Florence University of the Arts
Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
Located in Florence, Italy, FUA was founded to promote and renew the creative disciplines by going beyond the classroom and integrating students into the multicultural societies and creative presences in Florence. FUA students learn to deeply understand the principles of the past and how they are present in today’s context and transform learning, knowledge and cultural experiences into instruments that shape tomorrow’s future. Florence’s Historic Centre is named one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites for its extraordinary Renaissance architecture and art galleries.
Program Type: Semester Study Abroad
Fall Semester: February 15
Spring Semester: September 15
Approval occurs on an ongoing basis.
ALL STUDENTS
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Matriculation in a Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree program
- Academic advisement and the approval of their Department Chairperson.
WHAT SEMESTER CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
- Advertising and Marketing Communications: 3rd semester (fall only)
- Footwear and Accessories Design: 6th semester (spring only)
- Photography:
- AAS: 3rd semester
- BFA : 5th or 6th semesters
- Interior Design: 6th semester (spring only)
A full-time semester credit load consists of 12-18 credits and generally aligns with FIT's academic credit system. As FUA is not an exchange program, any online courses will be charged at the applicable per-credit hour tuition rate in addition to the FUA tuition.
Interior Design, Photography, and Footwear and Accessories Design Course Information:
Students will take a full course load of approved major area and related area courses that align with their semester of study and have been approved by their department. Students will be able to choose from a short-list of liberal arts courses with the department's approval of the course equivalents.
Students are generally expected to arrive the day before orientation begins.
Students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements during their stay. FUA Housing offers shared apartments or family homestays. FUA housing packages include partial meal plan units and access to a 24/7 emergency phone line. Students residing in FUA housing benefit from the inclusive nature of the accommodation costs, covering expenses such as gas and electric bills.
Those who choose independent housing do not receive school support for apartment-related issues.
Students will be required to apply for an Italian Study Visa for the duration of their study in Italy. Students are encouraged to carefully review the Italian Study Visa requirements. Supporting documentation will be provided after approval.
HEALTH INSURANCE
FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program. Students are automatically enrolled in the UHC Study Abroad Insurance, which is included in their program budget below. This policy is SUNY- mandated, therefore, it cannot be waived.
The UHC Study Abroad Insurance is ACA compliant and students may waive the FIT Haylor Student Health Inurance using the Study Abroad policy.
WELLNESS
Maintaining the health and well-being of FUA students is a priority. The Student Life Office offers health and wellness support to all FUA students.
This may be brought to Financial Aid Services so you can complete a careful review of your program costs with an assigned financial aid counselor.
See the Paying for Study Abroad page for scholarship information.