Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Study Abroad

Sunset behind the Florence Cathedral's elaborate Gothic facade and domes.

Create where history was made. Learn where legends lived.

This is Study Abroad with the Academy, a chance to take your creativity global and unlock new perspectives in the places that shaped art, design, and culture as we know it.

All Academy majors and UpSkill students welcome. No prerequisites required; just bring your passport, sketchbook, camera, and passion.

Study Abroad Programs Summer 2026: Study Art & Design at Academy of Art University in Italy.

Fashion Registration Form
Photography Registration Form
Fine Art/Illustration Registration Form

Florence, Italy: Summer Sessions

Live and create in the birthplace of the Renaissance. The streets of Florence and exciting day-trip destinations will be your studio, your classroom, and your inspiration. Surrounded by centuries of artistic mastery, you’ll study under Academy instructors while walking the same paths as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and da Vinci. Choose from two immersive sessions—Fashion or Fine Art & Illustration—and earn credit while building a global portfolio that stands out.

Fashion – Italy 4-week Study Abroad, SU26

Student Program Fee: $5,200, plus tuition for 6-units

Class Dates: Virtual Pre-departure meeting June 15

Travel Dates: June 24th – July 25th (4 weeks abroad)

Classes: Must enroll in two classes for a total of 6 units

  • UG – FSH 493.01 Study Abroad AND FSH/LA 494.01 Fashion Culture & Industry
  • Grad – FSH 903.01 Study Abroad AND FSH/GLA 904.01 Fashion Culture & Industry

Registration Deadline: April 1

Full Payment of Program Fee: April 1

Contact: LChan@academyart.edu

Zoom Info Meeting:

Download Registration Form

Fashion – What’s Included

    • Welcome Gala in Florence, including an overview of the city and all health and safety information
    • On-location learning with ArtU Instructors on the SRISA campus and in various locations in and around Florence
    • 24-hour emergency assistance
    • On-campus WiFi
    • Access to on-campus facilities in Florence
    • An Uffizi Card, which offers unlimited access to the Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and Bardini Gardens
    • End of summer group show and reception
    • Five-day, four-night trip to Milan with public transportation and student accommodations in multi-person rooms (2-4 people)
    • Zerolab, FI – day-trip and workshop
    • Fondazione della Seta Lisio, Fl – guided tour
    • San Miniato – day-trip via private bus stopping at Consortium of Vegetable, Tanned Leather, Tannery Tour
    • Pitti Immagine Filati, Fl
    • The Cube Archive, AR – day-trip, workshop and boxed lunch
    • Prato + Pistoia – day-trip via private bus stopping at Manteco, Montemurlo Capri Shoe Factory, Chiesina Uzzanese
    • Tavarnuzze + Empoli – day-trip via private bus stopping at Ferruzzi Accessories Handbag Factory, Tavarnuzze Fl, Piegavelox, Empoli, Fl
    • Ferragamo Museum, Fl – guided tour
    • Mantero Seta S.p.A., Como – day-trip via train
    • Students must pay ArtU tuition for 6 units.
    • Students are responsible for roundtrip flights.
    • Students are responsible for housing. They can select SRISA housing, double occupancy at $1,350 for Fashion or secure other housing on their own.
    • Students are responsible for meals.
    • Non-U.S. students are responsible for travel visa fees and processing.
    • U.S. students are responsible for ETIAS fees, if applicable.
    • Students are responsible for securing travel insurance.

Photography – Italy 4-Week Study Abroad, SU26

Student Program Fee: $4,700 plus tuition for 6 units

Class Dates: Virtual Pre-departure meeting June 15

Travel Dates: June 24th – July 25th (4 weeks abroad)

Classes: Must enroll in one 6-unit class

  • PH 493.01 Study Abroad Photo Intensive
  • PH 903.01 Study Abroad Photo Intensive

Registration Deadline: April 1

Full Payment of Program Fee: April 1

Contact: Kmowbray@academyart.edu

Zoom Info Meeting:

Download Registration Form
Two photographers capture a sunset scene at a colorful coastal village with boats docked in calm waters, hillside houses, and a mountain backdrop.

Photography – What’s Included

    • Welcome Gala in Florence, including an overview of the city and all health and safety information
    • On-location learning with ArtU Instructors on the SRISA campus and in various locations in and around Florence
    • 24-hour emergency assistance
    • On-campus WIFI
    • Access to on-campus facilities in Florence
    • Uffizi Card, which offers unlimited access to the Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and Bardini Gardens
    • Duomo Brunelleschi Pass
    • End of summer group show and reception
    • Four-day, three-night trip to Venice with public transportation and student accommodations in multi-person rooms (2-4 people)
    • San Gimignano day-trip via private bus
    • Siena day-trip via private bus
    • Cortona day-trip via private bus
    • Cortona day-trip via private bus with Cortona on the Move entry ticket
    • Students must pay ArtU tuition for 6 units.
    • Students are responsible for roundtrip flights.
    • Student are responsible for housing. They can select SRISA housing, double occupancy at $1,350 for Photography or secure other housing on their own.
    • Students are responsible for meals.
    • Non-U.S. students are responsible for travel visa fees and processing.
    • U.S. students are responsible for ETIAS fees, if applicable.
    • Students are responsible for securing travel insurance.

Fine Art or Illustration – Italy 7-Week Study Abroad, SU26

Student Program Fee: $5,200, plus tuition for 6-units

Class Dates: Virtual Pre-departure meeting June 15th

Travel Dates: June 24th – August 7th (7-weeks abroad)

Classes: Must enroll in one 6-unit class

  • Fine Art
    UG: 493.01 Study Abroad, Grad: 903.01 Study Abroad
  • Illustration
    UG: 493.01 Study Abroad, Grad: 903.01 Study Abroad

Registration Deadline: April 1

Full Payment of Program Fee: April 1

Fine Art Contact: SBasuroy@academyart.edu
Illustration Contact: DSanti@academyart.edu

Zoom Info Meeting:

Download Registration Form

Fine Art/Illustration – What’s Included

    • Welcome Gala in Florence, including an overview of the city and all health and safety information
    • On-location learning with ArtU Instructors on the SRISA campus and in various locations in and around Florence
    • 24-hour emergency assistance
    • On-campus WiFi
    • Access to on-campus facilities in Florence
    • An Uffizi Card, which offers unlimited access to the Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and Bardini Gardens
    • End of summer group show and reception
    • Four-day, three-night trip to Venice with public transportation and student accommodations in multi-person rooms (2-4 people)
    • Pietrasanta & Marina di Pietrasanta day-trip via private bus with beach club access
    • Chianti Winery day-trip via private bus with winery tour and tasting
    • Lucca day-trip via private bus
    • San Gimignano day-trip via private bus
    • Siena day-trip via private bus
    • Students must pay ArtU tuition for 6 units.
    • Students are responsible for roundtrip flights.
    • Students are responsible for housing. They can select SRISA housing, double occupancy at $2,600 for Fine Art/Illustration or secure other housing on their own.
    • Students are responsible for meals.
    • Non-U.S. students are responsible for travel visa fees and processing.
    • U.S. students are responsible for ETIAS fees, if applicable.
    • Students are responsible for securing travel insurance.