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Locations: Florence, Italy
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2027	10/01/2026	10/01/2026	01/20/2027	05/08/2027
Fall	2027	05/01/2027	05/01/2027	08/26/2027	12/12/2027
Spring	2028	10/01/2027	10/01/2027	01/20/2028	05/08/2028
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	English, Italian	Minimum GPA:	2.75

Program Description:

Arts, Architecture and Design

Florence, Italy

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Program Overview

Your Arts, Architecture and Design program in Florence lasts a full semester. 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-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Italian culture. Live and learn in Florence!

Unique Experiences

Visit Cattedrale di Santa Maria Del Fiore

to appreciate Florence’s iconic cathedral

Stop by Piazzale Michelangelo

to enjoy sweeping, breathtaking views of Florence’s skyline

Indulge in Buontalenti gelato

the first gelato ever created right in Florence

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Your Destination

Florence is Italy’s cultural capital, offering an inspiring environment for students of the arts, architecture, and design. The city’s Renaissance legacy, iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, world-renowned museums, artisan workshops, and vibrant creative scene provide a rich backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're sketching in historic piazzas, studying design history up close, or exploring contemporary Italian style, Florence is the perfect place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Edinburgh offers two housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. You will have the choice of a homestay or a single or double room in a shared apartment or residence hall. Additionally, all housing options?are?located in?neighborhoods with convenient access to public?transportation,?shops,?cafés, and eateries.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Florence will open doors for you to explore Italy's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Enjoy excursions to Florentine locations, such as the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and more
Visit smaller historical Tuscan cities, such as Lucca, Siena, or Volterra
Explore a traditional working vineyard and olive grove, with an in-depth description of wine and oil production, promotion, and distribution

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

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Florence girl showing off pizza she made

Academics

CIEE Florence: Located in historic Palazzina Marchi on Piazza della Indipendenza, the Study Center is just steps from the University of Florence, Florence University of the Arts, San Lorenzo Market, the train station, and airport tram. Surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and local favorites, the Study Center features an architecturally unique octagonal studio commissioned by American sculptor Horatio Greenough, filled with natural light from every angle.

Florence University of the Arts (FUA): The American University of Florence is an Italian Institute of Higher Education accredited and authorized by the Region of Tuscany to conduct approved formative educational courses. FUA-AUF is a free-standing, private, non-denominational institution.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

Internships

While often seen as an art hub, Florence's work scene is grounded in manufacturing SMEs and small hospitality, food, fashion, and tourism businesses. This diverse economy supports a dynamic environment where creativity and craftsmanship thrive, showcasing the city's unique blend of tradition and modern industry.

Industry options include:

Architecture and Construction
Consumer Goods and Retail

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

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