Summer Study Abroad Programs in Florence, Italy

Your Summer in Florence program lasts 4 weeks (or up to 12 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE Florence. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Ita

Traveling and seeing the world doesn’t necessarily mean taking a break from your studies. Study abroad with AIFS and broaden your academic knowledge while learning about foreign cultures! Serving more than 1.5 million students since 1964, AIFS is a recognized provider of study abroad programs. We o

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

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

Experience refined beauty of Renaissance Italy by studying abroad at Florence University of the Arts (FUA). FUA offers a wide range of courses in English which have been carefully planned and designed keeping with current interests and contemporary subjects including: Literature, Sciences, Business,

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 world's art treasures! Living and studying in the birthplace of the Renaissance is an unparalleled experience. The LdM Florence campus comprises 16 prope

Spend Spring (semester) or Summer 2026 in historic Florence, Italy with Authentica! Experience Italy’s leadership in sustainability, from the Slow Food movement to renewable energy, circular economy, and smart city initiatives, while exploring challenges like over-tourism and regional disparities.

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

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

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

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

What better place to spend your summer abroad than in a city who’s heritage is packed with art, culture and local tradition! Whether you want to gain extra credits, add international business experience to your CV, build on your established passions, or simply take up a new hobby, AEF has something

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

Get ready for eclectic art, tasty food, and an abundance of inspirational literature as we travel across the continent. As you make your way through each location, our selected authors will open the life of the local culture and idiosyncrasies of the human spirit. Hold on, as we journey through the

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

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’

The Italian Language Summer Camp in Florence is designed for students aged 14–17 and runs from one to eight weeks in July and August. In the mornings, participants attend interactive Italian lessons and engage in fun activities during the afternoons, such as city tours, sports, cooking classes, and

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

The Florence Institute offers architecture courses that teach drawing and observational skills and provide a general overview of Italian architectural theory and history. These introduce basic architectural principles and explore elementary building concepts, form, surface, and space. They also offe

In summer, the streets of Florence come alive with locals and tourists dining outside amidst jaw-dropping architecture, churches, statues, and fountains. In Summer in Florence, you can have your own mini Renaissance in the city that gave birth to the Renaissance. Soak in the creative vibes as you st

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This exciting summer program takes place in the heart of Florence and utilizes the city as your classroom, with co-curricular activities integrated into all your courses. Enroll in up to two courses per session when you choose from an array of courses on offer in subject areas such as Culture Studie

Italy has always been synonymous with good food and wine. The simplicity of our cuisine and especially of our sweets, bread, and desserts is truly unique and cannot be paralleled by the cuisines of other cultures. Regional differences and quality ingredients make it unequaled, along with the centuri

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