Florence University of the Arts - Professional Summer

About the Program

This program is specifically for students who wish to have a professional experience in Florence.

Florence University of the Arts is an Italian institution of higher education situated in the historic center of Florence. Modeled on the liberal arts curricular tradition, FUA offers a wide variety of courses in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences and natural sciences. FUA has a highly qualified and dedicated international faculty, a large proportion of which is of Italian nationality. 

This summer, FUA offers groundbreaking opportunities to integrate experiential learning and professionalizing experiences to students' course of study in Florence. 

• Special Project Experiential Learning (SPEL)
• SPEL + Langauge

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The FUA cost sheet reflects the price for the 17+ student apartment with a multiple-occupancy bedroom. To increase the likelihood of securing the apartment included in the program fee, students are encouraged to submit their study abroad application as early as possible. Additional housing options are available for an extra fee. Click here to view housing supplements. 

 

Location	Florence, Italy
Program Type	Partner University Program, Internship/Experiential Learning
Program Term	Summer
Program Dates	Summer 2025 Dates: FUA Summer Session B Mon Jun 30 - Students arrive Tue Jul 01 - Orientation Wed Jul 02 - Classes start Thu Aug 07 - Classes end Fri Aug 08 - Housing check-out (by 10am)
Language of Instruction	All courses are taught in English
Budget	View Budget
Living Arrangements	Participants are housed in shared apartments located in the historic city center, within about a 20-minute walk of a university facility. Each apartment is unique but includes a common living space with a kitchen, multiple-occupancy bedrooms, bathroom(s), internet access, air conditioning, and a washing machine. Housing is situated in Florentine neighborhoods, allowing students to live among local residents and become part of the community. Housing included in the program fee is limited, so students are encouraged to submit their study abroad application as early as possible. Additional housing options are available for an extra fee, and all participants are required to reside in program-provided housing.
Additional Information	A Partner University program is a study abroad experience where students are nominated/accepted by Stony Brook University, and enroll at a partner institution. In most cases SBU faculty or staff are NOT traveling with participants.

Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

 Requirements

GPA	2.8
Other Requirements	Undergraduates only; all qualified students may apply
Application Deadline	March 1

Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad.

Student Feedback

• "I would recommend future students to go into this experience with an open mind. It is best to not expect anything from this, just let things happen and really immerse yourself in the culture, language, and lifestyle of your host country.”- Glenda, Spring Semester
• “I encourage everyone to study abroad. Also, to stay away from the American influences in the country which will be very hard to do but it will be rewarding.”- Olivia, Spring Semester
• "You get a strange feeling when you're about to leave a place, like you'll not only miss the people you love, but you'll miss the person you are now at this time and place, because you'll never be this way ever again." - Sarah, Fall Semester