MCAS offers a range of liberal arts classes every semester which enable students to explore the diversity of the Mediterranean World from a unique perspective. Field excursions are an integral part of classes at MCAS, making use of the school’s rich surroundings and Sicily’s grand past.

ancient history • ancient science & gender • anthropology & geography
art & architectural history • archaeology • cinema • classical language & literature
creative writing • drawing • ecology • geology • image & sound • Italian language
Italian literature & music • modern history • philosophy & religion
photography • political science

All courses are presented in English (with the exception of the Italian Language programs and those courses which specify ‘in Italian’) by a committed and respected international faculty of specialists.

The academic program at the Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences is based on the American university credit system. MCAS offers two full semesters (January to April and September to December), two Summer Sessions (May to June and June to July), and a three week intersession program in January.

MCAS offers a genuine immersion program that enables our students to truly experience the cultures of Italy and the Mediterranean.

Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences
Via Roma 124
96100 Syracuse - Italy
Tel. +39 0931 449262
Fax. +39 0931 449259