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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Winter Break
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2026-2027 03/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2026 03/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** 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:
Instruction Language: English, Italian GPA: 2.75
Housing Option: Apartment, Host Family, Other Academic Standing: Freshman, Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Areas of Study: Alternative Design, Art, Art History, Business, Classical Civilization, Communication, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Culture, Dietetics & Nutrition, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Family & Consumer Sciences, Film, Food Technology and Management, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, International Studies, Italian, Journalism, Literature, Marketing, Media/Media Management, Political Science, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art Program Type: BGSU Affiliate Program
Program Description:
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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).

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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.

Learn more

How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.


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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 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!