.
