Florence, Italy
Business, Arts, Humanities, Italian Language and Culture in Florence

Level 1
Admissions
difficulty
Determined by required GPA, essays, letters of rec, portfolio, language proficiency, and year in school.
Large
Program size
50+ participants
Classroom peers
About
Experience an extraordinary academic and cultural journey at Lorenzo de' Medici in Florence! Immerse yourself in the cradle of the Renaissance, where art, history, and innovation intertwine. You can choose from a wide array of arts, business and humanities courses taught in English, or study Italian language in a city brimming with inspiration and beauty. Engage with passionate faculty and expand your knowledge in diverse fields while earning valuable academic credit towards your degree.
ProgramDATES
2024
2025
2026
2027
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2024
2025
2026
2027
Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2024
Application Deadline: Mar 27, 2025
Application Deadline: Mar 27, 2025
Application Deadline: May 01, 2025
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
Breathtaking scenery and stunning architecture
Incredible sites, including the Uffizi Museum, Pitti Palace, the Accademia (home to Michelangelo’s “David”), and the iconic Duomo
The birthplace of the Renaissance
Large international student community
Exceptional Italian cuisine
A shopper’s paradise
45 minute train ride to the beach
ACADEMICS
Participants will earn 3 semester credits. Additional course details can be found below. Lorenzo de’Medici: The Italian International Institute, Florence has 0 courses available in available in the catalog.
CLASS SELECTION
Students will enroll in one course per four-week term, or can add an additional course for an additional fee. Students who choose above the Elementary level of Italian must complete a placement exam upon arrival to verify their level of proficiency.
Placement exams for studio art courses are mandatory for students wishing to register for anything other than beginning classes. These placement tests are administered during the first week of classes, and students are provided the exact meeting time during orientation. Class schedules indicate that many of the studio art courses involve two time blocks; students enrolled in those courses must attend both time blocks.
Some courses may require additional fees for labs, materials, equipment, etc. which are not included in the program cost. In addition, some courses require students pay for class field trips. This will be noted in the descriptions for such courses.
CERTIFICATES
SUMMER CERTIFICATES Each summer certificate consists of two core courses. Although each course listed for the 2024 Summer Certificates may be taken as a single study abroad course, the Certificate is only awarded to those students co-enrolled in both Summer Certificate courses, which would require an additional fee. Please see your API Program Coordinator for more information.
Certificates are available in the following areas:
Wine Business and Culture
Human Creativity
Branding
Comfort
COMFORT - offered for an additional cost, this housing includes additional, high-end amenities.

Enjoy an elevated experience in a Comfort Apartment in central Florence. While all apartments in a historic city like Florence are unique, expect elevated ameni ...
Classic
CLASSIC - included in the program cost, this housing includes all the essentials.

These fully furnished apartments are equipped with all the essentials you need to make the most of your time abroad and strike the perfect balance between commu ...
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