Urban & Regional Planning Study Abroad Programs in Florence, Italy

Your Semester in Florence program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Italian culture. Live and learn in Florence! Florence is Italy’s Renaissance city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s unique blend of Italian culture and history, iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, bustling markets, and lively arts scene create an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Florence is the perfect place to study abroad.

Study at NYU Florence and experience one of the world's most culturally significant cities. Students live either on the NYU Florence estate or in an apartment or homestay in downtown Florence. Take full advantage of the city’s many historic and cultural offerings through faculty-led trips throughout the city and the Tuscan region. NYU’s academic center is housed on La Pietra, a 57-acre estate situated in the hills above Florence. The beautiful, historic estate contains five 15th-century villas where students live and learn. Villa La Petra, for instance, features a museum showcasing a collection of early Renaissance art and furnishings. Villa Ulivi has classrooms, a computer lab, a book reserve reading room, and a cafe. And Villa Natalia contains staff offices, a lounge, a small gym, and a dining hall. The estate offers ample open space, including several gardens and olive groves where students can relax, explore, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city of Florence. Please note that spring semester programs tend to fill early. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU Florence website for up-to-date information.

Are you looking to develop the knowledge, abilities, and attitudes necessary for professional success and lifelong learning? CEA is pleased to announce our new Undergraduate Research programs at our Study Centers in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Florence, and Seville starting in Fall 2022. No matter where you study, each program leverages the local connections and active learning opportunities of each host city. These are combined with experienced faculty and engaging classroom experiences built around specific academic disciplines. The program comprises a personalized research opportunity, an Independent Study Project course, and 3-4 additional elective courses. Overall, you may earn 12-15 credits. Classes are small to ensure close attention and courses are taught in English. Your group will take full advantage of the host city’s offerings, beyond the doors of the classroom. Eligibility for these programs are: - Minimum GPA of 2.75 - One year of university/college study by the time of application Interested in going abroad with CEA? Contact us to get started!

Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art in a studio in Osaka, CET blends academics with real-world experience. Designed around experiential learning, deep cultural engagement, and academic rigor, CET programs turn education into something more than just earning college credit.