Study Abroad in Florence: Overview

Program at a glance

Academic year, fall or spring semester
Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
2.5 minimum GPA required
Program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, visits to Rome and Venice, and more
Courses taught in English in art history, economics, history, literature, marketing, music, photography, political science, studio art and internships. All students will take Italian language
No previous Italian study required. Mandatory Italian language preparation during orientation through the University of Pisa in Viareggio (fall) or Università per Stranieri di Siena (spring). In addition, all students are required to take an Italian language course during the semester
Internships available
Small studio art classes help develop drawing, painting and photography skills
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
Student visa must be obtained from an Italian consulate before departure
Transcripts issued by Richmond, The American International University in London. Transfer of credits easily arranged through Richmond, a U.S.-accredited university

Applications must be postmarked by May 1 for academic year or fall semester; November 15 for spring semester. Applications postmarked after this date are subject to a late fee of $250
AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 for academic year or fall semester; October 1 for spring semester.