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Locations: Florence, Italy
Program Terms: IOP Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2026 to spring 2027, applications may not open until later: November 13, 2025 for summer 2026; November 20, 2025 for programs beginning fall 2026; and April 15, 2026 for programs beginning winter or spring 2027. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.75	Click here for a definition of this term Class standing:	1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction:	English, Italian	Housing options:	Home-stay, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Art history, Art studio, Business administration, English, Environmental studies, Film and media studies, History, International studies, Political science, Psychology

Program Description:

Summer at Florence University of the Arts

Picture yourself walking to class past Renaissance palaces and open-air markets, then diving into coursework that uses Florence itself as your learning lab. You'll choose from a range of courses taught in English at the Florence University of the Arts (FUA).

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Choose from courses in hospitality, marketing, management, Italian culture, and the arts--no Italian language experience required
Enroll in one course per summer session, taught by international and local faculty alongside students from around the world.
Gain practical skills through site visits, fieldwork, and optional placements designed to deepen your engagement with the local culture
Each course also includes a field trip component to make learning more immersive
Join cultural experiences like local cooking classes or tours of Florence's famous leather district, and enjoy a day trip to Siena and neighboring Tuscan towns

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

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Ella P.

"Studying abroad in Florence was the best decision of my life. Being able to experience a completely different culture and way of life is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There is no better way to learn than through experiences."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

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!