Map Florence, Italy
Ponte Vecchio
AIFS Students in Italy
Students in front of the Ponte Vecchio

Study Abroad in Florence: Overview

Program at a glance

  • 4 week summer study abroad in Florence, Italy
  • Open to high school graduates, college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
  • No previous Italian language study required
  • Program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, London visit, overnight in Rome, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, and more
  • Optional weekend excursion to Venice for a supplement of $425
  • Optional 3-day excursion to Rome for a supplement of $595
  • Earn up to 6 semester credits
  • Courses include Italian language, studio art, art history, history and sociology
  • The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
  • Transcripts issued by Richmond, The American International University in London, a U.S.-accredited university
  • Student visas must be obtained from an Italian Consulate before departure from the U.S.

Application and scholarship deadlines