AIFS Abroad in Florence, Italy: Summer
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Program Overview
Spend a summer in the artistic and cultured city of Florence, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! Explore a range of academic programs that award credit through Fairfield University. The AIFS Abroad Florence Global Education Center is located in the Palazzo Michelozzi, a 16th-century palace between the Arno River and the Pitti Palace.
You’ll earn up to 10 credits awarded by Fairfield University. Choose from 2 available sessions of the traditional academic program or the popular Wine Marketing program.
You will live in a student apartment in the center of the city. Wine Marketing students stay in a hotel for the first week, and students taking both Sessions 1 and 2 may also choose to stay in a homestay.
You will receive meal vouchers to use in a choice of selected local restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores. If you take the Wine Marketing Program, you will also receive breakfast and dinner at the hotel for the first week of the program.
An optional 3-day trip to Rome and an optional 3-day visit to Venice are available. A 2-night tour of London, England, is available to students on the AIFS Abroad Flight Package.
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Program Highlights
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- Summer
- May Term
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Communications
- Culture
- Design
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Foreign Language
- History
- Italian
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Photography
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Updated Jun 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Florence, Italy
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Communications
- Culture
- Design
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Foreign Language
- History
- Italian
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Photography
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Summer
- May Term
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-30
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What is the minimum GPA?
The minimum GPA is 2.5.
Where can I find the courses offered?
AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students in this program, with the following academic options available on this page.
Will I need a visa?
A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.
What is a global education center (GEC)?
AIFS Global Education Centers feature modern facilities in highly desirable neighborhoods. Students can take courses, meet with staff, and take advantage of libraries, technology, and lounge areas at our centers.
Where can I find more DEI info about Florence?
Even before departure, dive right into the experience with the assurance that your stay abroad will be different than at home. With that said, check out our Social Identity & Access page for resources and tips for navigating a new environment.
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