Sustainable Development Study Abroad Programs in Florence, Italy

AIFS Abroad offers immersive study, internship, and combined study + internship programs in Italy. These are designed for students seeking a transformative experience abroad. They can choose from academic courses at accredited Italian universities or gain hands-on professional experience through internships across diverse fields. The study + internship option allows them to balance academic learning with practical work experience while exploring Italy's rich cultural heritage. AIFS Abroad programs include housing, cultural excursions, and support services, ensuring students have a seamless and enriching time abroad.

Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici offers a variety of Certificate Programs and Special Workshops that are carefully designed with intentionally structured plans of study. These programs provide on-site educational opportunities that allow students not only to develop professional knowledge and the theoretical underpinnings of exciting fields, but also to harness creativity, artistic talent, and technical skills. Location, either Florence or Tuscania, is dependent on the individual programs. Semester Certificates: Italian Gastronomy; Balance in Nutrition; Architecture in Urban Context; Interior Design in Contemporary Living; Product Design towards Sustainability; Visual Communication for Fashion; Fashion Sustainability; Applied Integrated Media (AIM) Yearlong Certificates: Fashion Design; Fashion Marketing and Merchandising; Fine Arts; Graphic Design and Visual Communications; Interior Design; Jewelry Design; Restoration and Conservation Summer Certificates: Wine Business and Culture; Human Creativity; Global Sustainability; Branding Special Workshops: Archaeology Field School; Summer Conservation Workshop; Stop-Motion Workshop

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. Engage directly through hands-on coursework, co-curricular experiences, and professional development opportunities. Explore SDG-related issues on field visits and participate in workshops, seminars, volunteering, and networking events focused on sustainable business and professional skills. Live in a shared apartment or student residence and dive into Florence’s culture with: Guided visits to major museums Market tours and cooking classes Basic Italian lessons Welcome and farewell dinners Neighborhood walking orientations One-day excursion to either a sustainable farm, a medieval Tuscan town, Bologna, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, or San Gimignano Two weekly co-curricular activities in Florence Earn up to $1,000 in flight credits and compete for SCALE scholarships covering up to 100% of program fees. Join our Changemaker Crew and advocate for purpose-driven study abroad on your campus.

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!

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 study abroad program while experiencing the daily way of life in Italy. You can choose between semester and summer programs. You can take upper-division interdisciplinary courses based on experiential learning, immersing you in local life. Throughout your stay, you gain an intimate understanding of Italian and Florentine culture and life. Participants must be over the age of 18 to join. Non-traditional participants should contact us for eligibility details. This program includes excursions in and around Florence and accommodation. Plus, get the chance to apply to available scholarships to reduce your program cost.