ISI Florence

• General Studies semester: 12 to 17 credits, including one Italian language course
• Architecture and interior design
• Studio arts and art history
• Food, sustainability and environment
• Fashion and luxury goods industry
• Communication studies and media
• Multicultural psychology
• International business
• STEM: biology, computer science, chemistry, mathematics, physics
• Florentia Scholars Program with an individual research project
• Summer programmes, including Architecture and Design Studio and Archaeology Field School

ISI Florence accepts applicants who have completed two years of study in good standing at an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applications are made through the ISI Abroad online application form. Students should check with their home institution that ISI Florence credits will transfer.

All classes are taught in English, except Italian language courses and some electives for students with advanced Italian. No prior study of Italian is required. General Studies students take one Italian language course each semester.

Estimated semester programme fees (US$), according to ISI Florence:

• Fall 2026 semester: US$18,420
• Spring 2027 semester: US$18,920

Fees include tuition, orientation, shared apartment housing with utilities and Wi-Fi, the Italian permit of stay fees, medical insurance if required, student services and an ISI transcript. Meals, airfare, travel insurance, textbooks and course lab and excursion fees are not included. Separate fees in euros apply to students on EU/UK-sponsored programmes; precise fees should be confirmed with the home university's study abroad office.

Study abroad at ISI Florence is available for a semester, a summer or a full academic year:

• Fall semester: 15 weeks, September to December
• Spring semester: 15 weeks, January to May
• Six-week summer session: mid-May to June
• Four-week summer session: July

All ISI Florence students share apartments with other programme participants. The apartments are in the historic centre, within walking distance of the Institute, and have an equipped kitchen and wireless Internet. Student Services and Housing staff help students throughout the term and look after maintenance. Students usually cook for themselves; a meal plan gives access to the University of Florence dining facilities, and the student ID card gives discounts at many local restaurants and cafés.