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Study Abroad Programs Summer 2026

Study art and design at Academy of Art University in England & Scotland – or in Italy.

Academy of Art University is offering the adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy one of our four great programs studying and creating art under the guidance of Academy instructors.

Students from all Academy schools-as well as non-degree seekers-are welcome. There are no prerequisites for the Study Abroad programs.

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England & Scotland Study Abroad – SU26

Student Program Fee: $6,800, plus tuition for the 3-unit class

Virtual and Study Abroad class: June 15 – August 5

Travel dates: June 23 – July 9 (17 days abroad)

3-unit Class: UG – LA 276.01 Seminar in Great Britain OR Grad – GLA 903.01 Graduate Seminar in Europe

Registration Deadline: February 20; $200 non-refundable deposit due

Contact: LiberalArts@academyart.edu

Zoom meeting info: December 5 @ 12:30 PM Pacific / https://art.zoom.us/j/93645375987

England/Scotland Program Inclusions: expand_more
  • 17 days/16 nights traveling program from London to Edinburgh
    • Tower of London to see the Crown Jewels
    • Tate Modern
    • National Gallery; John Soane; British Museum
    • Westminster Abbey; Tate Britain
    • Kenwood House; The Wallace Collection
    • Windsor Castle
    • Dulwich Picture Gallery; Victoria & Albert Museum; Charles Saatchi Gallery
    • Stonehenge and Bath
    • Historic York
    • Castle Howard; Durham Cathedral
    • Edinburgh Castle; Gladstone’s Land; St. Giles Cathedral
    • Stirling Castle; Scottish National Portrait Gallery
    • Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art; Palace of Holyroodhouse
    • Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery
  • Transportation to Edinburgh via an air-conditioned coach with Wifi.
  • Hotel at each destination (twin share).
  • 16 breakfasts & 2 dinners.
  • Group transfer to Edinburgh train station on the last day.
  • Gratuities for the Trip Manager, Driver, and Local Guides.
  • 9-day London travelcard.
Excluded from the Program Fee expand_more
  • Students must pay ArtU tuition for 3 units.
  • Students are responsible for roundtrip flights.
  • Students are responsible for most meals.
  • Non-U.S. students are responsible for travel visa fees and processing.
  • U.S. students are responsible for U.K. ETA fees.
  • Students are responsible for securing travel insurance.
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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: December 10 @ 4pm Pacific / https://art.zoom.us/j/5743321935

Fashion 4-week Program Inclusions: expand_more
  • 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
Excluded from the Program Fee expand_more
  • 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.

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:

Fine Art or Illustration 7-week Program Inclusions: expand_more
  • 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
Excluded from the Program Fee expand_more
  • 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.
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