Study Abroad Summer 2025
Study art and design at the Academy of Art University Campus in Florence, Italy.
Academy of Art University is offering the adventure of a lifetime. You’ll be studying and creating art under the guidance of Academy instructors in the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Students from all Academy schools—as well as non-degree seekers—are welcome. There are no prerequisites for the Study Abroad program. Enjoy one of three great programs while earning credit in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Fashion
When: June 23, 2025 – July 24, 2025
Where: Italy
Cost: $4,500 per student
Units Earned: 6 Units (FSH 493/903, FSH/LA 494 , and FSH/GLA 904)
Registration: To register for the program, fill out the registration form and email it to LChan@academyart.edu, then contact your advisor to register for classes.
Join Us for An Informational Zoom Meeting:
Tuesday, February 11; Time: 4pm PT
Friday, February 28; Time: 10am PT
Thursday, March 13; Time: 3pm PT
- Welcome Gala in Florence, including an overview of the city and all health and safety information
- One month of 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
- Milan / 3 nights, 4 days
- Zerolab, 1-day workshop
- Fondazione della Seta Lisio, guided tour
- San Miniato / 1-day trip
- Pitti Immagine Filati, Fl
- The Cube Archive / 1-day workshop
- Prato + Pistoia / 1-day trip
- Tavarnuzze + Empoli / 1-day trip
- Ferragamo Museum guided tour
- Pitti Palace Costume Museum
- End-of-summer group show and reception
- Students must pay ArtU tuition for 6 units
- Students are responsible for roundtrip flights
- Students are responsible for housing. They can select SRISA housing at a total cost of $1,305 per student for the Fashion program, or they can secure other housing
- Students are responsible for meals
- Non-U.S. students are responsible for travel visa fees and processing
- Students are responsible for securing travel insurance
Fine Art Or Illustration
When: June 23, 2025 – August 8, 2025
Where: Italy
Cost: $5,000 per student
Units Earned: 6 Units (FA 493/903 and ILL 493/903)
Registration: To register for the program, fill out the registration form and email it to SBasuroy@academyart.edu (Fine Art) or DSanti@academyart.edu (Illustration), then contact your advisor to register for classes.
Join Us for An Informational Zoom Meeting:
Fine Art:
Thursday, February 13th; Time: 4pm PT
Thursday, February 27th; Time: 4pm PT
Thursday, March 13th; Time: 4pm PT
Illustration:
Thursday, February 6th; Time: 3pm PT
Tuesday, February 18th; Time: 1pm PT
Friday, March 7th; Time: 2pm PT
- Welcome Gala in Florence, including an overview of the city and all health and safety information
- Seven weeks of 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
- Venice / 3 Nights, 4 Days
- Portovenere day trip via private bus
- Pietrasanta day trip via private bus
- Chianti Winery – wine tasting tour day trip
- Lucca day trip via private bus
- San Gimignano day trip via private bus
- End-of-summer group show and reception
- Students must pay ArtU tuition for 6 units
- Students are responsible for roundtrip flights
- Students are responsible for housing. They can select SRISA housing at a total cost of $2,570 per student for the Fine Art Or Illustration program, or they can secure other housing on their own
- Students are responsible for meals
- Non-U.S. students are responsible for travel visa fees and processing
- Students are responsible for securing travel insurance
Study Abroad: Late Spring 2025
Academy of Art University also offers a Late Spring Study Abroad program. This 15-day journey takes you through the best of England and Scotland, offering an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and adventure. You’ll spend nine days immersed in the energy of London, with day trips to the historic city of York and the picturesque town of Bath. Then, journey north to Scotland for five incredible days, discovering the charm of Edinburgh and the rugged beauty of the Highlands.
Whether you’re wandering through the halls of royal palaces, marveling at priceless works of art, or stepping back in time in ancient abbeys, this is your chance to see the U.K. like never before. Are you ready to join us on this Anglophile adventure?
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