Social Sciences Study Abroad Programs in Florence, 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.

Ready for an Italian summer that's a perfect mix of coastal relaxation and vibrant city life? This unique two-city program is designed for students who want to experience it all, splitting time between two distinct and iconic locations. Your adventure starts in La Spezia, a charming seaside city and the perfect home base for exploring the world-famous Cinque Terre. You'll spend your days hiking breathtaking trails and soaking up the sun on the Italian Riviera. Then you’ll head to the bustling, creative hub of Florence. Here, you'll be surrounded by centuries of history, from the awe-inspiring Duomo to the iconic Ponte Vecchio. You’ll study at Florence University of the Arts, known for its hands-on approach. Whether you’re learning about art, business, or culinary arts, your lessons will be as vibrant as the city itself. This program offers the best of both worlds—the laid-back beauty of the coast and the dynamic energy of a major city—all packed into one amazing summer.

Given the evolution of recent years, globalization, new lifestyles, technological innovation, changes in consumer and purchasing behavior, new and changing fashions, and competitiveness, navigating the complex world of fashion requires a combination of elements, such as careful strategy and a precise sales plan, to be able to determine the success of a brand. Thus, the four-month Fall Semester of Fashion Marketing helps you understand and deepen the various phases of the fashion system’s strategic marketing process. It examines relevant themes in a schematic and pragmatic way, providing the cognitive and operational tools to support brands by formulating targeted, effective policies and tactics. Its education path alternates theoretical lessons with workshops and meetings with representatives of leading companies and international designers. Topics such as branding and fashion marketing will be thoroughly covered in the classroom and during project work and presentations. Taught in English and starting each September, this course is for students in their second year of university studies in communication, marketing, or fashion styling, as well as for professionals.

See different sides of Italy while studying at an Italian school or university! Enroll in your chosen non-profit, low-cost, direct study program. We connect you to university-level, academic-type programs that are available all year round. Choose from weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year terms. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in Italy. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in Italy.

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!