Florence University of the Arts, its related schools, and the Palazzi CEMI (Community Engagement Member Institutions) are located in important historic palaces throughout Florence’s city center. FUA is committed to offering the latest technologies and resources to its community of students and faculty. Audio-visual equipment is available at all campus locations; all classrooms are equipped with whiteboards. Wifi connections are available throughout all facilities. FUA facilities can be previewed in the facilities photos below, which show a sampling of classroom spaces, community integration locations, and student involvement within the FUA campus.

     FUA collaborates with many institutions for the direct acceptance of credits, as indicated in the list of affiliates. For students from non-affiliated institutions, US credit can be issued through FUA’s School of Record. Adhering to the Guidelines of the Forum on Education Abroad, the University of South Florida (“USF”) serves as the School of Record for FUA. Located in Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Lakeland, Florida, USF is a global research university that recognizes and promotes the benefits of international education, collaboration and engagement. USF offers 232 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including 89 bachelor, 97 master, two education specialist, 36 research doctoral, and four professional doctoral programs. USF is one of only three Florida public universities classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research activities. For questions regarding the School of Record relationship, please contact James Pulos, Assistant Director of Education Abroad at the University of South Florida.

ASSOCIATE DEGREES / CERTIFICATE CAREER PROGRAMS

 Florence University of the Arts offers 1 to 2-year Certificate Career Programs for motivated students seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment. Programs are unique for their combination of in-classroom experiential learning and practice in the field within the dynamic local economy of Florence, Italy.

4-YEAR BACHELOR'S DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies, concentrations in: Art History, Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Publishing and Communication, concentrations in: Publishing, Digital Media, Visual Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Arts in Food and Wine Studies, concentrations in: Culinary Arts, Enology

ASSOCIATE DEGREES / CERTIFICATE CAREER PROGRAMS

Florence University of the Arts offers 1 to 2-year Certificate Career Programs for motivated students seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment. Programs are unique for their combination of in-classroom experiential learning and practice in the field within the dynamic local economy of Florence, Italy.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Graduate courses in the area of international education are available through FUA and award a graduate-level transcript of credits for courses successfully completed through FUA's School of Record (please note: extra fee required for SOR transcript).

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Palazzi offers through FUA’s academic areas several non-credit enrichment programs and classes for a specialized learning experience in addition to its for-credit academic sessions. These programs can be an option for continuing education learners as well as alumni associations planning excursions or to celebrate important occasions. Types of enrichment programs offered include:

PROFESSIONALIZING & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Active experiential learning and professional outreach are a transformative instruction for students, granting them new and valued abilities that redefine their opportunities and their future professional choices. Program offerings include the following options and are offered on a for-credit and non-credit basis:

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

FUA is offering a unique 3 or 4-week summer opportunity for high school students to participate in its cultural and academic offering. Students may select from an exciting range of courses and participate in field trips and supervised afternoon activities such as sports and discovering the city of Florence. Selected courses prepare students for college entrance and the transfer of credits.

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