Description

New York University Florence at La Pietra is situated on a hillside just north of the center of Florence. Sir Harold Acton, a distinguished patron of the arts, bequeathed the 57-acre estate to the University in 1994. Villa La Pietra is a magnificent 15th-century, 60-room museum that contains a notable early Renaissance art and furniture collection. The villa is surrounded by several acres of historically significant gardens, rolling hills, and olive groves. There are four other villas on the estate: Natalia, Colletta, Sassetti, and Ulivi. NYU Florence offers an exceptional academic curriculum for undergraduate students during the fall or spring semester as well as the full academic year. Most courses (except Italian language courses) are taught in English. In addition, some NYU courses in the liberal arts are offered in Italian to proficient students as part of a specialized Italian language program.

Approximately 275 undergraduates per semester study the history of Europe and its extraordinary cultural legacy of art, literature, philosophy, and architecture along with the political, cultural, economic, and social issues that are shaping the future of Europe. Intensive Italian language courses are offered at all levels. Courses in business, film, photography, and studio art are also available. Classes are held in the villas on campus and at nearby downtown locations. Additional courses for students with advanced Italian language skills are offered at the University of Florence.

Highlights

Visits to museums and galleries; language exchange dinners; regional food tastings; student-run clubs. In past semesters, the NYU Florence staff organized trips to Venice, Rome, Pisa, and Siena for students. Credit-bearing service-learning courses and volunteer activities are also available to interested students.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Visit our website for the most up-to-date tuition and fees.

Program Fees Include:

Housing: NYU guarantees housing for all NYU Florence students. Participants choose from three options: NYU off-campus residences in the citys center, a homestay with a local host family, or an on-campus residence hall.

* Off-campus residence hall
* Homestays with Florentine families
* On-campus residence hall

Experience Required

yes

Applicants are generally registered at an accredited college or university in the United States. Students who participate have completed their freshman year of study and have attained a GPA of at least 3.0.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Need- and merit-based scholarships are available. Visit our website for a list of scholarship opportunities available each semester to students studying at NYU Florence.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

New York University's Mission Statement

International education is a long-standing part of New York University's global mission which includes a wide range of initiatives both in the United States and abroad to facilitate the exchange of knowledge across international boundaries. NYU's study abroad tradition began in 1958 when NYU in Madrid opened its doors to American students. Since then NYU's offerings of international opportunities has expanded rapidly and includes fully staffed academic centers in eight countries, exchange partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious universities in 18 countries, short term summer programs in 17 countries, and specialized learning programs like film directing and nursing.

Year Founded

1958