STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

Studying abroad at FUA-AUF offers flexible options throughout the year.

For admissions information and materials please consult the Admissions area. 

The following sessions are held at our campuses in Florence:

• Semester/Year
• Quarter Programs
• Intensive Programs (Fall, Spring, Summer)
• Field Learning and Study Away Programs
• Experiential Learning Opportunities
• Iconic Floremce - Remote Learning
• Post Baccalaureate Program for college graduates

PLEASE NOTE:

Course schedules are viewable for a complete list of courses offered in all academic sessions. Academic calendars are available with dates according to the sessions.

Course selections may be subject to change depending on enrolment and availability.

The approval of credit loads must be pre-approved in any given academic session, students who wish to earn credits in addition to the regular load per session must receive approval from their home institution.

SEMESTER/YEAR - Fall, Spring, Summer

15 or 16-Week Fall and Spring Full Semesters

• Credit load: Up to 18 semester / 27 quarter credits (upon approval)
• Structure: 3-week course in Session I, intersession week of break / EL projects / optional Cultural Introduction Field Learning week, and final 11 weeks of semester courses. Courses from the intensive 3-week Sessions II-III-IV may also be added to a semester schedule.
• 16-Week Semester: A 1-week Cultural Introduction to Italy Field Learning course (3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits) may be added prior to the semester for a 16-week program. 

11 or 12-Week Fall and Spring Intensive Semesters

• Credit load: Up to 18 semester / 27 quarter credits (upon approval)
• 11 weeks of semester-long courses
• 12-Week Semester: A 1-week Cultural Introduction to Italy Field Learning course (3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits) may be added prior to the semester for a 12-week program. 

12-Week Summer Semester

• Credit load: Up to 18 semester / 27 quarter credits (upon approval)
• Combines 3-week (Mon-Fri) and 6-week (Mon-Thurs) sessions over a 12-week period
• A select number of experiential learning courses will maintain the Tue-Wed-Thur scheduling in the 6-week sessions for lab-related activities
• A 1-week Cultural Introduction to Italy or Farm to Table course may be added ONLY at the beginning of the summer semester (13-week program) 

QUARTER PROGRAMS - Fall, Spring, Summer

• The quarter structure combines consecutive 3-week intensive sessions. 
• 1-2 courses (3 to 6 semester or 4.5 to 9 quarter credits) are typically taken during each intensive session
• Please note that fall/spring seasons feature an intersession week between intensive sessions (i.e. the combination of two intensive sessions can last 7 or 8 weeks) while summer intensive sessions run back-to-back
• A weeklong field learning course prior to the program can be combined with quarters at the beginning of the fall/spring seasons or with any summer program start
• Classes are held daily

INTENSIVE PROGRAMS

Intensive programs are offered year-round. Students can opt to take one 3-week intensive program or combine sessions. Summer sessions are also offered on a 1,4, and 6-week basis. Please consult the summer sessions for information on how they can be combined. 

August/Jan Intersession

• Credit load: up to 6 semester / 9 quarter credits (upon approval)
• These intersessions are offered for 3 weeks in the month of January or August
• Regular 3-credit classes (4.5 quarter credits) are held Monday through Friday
• 4-Week Aug/Jan Session: Students may register for a 4-week program that concludes with a weeklong Field Learning session.

Session I-II-III-IV (Fall, Spring, Summer) 

• Credit load: up to 6 semester / 9 quarter credits (upon approval) 
• These 3-week sessions take place after the August and January Intersessions in the fall and spring, and throughout the summer season
• Regular 3-credit classes (4.5 quarter credits) are held Monday through Friday
  

Additional Summer Sessions

1-Week Sessions - Cultural Introduction to Italy 

• Credit load: 3 semester credit / 4.5 quarter credit or non-credit option
• Classes are held Sunday through Saturday.
• Offered 4 times in the summer and may be added at the beginning of 6-week sessions or the 12-week summer semester
• The week may also be added at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters
• These sessions are comprised of field study and travel research in Tuscany, students learn on location in destinations unique for their local cultures, economies, histories, and societies. Lectures, visits to historic and contemporary sites, tastes of local gastronomy, expanded cultural horizons, and contact with local culture will directly strengthen and challenge perspectives of Italy.

4-Week Sessions

• Credit load: up to 9 semester / 13.5 quarter credits (upon approval)
• Classes are held Monday through Friday.
• Students begin this session with the 1-week Cultural Introduction to Italy field learning week and continue with a regular 3-week session in Florence

6-Week Sessions

• Credit load: up to 12 semester / 18 quarter credits (upon approval)
• Classes are held Monday through Thursday. 
• Students select 6-week courses, 3-week courses, or combine classes from both. Some 6-week courses are held Tues-Wed-Thur for lab-related activities. 
• A 1-week Cultural Introduction to Italy sessions may be added at the beginning of the 6-week session

FIELD LEARNING & FLORENCE PROGRAMS

The following for-credit field learning experiences are held in off-campus locations and can be combined with academic sessions in Florence:

Credit load options:

• 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits: 1 week of Field Learning

• 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits: Course held entirely on campus during academic session in Florence

• 6 semester / 9 quarter credits: 1 week of Field Learning followed by the course topic on campus in Florence.

CULTURAL INTRODUCTION TO ITALY

1-WEEK SESSION (SUMMER C-D-E-F, FALL/SPRING INTERESSION WEEK I)

Further Details

Rome, Tuscan coast, and Cinque Terre in the fall; Rome, Orvieto, and Perugia in the spring.

THE ITALIAN FOOD INDUSTRY: FROM FARM TO TABLE

1-WEEK SESSION (SUMMER C)

Further Details

Italian farm experience in Tuscany, focus on food systems and practices from an Italian perspective.

MULTICULTURALISM, FOOD, AND RELIGIONS IN THE ITALIAN-FRENCH RIVIERA

1-WEEK SESSION (SUMMER D)

Further Details

A multicultural exploration of food, religion, and society along the Italian-French Rivera and relevant coastal areas.

CULTURAL INTRODUCTION TO THE ITALIAN FAMILY

1-WEEK SESSION (SUMMER E)

Further Details

Hosted by Italian families. Please note that the Florence-only option is also offered as a service learning course for 4 semester / 6 quarter credits in the Fall/Spring semester. 

STARTUP VENTURES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Further Details

1-WEEK SESSION (SUMMER F, FALL/SPRING INTERESSION WEEK I)

A unique opportunity to get involved in startup and entrepreneurial initiatives in Florence.

The following program combines a 3-week academic session in Florence and a weeklong field learning course in NYC:

TUTTOTOSCANA FLORENCE TO NYC

1 AND 4-WEEK PROGRAM (FALL/SPRING SESSION II & INTERSESSION W3)

Further Details

Credit load options: 3, 6, or 9 semester / 4.5, 9, or 13.5 quarter credit options available (upon approval)

4-week program: 3 weeks of coursework in Florence and 1 week of events in NYC. Coursework involves the preparation /management of real life events to be hosted in prestigious locations such as the James Beard Foundation in NYC.

1-week program: Offered as the 3-credit (4.5 quarter credits) option taking place entirely during the NYC event week.

Areas of Study:

AREA 1: EVENT PLANNING AND COMMUNICATIONS

AREA 2: DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS / FASHION*

AREA 3: FOOD MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

*VISUAL ARTS FALL / FASHION SPRING

STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS

Can be combined with sessions at the FUA-AUF campus in Florence, please consult the academic calendar to view which sessions align with field learning courses.

TABLE AND WINE GRAPES OF ITALY - FALL HARVEST (STUDY AWAY)

1-WEEK SESSION (Fall Intersession Week II)

Hands-on grape harvest experience held at an Italian winery.

CULINARY COMPETITIONS: TRAINING AND PRACTICE (STUDY AWAY)

1-WEEK SESSION (SPRING)

• 1-week option: 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits.
• Weeklong course concluding with participation in competition for professionals. Open only to advanced-level students, candidacy subject to faculty approval for the selection process.

ITALIAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE: SOCIETY AND LIFESTYLE

3-WEEK SUMMER SESSION II

Further Details

• Credit load: 6 semester / 9 quarter credits
• This field learning course engages students in Italian civilization and culture through direct experience. Each week of the program features coursework on-site by beginning in Northern Italy, transitioning to Southern Italy during the second week, and concluding in Central Italy for the third and final week.

SURVEY OF ITALIAN ART

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS

• Credit load: 3 or 6 semester / 4.5 or 9 quarter credits
• This semester-long field learning course provides a comprehensive survey of Italian art. Coursework is held as weekend field learning hours in distinct Italian locations that reprsent the major historic movements covered by the course. Students are directly engaged and immersed in the art and architectural history contexts and topics of study.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (YEAR-ROUND)

FUA-AUF offers several opportunities to integrate experiential learning and professionalizing experiences to the course of study in Florence. Program offerings are offered on both a for credit and non-credit basis.

ICONIC FLORENCE - REMOTE LEARNING

Intensive courses offered through remote delivery are offered in various academic seasons:

• 3-week duration
• Hybrid model that combines asynchronous coursework and live sessions with faculty
• Variety of disciplines such as Italian language and culture, photography, fashion, food and wine, wellness, and professional placements.

See program details at the Iconic Florence page.

POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

For College Graduates, in collaboration with Fairfield University

A joint program in Florence for college graduates who were unable to participate in a study abroad experience or wish to earn post-baccalaureate credits that can be applied to a future master's degree program. See program page for further details.