Study Abroad

The Study Abroad Summer program in Europe exposes students to the art of featured regions within the broader context of European history and artistic culture. Explore the extraordinary architecture and visit the extensive collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects housed in Europe’s world-renowned museums.

Summer Study Abroad—Florence, Italy

This program is offered as a study abroad program in Florence, Italy during 7 weeks of summer semester. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday.

Program Dates: June 26 – August 12, 2023

Program Highlights:

Tuition credits
Day excursions to small Italian towns
On-location classes led by Academy instructors
Explore different mediums, techniques, styles, and subjects
Museum visits

Participating Schools:

Architecture
Fashion
Fine Art
Photography

Study Abroad

Learn Art in Italy!

Work throughout Florence and surrounding cities! All programs participate in a 4-Day/3-Night weekend trip to Venice. In addition, each program offers the following site visits and field trips.

Architecture

San Gimignano
Fiesole
Lucca
Pietrasanta

Fashion

Florence
San Gimignano
Prato
Burano
Arezzo
Stia
Pisa

Fine Art

Pietrasanta
San Gimignano
Lucca
Chianti Ruffino Winery

Photography

Verona 3-Day/2-Night
Pietrasanta
San Gimignano
Fiesole
Museum & Historical Site Visits

Summer Semester Abroad Facilities & More

Studio Facilities

Our home studio in Florence has facilities for drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography.

Site Visits

Each week you'll travel to work on location in Cortona, Montepulciano, Pienza, San Gimignano, and other small Italian towns.

Venice Excursion

Experience the magic of Venice during a very special 3-day trip.

Testimonials

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Liz

MFA

Painting

Joining the Fine Art in Italy program is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The best part of the program was forming relationships with fellow students and incredibly talented professors. If there is anyone out there trying to decide whether to study abroad with Academy of Art University — do it!

Cindy

BFA

Photography

Study abroad enriched my online studies and was a life-changing experience. Seeing the classical works of western art history in person, in their context is incredibly important. Regardless of your age, locale, or major—stop thinking about it, just go! I promise you won't regret it!

Malorie

BFA

Animation & Visual Effects

The Study Abroad Program was absolutely amazing! The experience of seeing the art and the culture of the people around it can't be compared or replaced by anything else. I made some great connections and friends that remain to this day.

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