Florence, Italy
Experience one of the world's most captivating campuses, nestled amongst the olive groves and Renaissance-revival gardens of the historic Villa La Pietra estate. This stunning setting serves as your gateway to exploring Italy's rich tapestry, from the art and history of the Renaissance to contemporary subjects such as the business of fashion, international politics and economics, social justice and sustainability.
Located on the Villa La Pietra estate in the rolling hills that surround the city, NYU Florence is the perfect context not only for studying Italian culture but also for investigating issues with a wider European and global impact. Each semester, about 350 undergraduates study Italy's history and its extraordinary art, literature, philosophy, and architecture, along with the political, cultural, economic, and social issues shaping Europe's future. Immerse yourself in the city where Dante, Artemisia, Machiavelli, and Galileo redefined literature, art, politics, and science. Engage with the complexities of modern Italy, from immigration challenges to the future of sustainable agriculture, from a uniquely Tuscan perspective.
To complement the curriculum, many professors organize local site visits as well as out-of-town field trips. These activities are mandatory and appear on each professor's syllabus. Most art history classes include visits to churches, museums, and villas in Florence and Italian cities to view artwork in context. Local museums are an integral part of many classes, and past visits have included the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello Museum, l'Accademia, San Marco Museum, and the Medici Chapels. Recent trips outside of Florence have included visits to the Vatican museum and Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome and a viewing of Leonardo's Last Supper in Milan.
Program Information
Terms Available: year, semester
Type of Program: International Learning Centers
Languages of Instruction: English
Language Prerequisite: N/A
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: Classes usually 4-6 credits
- Units recorded in: semester credits
- Conversion to Reed units: 4 semester credits = 1 Reed unit
- Grading system: A-F
- GPA Requirement: 3.0
- Credits: 15-18 credits
Application
Application Deadline: Fall: February 15| Spring: September 15
Housing:
Residence Dorm, Shared Apartment, Host Family
Students are housed in on-campus villas, off-campus residences, and homestays. Food is provided accordingly, with an on campus cafeteria or through a homestay meal plan.
Course Information
To see pre-approved transfer courses for this program and the Reed requirements they fulfill, click the link below.
Submit the if you want to take a course that:
- Is not on the list of pre-approved transfer courses
- Is listed, but you want it to fulfill a different requirement
Please be aware that some departments have specific policies regarding how transfer courses fulfill major/minor requirements. Check in with your academic advisor to review any department-specific information.
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Areas of Study
Division of the Arts
Division of History and Social Sciences
Division of Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, and Linguistics
Financial
Cost to attend
ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the off-campus program's actual room and board fees. Students are encouraged to choose programs based on their academic, rather than financial needs, to reflect ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ's belief that all students regardless of financial circumstances should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during their participation in an off-campus program. Students should discuss how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package with the financial aid office.