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Locations: Florence, Italy
Program Terms: Academic Yr- Fall/Sp, Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides
Restrictions: SIU applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring Semester	2026	10/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	01/05/2026	05/09/2026
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study:	Architectual Studies, Art, Business and Adminstration, Cinema and Photography, Classics, Design, Elementary Education, Engineering, Other, English, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design and Merchadising, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Interior Design, International Studies, Italian, Journalism, Liberal Arts*, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Radio-Television, Spanish	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Italian
Click here for a definition of this term Housing:	Apartment, Family Stay, Other	Click here for a definition of this term Class Status:	1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate, 6-Non-degree/Other
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.75	Click here for a definition of this term Type of Experience:	*Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Direct/Program	Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type:	Transfer

Program Description:

Semester at Florence University of the Arts

Live and learn in Florence, where Renaissance art, vibrant markets, and Tuscan cuisine shape your everyday surroundings. You'll choose from a range of courses taught in English at the Florence University of the Arts (FUA).

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Earn credits in Italian studies, hospitality, marketing, studio art, and more
All courses are taught in English--except for Italian language courses, which are open to students at any language level
Gain practical skills through site visits, fieldwork, and optional placements designed to deepen your engagement with the local culture
Internship placements are also available across a variety of fields (language level requirements may apply)
Discover Florence through guided museum visits, cooking classes, or a gelato factory tour

Discover Florence

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Gabriella D.

"My Nonno encouraged me to study in Florence because they have incredible programs encouraging artistry and education, and the views, history and architecture are simply incredible. Florence is more like a small town than a big city. It feels like you're in a place you know and love."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!