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Spend Spring (semester) or Summer 2026 in historic Florence, Italy with Authentica! Experience Italy’s leadership in sustainability, from the Sl...


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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...
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AIFS Abroad
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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 Glob...
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Experience refined beauty of Renaissance Italy by studying abroad at Florence University of the Arts (FUA). FUA offers a wide range of courses in...
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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-curri
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Discover Florence, Italy’s Renaissance capital, where art, history, and academic exploration come together in a charming and walkable city. Study at Florence University of the Arts while exploring the streets that inspired legendary artists and thinkers like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. With
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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
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At the American University of Florence, you’ll have access to English-taught courses across their nine schools, including Hospitality, Business, Digital Imaging & Visual Arts, Fashion, and Journalism. This 15-week program is designed with maximum integration in mind. All students will take a 3- or 6
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During the course, you'll explore Florence as a city of design and fashion, emphasizing its reinvention, role in global design, and blending craftsmanship with innovation. You'll learn about industrial design, merging cultural factors with product and brand communication to develop innovation-based
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Capital of Italy’s Tuscany region and known as “the cradle of the Renaissance,” Florence has long been a source of inspiration for visionaries such as Galileo Galilei, Leonardo da Vinci, and Niccolò Machiavelli. It's known for the Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo, a domed edifice engineered by Fili
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Italy is one of the most complex and enticing places in Europe. A contemporary, industrialized nation with an artistic and architectural heritage that few other countries can rival. It is also a Mediterranean country with a southern European sensibility, where traditional attitudes still prevail. Th
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Experience study abroad in Florence with Accademia Europea di Firenze (AEF), where education meets cultural immersion in one of Italy's most iconic cities. Rather than simply visiting as a tourist, you'll live like a local while exploring Florence's rich history, art, and traditions through a truly
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Join Carpe Diem for an unforgettable gap semester, exploring rich history and modern cultural identity in Italy & Greece. These two nations significantly influence how the Western world thinks about philosophy, art, religion, economics, and politics. Throughout their histories, they have shown resil
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Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, offers an unparalleled setting for studying Italian language and culture. Originating in Tuscany during the 14th century, the Renaissance shaped the region (and much of the world) for centuries. Today, Florence is a vibrant city of piazzas, cafés, museums
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Get out of your comfort zone, and into the hospital – abroad. Voted a Top Rated Program for 2026, the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program is designed for future healthcare professionals who want to build global awareness, cultural sensitivity, and a strong international network before they even sta
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Your First Year Abroad program in Florence lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE course and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curr
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There is nowhere better in the world to learn the intricacies of coffee than in Italy. They wrote the rules of modern coffee making! In this week-long course, you will pick up all the cool tricks of the trade and become a coffee-making pro. Located in the heart of Florence, you will join fellow cof
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Via Lingua Florence provides an intensive, interactive program to gain certification as a Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Our TEFL Florence Course is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the world today. Including 130 hours of expert tuition with 10 hours of assessed teac
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On this semester abroad, you study as you travel! Along the way, you will enjoy delicious cuisine and uncover the inner layers of many cultures. Our journey takes us through Western Europe, with each destination acting as the perfect academic backdrop to explore the reasons we act, govern, and live
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Study abroad in Florence, one of Europe’s most beautiful and historically rich cities. Filled with incredible art, world-class restaurants, and breathtaking scenery, it’s no wonder the city is a preeminent student travel destination. The Italy Pre-College Program is designed to prepare high school
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Step into the heart of Italy and immerse yourself in the world of culinary excellence with Florence Culinary Arts School (FCAS). Located in the enchanting city of Florence, our program is tailor-made for aspiring chefs, food enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about Italian cuisine and culture. You’
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The Standard Italian Course is one of the most popular options for those who wish to improve their Italian skills while discovering the beauty of Italy. Lessons take place every morning, allowing your afternoons to remain free for exploration and practice in real-life situations around the city. Y
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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, an
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The one-year Master of Interior Design is perfect for young graduates or design professionals interested in attending a specialization course. It emphasizes a professional dimension by honing the understanding of contemporary Italian interior design through investigations into its history, theory, a
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Study at the famous Florence University of the Arts, with classes from Fashion Marketing to Travel Writing, all taught in English. Become engaged with your new neighborhood through numerous service learning and community service opportunities. All housing and classes are located within walking di
See All 4 ProgramsSanta Reparata International School of Art (SRISA)
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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
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Our Art History course offers students a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of artistic periods and styles. We believe that the best way to learn is to follow your passion and curiosity. Students have the freedom to choose their preferred period(s) from the following diverse and inspiring
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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 gro
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Start college with a semester in Italy! Italy’s artistic treasures, culinary traditions, and centuries-old history make Florence the perfect classroom for foodies, fashionistas, artists, and history buffs. With Verto, you'll: • Explore Italy's artistic treasures, rich culture, and centuries-old h
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Have an adventurous, creative experience of authentic culture and lifestyle in Florence, Italy, plus frequent day and weekend trips around the country to Pisa, Venice, Milan, Rome, Siena, Sicily, and more! Designed for students of all academic backgrounds, we are so excited to see students experienc
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Study in the heart of Florence with ISI! International Studies Institute Florence (ISI) is located in the heart of Florence in two historic palazzi. ISI offers a range of programs in architecture, food studies, art history, Italian culture, interior design, STEM, fashion, psychology, studio art, an
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The Accademia Italiana is internationally recognized as one of Europe's most prestigious institutes of art and design. Each year, creative students from all over the world come to the Accademia Italiana to take courses in the Accademia's signature programs in fashion design, graphic design and visua
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Take advantage of this unique opportunity to study and earn university credits in the heart of Florence! Receive instruction and guidance from highly qualified teaching staff. Broaden your academic knowledge in this study abroad program while experiencing the daily way of life in Italy. You can cho
The University of Minnesota
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Learn or improve your Italian while strolling the streets of Michelangelo and Dante. Study art in world-famous museums and work side by side with locals as an intern. Explore contemporary and historical issues facing Italy through excursions around Tuscany and a study tour to Sicily. Take classes in
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At the Italy Program in Florence, accredited by Northern Arizona University, AZ, you can take advantage of a unique opportunity to study and earn NAU university credits in the heart of Florence! Receive instruction and guidance from highly qualified teaching staff. Broaden your academic knowledge in
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The One and Two-Year Certificate Programs in Fashion Design and Technology at Study Abroad in Europe provide the professional training necessary for designing and creating fashion products. Throughout each program, students receive individualized attention and support from professional faculty and v
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Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art
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How to Study Abroad in Florence
Program Options
There is a little something for everyone in this city of romance and historical intrigue. Students of fashion design, art history, and architecture will surely find paradise in the the city’s rich tradition of cultural refinement. Many local universities offer liberal arts educations centralized around cultural studies.
Grades are generally exam-based, but there are plenty of outlets for additional field research. And subjects are not limited to the arts - Florence also offers many great entrepreneurial opportunities and historical complexities to be untangled for any student studying abroad in Italy.
Field trips and cultural immersion activities are a large part of many study abroad programs in Florence as well. You will find that the Renaissance is still very much alive within the streets of Florence, making the city its own best teacher. What better way to study art history than gazing upon Botticelli's Birth of Venus at the Uffizi or Michelangelo’s David at the Academia? The city is bursting at the seams with landmark monuments and cultural wonders to be learnt from.
Classes are mostly taught in English or Italian, and many study abroad programs in Florence tend to boast their own international center within the city. Programs typically run for summer, a single semester, or for the full academic year. Semesters in Italy typically run from September to January and February to July, with summer and winter breaks in between.
Student Life
The Italians live a pleasantly laid back lifestyle, so just sit back and enjoy the relaxed pace which governs Florence. Taking long strolls along old alleyways and wide cobblestone streets lined with high end fashion boutiques is a nice way to explore within the relatively small city limits while studying abroad. Taxis are a dependable way to traverse long distances but can be expensive. There is a fairly good bus system in Florence as well, though many central parts of the city are closed to thru traffic.
Depending on the season, the city center is likely to be bustling with tourists and street vendors competing to earn business. The most popular attractions will be quite crowded, especially during summer, so try to meet locals and find the cool offbeat spots while studying in Florence. There is no shortage of hip cafes and bars to be discovered, so make an effort to stray off the beaten path!
Also, if you love Italian food as any sane person should, you will come to find Nirvana while studying abroad in Florence. Some of the best restaurants and gelatarias in all of Italy can be sampled here. So you may want to be mindful about your budget and weight - it is easy to forsake both in this city of culinary excellence.
Accommodation & Visas
Depending on the specifics of your program you will likely be offered the choice of apartment, dorm-style living, or a homestay. There is certainly a sentimental quality to having your own apartment when studying in Florence, but also be mindful of the immersive opportunities offered by a homestay and the social opportunities of dorm style living. Choosing appropriate accommodation is typically a to-each-their-own thing; just be sure to do your research beforehand so you can end up in the best possible situation!
Depending on your home country, you will also likely need to organize a student visa if planning to study abroad in Florence for a semester or full year. Your study abroad program provider will typically help you out in this phase, but for more information you can consult GoAbroad’s Embassy Directory. Try to get started early with the visa process, allotting yourself enough time to avoid unneeded time pressure.
Benefits & Challenges
It is easy to fall in love with Florence. There is a tremendous wealth of cultural history, artistic brilliance, and architectural wonder which would take a lifetime to fully absorb. As a study abroad participant, take every moment as a learning experience. The Renaissance was one of the most important developments of human history, and its remnants are everywhere in Florence. From the medieval to the modern, this is truly a city with something for everyone. Live every moment to the fullest and do not hesitate to explore all the opportunities that this tremendous city has to offer.
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