Visual Arts Study Abroad Programs in Italy

Spend a semester or academic year in the classic city of Florence with AIFS Abroad. Choose from a wide variety of courses at the AIFS Abroad Global Education Center with credit awarded by Fairfield University. Select the Traditional Academic Program to begin or advance your Italian language skills and select courses from a variety of subjects. During the Spring semester, a Fashion Management and Marketing Program is also available. AIFS Abroad in Florence includes a one-week orientation before the semester begins to help you acclimate to life in Italy. Fall semester orientation is on the coast of Tuscany, while spring semester orientation is in Rome. Live in a shared student apartment and receive a meal plan. You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities, including: • Guided city walks • Visits to the many museums, churches, and cultural sites of Florence • Italian cooking classes • Opera and ballet performances • Italian cheese tastings • A gelato tour • Day trips to Pisa, Lucca, the Vespa Factory, and more

La Spezia is the gateway to Cinque Terre, a gem in the awe-inspiring Italian Riviera. With a centrally located campus and a vibrant regional culture, La Spezia offers many opportunities to engage with your surroundings and participate in experiential learning. Its location offers both coastal charm and urban convenience, where you can easily explore on foot, navigate public transit, or use it as a gateway to other regions of Italy and Europe. Experience Florence’s Renaissance charm and La Spezia’s Mediterranean breeze through this immersive semester program at Florence University of the Arts. Dive into hands-on coursework across business and liberal arts classes and internships for credit as you study in both the cultural capital of Italy and the coastal gateway to the Cinque Terre.

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.

With 12 locations around the globe, the world is your classroom when you study abroad at NYU. Whether you’re interested in exploring music at NYU Prague, diving into history at NYU Florence, or studying global business at NYU London or NYU Shanghai, regardless of your course of study, NYU offers students of all interests and backgrounds unparalleled global experiences. Immersive, experiential learning is at the heart of NYU study abroad. So, in addition to classes that get you out exploring a new place, you’ll embrace the local culture and build community with internships, academic excursions, and volunteer opportunities. From NYU Buenos Aires to NYU Berlin and NYU Tulsa to NYU Tel Aviv, you’ll experience these dynamic cities and cultures while also fulfilling elective requirements, meeting new people, and gaining a new perspective. Additional NYU global locations not previously mentioned include: NYU Accra, NYU Madrid, NYU Paris, and NYU Washington, DC.

Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to enhance your resume while exploring the world, learning a new language, and building lifelong international connections. Located in the heart of historic Rome, Italy, John Cabot University offers you the chance to join a vibrant international campus community while immersing yourself in one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Each year, we welcome 1,800 students during our semesters or summer sessions. With over 400 classes to choose from, a dynamic student life program, and a Monday-to-Thursday class schedule, you’ll have plenty of time to discover Rome and travel across Europe, thanks to our proximity to train stations and airports. If you’re seeking a semester abroad experience that lets you explore Italy and Europe while staying on track with your academic goals, JCU could be the perfect fit for you!

Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici invites you to study abroad in Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region and home to approximately one-third of the world's art treasures! Living and studying in the birthplace of the Renaissance is an unparalleled experience. The LdM Florence campus comprises 16 properties peppered among the iconic Duomo, artisanal gelaterias, and the legacies of great scientists and artists of human history. Walking to classes in Florence’s historical center—the entirety of which is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site—LdM students enjoy the city's jewels, marvel at its beauty, and make meaningful memories every day. At LdM, students can take advantage of over 500 courses ranging across the humanities, creative arts, design fields, social sciences, gastronomic and culinary arts, and Italian language and culture. They also have access to various facilities: Wi-Fi-equipped classrooms, specialized art and design studios, modern culinary labs, a courtyard garden, a library, and a computer center. In addition, the always delicious LdM Cafeteria offers affordable meal plans, frothy cappuccinos, and a cozy space where students can gather between classes.

In summer, the streets of Florence come alive with locals and tourists dining outside amidst jaw-dropping architecture, churches, statues, and fountains. In Summer in Florence, you can have your own mini Renaissance in the city that gave birth to the Renaissance. Soak in the creative vibes as you study at Florence University of the Arts and live near all the action. To make the most of your time abroad, we’ll quickly immerse you in local Italian and Florentine culture. You’ll tour galleries and famous sites, and you’ll practice Italian as you order your next Tuscan meal—with gelato, of course.

Take your passion for photography or filmmaking to a new level through Ultimate Summer in Europe! Travel to some of the best cities in Europe with students and professors worldwide, and earn up to 9 credits! Capture Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, and other incredible cities while gaining valuable academic, personal, and professional experience, all in 1 month. This is Forum-Nexus! Ultimate Summer in Europe: 5 Countries, 8 Cities in 1 Month Program itinerary: Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Milan, Lugano, Verona, Riva del Garda Program dates: June 28 - July 25, 2026 Shorter sessions are also available. Visit our website for more details, including how to apply for free.

Since 1950, IES Abroad has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing U.S. students to new places, studies, and ways of thinking. A non-profit educational organization, IES Abroad offers high academic standards and extensive financial aid in almost 30 programs throughout the world. As the saying goes, all roads lead to Rome: the history of art and architecture, of religion and government. Over three million people do their daily business surrounded by 2,500 years of history. The capital of Italy, Rome is the country's political center and a major religious center, being the host to the Vatican an independent state within Rome. Studying abroad in Rome means learning from Rome and its Mediterranean pace of life from the open markets to the sudden strikes, and the high politics of a European capital.

You’ll enhance your expertise and confidence in the many aspects of photography and visual design in this three-week summer course. With a deep understanding of techniques, lighting, postproduction, and design principles, you’ll learn to create compelling visual narratives that engage with contemporary contexts. You’ll also gain valuable insights into conceptual photography, visual storytelling, and the integration of graphic design. During this immersive course, you’ll explore Renaissance masterpieces and Florence's rich artistic heritage as sources of inspiration for developing a complete photographic project. You’ll create a visually striking poster that synthesizes your journey while maintaining a cohesive and contemporary artistic vision. Taught in English and starting in June, the course is designed for students with foundational knowledge or basic professional experience in the field who are looking to enhance their professional skills. Participants should have prior familiarity with photography, graphic design, and editing.

Study abroad in Rome and taste la dolce vita—the sweet life. Imagine studying art history as you gaze up at the Sistine Chapel, or learning theology just a few blocks from the Vatican. Life in the Eternal City is an experience of a lifetime! You take classes at the centrally located CEA CAPA Rome Center, at Libera Università Internazionale Degli Studi Sociali (LUISS), and at John Cabot University. Choose from a wide range of courses offered in English, including business, politics, economics, social sciences, and more. CEA CAPA’s cultural and active learning activities transform Rome into a living classroom. The award-winning program, CEA CAPA C’È, draws students to the city of Rome with a variety of volunteer opportunities, while overnight trips to Florence and Venice, and many more cultural experiences allow students to immerse themselves in Italian culture. In addition to study abroad programs, explore CEA CAPA Internships Abroad in Rome — gain hands-on, pre-professional experience as you dive into a career field and develop professional skills needed to rise above the competition. Interested in going abroad with CEA CAPA? Contact us to get started!

Have the opportunity to study abroad by joining one of our Non-Profit, Low Cost, Direct Study Programs in these top destinations – Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, England, and France. These are offered throughout the year to university-level students from around the globe, with the option to enroll in a weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, or academic year term. Stay in low-cost housing on campus or at a nearby apartment or hostel. You can also stay with a host family to experience the local way of life in your host country. You can earn academic credit for completing any of our study abroad programs. Upon completion, you will receive (or request) transcripts, certificates, or letters of attendance. If you need an official transcript sent to your school back home, be sure to request this and provide the exact mailing address. Do you wish to know more? Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Master of Graphic Design is perfect for working professionals or young graduates interested in attending a specialization course. It mainly focuses on providing a professional dimension to the field by fostering the understanding of contemporary graphic design through investigations into its history, theory, criticism, and methodology. Its setting in Florence is essential in illustrating the relevance of Italy in forming the foundations of modern thought and imagery. The Graphic Design Master's is intended for graduates, young designers, and students with professional training and/or experience in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Interactive Media, Communication Sciences, and Computer Sciences. Graduate students come from various academic and professional practice experiences. Acceptance to this graduate program requires a degree in design. Each one-year graphic design master course has a duration of 30 weeks.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

How about a summer giving expression to your fashion design and artistic talents in one of the world’s treasured locations for art? Or maybe you want to spend your summer learning about Italian life and culture? No matter what you choose to do, this summer program with the world-renowned Accademia Italiana offers you a remarkable opportunity to study a variety of design courses taught by experts in the field, such as fashion, interior design, graphic design and other subjects as well as all levels of Italian language. Florence is a hub for artistic and commercial design, as well as home to multiple sites of cultural significance in Italy. Works of art and architecture are everywhere, reflecting the stunning talent of legendary masters and a thriving artistic community. Enjoy the magic and artful splendor that only Florence can bring. You’ll study alongside both Italian and international students, all eager to explore this artistic learning experience. Whether sketching designs inspired by Florence’s heritage or exploring Italian industrial craftsmanship, you’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborative projects, and an understanding of Italy’s influence on global design.

Immerse yourself in historic art and design in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, with a thriving contemporary art scene. Here, you take studio courses on SACI’s iconic campus, which has two 17th-century palazzi in the heart of Florence. The campus is centrally located, allowing you to study many important art collections, including the Uffizi and the Accademia. It hosts visiting artists, public lectures, and exhibitions in the gallery space. This means access to contemporary exhibitions, collaborating with contemporary Florentine artists, and visiting important international exhibitions. Famous for its Renaissance legacy, Florence features a fascinating mix of historic and contemporary culture. Buses, taxis, and mopeds drive within feet of the Duomo, the city's magnificent cathedral. Chic shops and elegant restaurants line the charming avenues, and historic piazzas ringed with outdoor cafés host performance artists and flea markets. Enjoy the region's mild climate and world-famous cuisine in one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

Discover a whole new world while expanding your academic knowledge and skills in Perugia, a city often called “the big university town in a small Italian city”. Classes are taught in English and you can build your semester by selecting electives from various disciplines. This is one of the best ways to ensure that your experience abroad aligns with both your personal and degree goals. You can learn more about available electives by getting in touch with us. Community engagement opportunities, excursions to famous cities and sites, and extracurricular activities (wine tastings, language exchanges) are incorporated into your courses. Our diverse faculty and friendly staff strive to integrate your study with a real Italian experience. The location of Perugia atop a hill makes for a picturesque backdrop for your study-abroad experience in Italy. It is rich in history, architecture, and art and is recognized internationally as a city of learning. Plus, it offers easy access to equally beautiful Italian destinations – Florence, Rome, Siena, Assisi, and Cortona. Its international airport can take you to destinations like London and Brussels.

Are you ready to redefine your study abroad experience? Come and study at Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) and pursue your passions and academic interests in the heart of Florence's historic center. SRISA has remained a top art and design school in Italy for over five decades. Our secret? We're all about personalized and immersive learning. SRISA offers undergraduate courses in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and Design at the American University level. Except for Italian, all courses are taught in English. Study for one semester or extend your stay for an Accredited Year. Fall and Spring semesters are 15 weeks long. Students enroll in classes ranging between 12-16 credit hours. Fall (September-December) Total Credits: 12-16 Spring (January-April) Total Credits: 12-16 Hit the "Apply Now" button to start your study abroad journey today!

Temple University Rome offers a four-year Bachelor's degree program and well as a First-year Entry Year program (TREY) where students then complete Years 2-4 either at Temple University in Philadelphia or Temple University Japan. Temple University Rome offers study abroad semester or academic year programs of full-time study designed primarily for third-year undergraduate students. Students may choose from 55+ degree programs with topics ranging from art to international business, and from global studies to computer science. Internships for credit are available. Except for Italian language courses, all instruction is in English. Temple Rome is located in the heart of Rome's historic city center, adjacent to the Spanish Steps and within short walking distance of the beautiful Borghese Gardens, the Trevi Fountain, shops, and famous historical sites. Its facilities include a dormitory for up to 50 first-year students, full disability access, "smart technology" classrooms; library; science lab; arts studios; an art gallery; conference center, panoramic terraces; open-air courtyard for students to enjoy and for events.

The NECAFlorence Program provides a unique opportunity to study, earn university credits, and experience Italian culture firsthand. Interdisciplinary courses based on experiential learning at NECAFlorence are designed to stimulate students’ interests and to challenge their way of thinking. Small group courses assure a high level of individual attention. Highly-qualified teaching staff. Throughout your stay, you will gain an intimate understanding of Italian and Florentine culture and life. Students must be over the age of 18 to join. Non-traditional participants should contact NECAFlorence for eligibility details. The NECA Scholarship Program has been developed to assist highly motivated students (enrolled in 2-year or 4-year institutions) and adults with academic merit and/or who do not have enough financial resources.