MADE Institute
Find inspiration on the sea.
With emphasis on the history of local land and culture, MADE Institute uses the whole of Sicily as a classroom. Situated in a historic art nouveau building, Palazzo Boccadifuoco, the school overlooks the ocean, just steps from the island center of Ortigia. MADE Institute offers an in-depth look at Mediterranean culture by way of anthropology, art & design, history and economics. Set apart from the modern tourist thoroughfare of Italy, Sicily offers ideal conditions for cultivating creativity and expansion of our western world view. At MADE Institute students become an integral part of the historical and artistic preservation of this ancient land and all it has to offer.
U.S. School of Record
St. Martin’s University (WA)
Language of Instruction
English
Classmates
Mixture of 300 degree-seeking and study abroad students from around the world.
Highlights
- Beautiful location on the Mediterranean Sea.
- Join a tight-knit community of students.
- Enroll in unique courses including design labs.
MADE utilizes the entire island of Sicily as its classroom, providing extensive experiential learning opportunities for students through field studies, instructional visits, and hands-on projects in the community. MADE has a strong local network allowing students to connect and integrate with the community as well as to learn directly from creative professionals, small business owners, artists, designers, NGO leaders, volcanologists, and more.
Areas of Study
Modern Languages & Cultures
Social Science
Natural Science
Digital & Studio Arts
Student Life at MADE
Students at MADE feel quickly at home in the local community, as they shop in the daily outdoor markets, join locals for evening outdoor performances and activities, and savor an experience like no other. Just beyond the border of the picturesque city center, students can soak up the alluring aquamarine sea. The Sicilian coast is lined with pristine beaches offering endless opportunities for swimming, boating, and snorkeling. Outdoor activities plus events, excursions, and workshops allow for MADE study abroad students to get to know their surroundings, neighbors, and peers.
Even with its impressive monuments, enchanting historic center, and inviting seaside, Syracuse is still an up-and-coming destination for visitors. It remains home to a lively local community of Sicilians, who despite their storied history of conquerors, are renowned for their warm and welcoming character. It is a perfect spot for students to immerse themselves, as the locals encourage them to interact, practice their Italian, and to try Sicilian specialties.
