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Program Overview

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.

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Program Highlights

Test Your Gastronomic Skills in a cooking or wine-tasting class.
Go On Guided Tours of Florence’s iconic monuments, like the Duomo or the Palazzo Vecchio.
Revisit the Renaissance at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery or Accademia Gallery.
Visit a traditional working vineyard and olive grove, with an in-depth description of wine and oil production, promotion, and distribution.
Learn to prepare typical, seasonal Florentine dishes.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Travel Insurance
In-Country Orientation
Pre-Departure Orientation
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Some Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Florence, Italy

Fields & Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Studies
  • Communications
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Culture
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Ethnic Studies
  • European Studies
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Film
  • Finance
  • Foreign Language
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resource Management
  • Interior Design
  • International Business
  • International Relations
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Nutrition
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Public Management
  • Religious Studies
  • Service Learning
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Urban & Regional Planning
  • Visual Arts

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Italian
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about CIEE College Study Abroad

4.5
11 reviews

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Top categories

Cultural Immersion
4.5
Program Administration
4.5
Health & Safety
4.5
Academics
4.4
Living Situation
4.4
Community
4.0

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Ally K.May 2026

Clear Communication and Welcoming Staff

I would definitely recommend studying abroad with CIEE because information is always clearly communicated, the staff is super welcoming and friendly, orientation was very helpful, and I got to go on fun trips and activities with the program.

Grace B.April 2026

Supportive and Kind, Unique Opportunities

I absolutely loved CIEE! I would recommend them because they are extremely supportive, helpful, and kind. They offer a ton of opportunities for students to dive into that they would never have access to at home. CIEE helps students explore a new culture and community while making them feel at home!

Nicole M.February 2026

Immersed in art

I would recommend yes! Especially for Art History majors because the course immerses you in the Art where you are able to critically evaluate the works it a fist hand way that pictures can not do justice to.

Alexandria M.February 2026

I LOVED this program and staff.

I immediately felt so welcome and supported throughout my entire time abroad. There were several activities offered throughout the months which was so nice to be able to see different parts of Italy and do activities, like Arno rafting, that I wouldn’t necessarily do on my own time. They built a very strong community in this program and I am so glad I chose CIEE! Through the activities I made lots of friends and I will miss them all when we leave!

Emma J.January 2026

Amazing Benefits

I think the program had amazing included benefits to the students, the activities planned and trips helped build a community within the program and help students see more of the surrounding cities in Italy.

Danilo M.January 2026

Organized, Friendly, Great Community

It's not a problem because this was an amazing experience. Everything is very well organized. The teachers and program staff are super friendly and always look out for the students.I also think it's a perfect way to discover and learn about new places and people.

Danilo M.January 2026

Super friendly faculty and staff

This was an amazing experience. Everything is very well organized. The teachers and program staff are super friendly and always look out for the students.I also think it's a perfect way to discover and learn about new places and people.

Grace N.May 2025

Couldn't recommend it more

I would be likely to recommend CIEE study abroad to others because of all of the faculty, staff, teachers, classes, activities, and more. I absolutely loved my time with CIEE and couldn't recommend it more.

Aidan R.April 2025

Better than I imagined

I think the staff at CIEE Florence made this experience so much more enjoyable than I had originally thought it would be. I could tell that they truly cared and cared about their students and planned amazing experiences for us

Adam S.March 2025

I Felt Right at Home

I found the CIEE organizers and staff to be incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. I was nervous because the process of going abroad was daunting, but they helped me all along the way. Once I arrived, the CIEE staff made me feel right at home despite never having left the country. The CIEE program built a strong community where it was easy to create new friendships and experience life in a different country.

Ziona K.September 2024

A Great Time

I'd be likely to recommend because I had a great time with the program and felt supported by staff and also had a lot of opportunity to engage with the local culture. I would however, advise someone that they need more money than is suggested in the total costs.

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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