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Study Abroad at NYU Florence

by: New York University

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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.

Program Highlights

Choose from courses in areas like art history, business, fashion, Italian language, and prelaw.

Get involved through volunteer opportunities, including helping Italian students learn English at local schools, and conducting tours in English in nearby churches.

Experience the wonders of Florence on outings on staff-planned trips to the Medici Chapels, the Accademia Gallery, the Gucci and Ferragamo museums, and the Arcetri Observatory.

Explore the culture and landscape of Italy on day and weekend trips to places like Viareggio, the Cinecittà movie studios in Rome, Cinque Terre National Park, and more.

Live in guaranteed housing, available to all students enrolled at NYU Florence.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Florence, Italy
Starts At: $34,288 for semester
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Classical Studies
  • Communications
  • Culture
  • Economics
  • European Studies
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Film
  • History
  • Italian
  • Liberal Arts
  • Literature
  • Nutrition
  • Photography
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Pre-Law
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Urban & Regional Planning
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 23, 2026

Awards

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

4.33

Total Reviews

15

Review of NYU Florence

October 13, 2022by: Karla Liwanes - United States
4

My study abroad semester at NYU Florence was my first time ever in Europe, and it was an absolute dream come true. Florence is such a gorgeous city, with amazing architecture, people, and food. The NYU Florence campus is beautiful, with a fascinating history as well. The community itself is small & tight-knit, bringing me friends that I got to travel around the continent with. My favorite part of my semester in Florence was how easy it was to travel to different countries every weekend and experience new cultures.

Sunset after mass in the Duomo

The people were very nice and a lot of fun....

July 27, 2009by: Will Colt - Italy
5

The people were very nice and a lot of fun. The campus puts this program ahead of all others in the area. It is like living in a museum the views and gardens were amazing. The two art classes I took were also both very interesting. They also don't care if you drink inside the villa which makes things fun.

The program is way too expensive for what...

May 10, 2009by: Jonah Kaplan - Italy
4

The program is way too expensive for what it offers. Although it is the only program with a campus, which is incredible, its not worth the money. Many other programs in Florence were a quarter of the price and seemed the same if not better. The NYU Campus in Florence was the only real standout point of the program

Most beautiful campus EVER. I liked it a...

May 10, 2009by: Carly H. - Italy
5

Most beautiful campus EVER. I liked it a lot. Helpful administration, lots of programs and field trips.

Fun time, worth it....

March 26, 2009by: Jason Sokel - Italy
4

Fun time, worth it.

Fun time...

March 26, 2009by: Kristin Marshall - Italy
4

Fun time

It was amazing! Tons of opportunities to...

March 25, 2009by: Elizabeth Neur - Italy
4

It was amazing! Tons of opportunities to have fun and learn.

School was a joke and people were awesome....

March 25, 2009by: JS - Italy
4

School was a joke and people were awesome. Ability to travel was extremely easy

Great, historic city to study but very saturated...

March 25, 2009by: No Name - Italy
5

Great, historic city to study but very saturated with American culture so I didn't get the full Italian experience. Campus was beautiful, a hill top villa.

Best experience ever. Highly recommend it!...

March 25, 2009by: Courtney Sullivan - Italy
5

Best experience ever. Highly recommend it! I am looking to go again!

Best time of my life! Great experience learning...

March 25, 2009by: Mina Jinker - Italy
4

Best time of my life! Great experience learning the language, new way of life, and meeting great people

People can choose to live off campus. Really...

March 25, 2009by: Paul - Italy
5

People can choose to live off campus. Really fun

Looking for a vacation? Florence is your...

March 07, 2009by: Kyle M. - Italy
4

Looking for a vacation? Florence is your place. Looking for a new cultural experience away from America? Go someplace else.

I spent my freshman year in Florence, Italy...

March 07, 2009by: Daniela - Italy
4

I spent my freshman year in Florence, Italy and I honestly loved it. The people were friendly, transportation was easy, and traveling to other cities was inexpensive. The La Pietra NYU program campus is beautiful.

Program was great; I had already gotten education...

March 05, 2009by: DLebowitz - Italy
4

Program was great; I had already gotten education in Italian, and going to Italy for the first time was good because the NYU program organized trips and excursions for us to see Italian culture, history & social life.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Florence, Italy

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Classical Studies
  • Communications
  • Culture
  • Economics
  • European Studies
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • Film
  • History
  • Italian
  • Liberal Arts
  • Literature
  • Nutrition
  • Photography
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Pre-Law
  • Religious Studies
  • Sociology
  • Urban & Regional Planning

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Academic Year

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Starts At

  • semester: $34,288

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Academic Advising
  • Academic Credit

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
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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 ...

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