Semester in Florence, Italy
25 Years of Serving Thousands of Students... Fairfield University is uniquely qualified to help you create an outstanding living and learning experience in Florence, Italy
"The big advantage of the Fairfield program is its course selection. I needed to make the semester worth my while academically, which meant I needed to study more than Italian language and culture. The Fairfield program offers courses in history, women's studies, politics, economics, so much more than a single focus. I was able to fulfill several of my graduation and concentration requirements."
- Lynette Moore, Communications Major
Villanova University
Why Choose Florence?
- Live and learn in the center of one of Europe's most-loved and historic cities
- Culture, tradition, and art live here but the city is young, vital and cutting-edge
- Florence will change how you see the world, and yourself!
Learn amid treasures of art and architecture, experience the glory of the Renaissance and the flavor of Italian life in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Fairfield University's Florence program offers a comprehensive package of academic programming, cultural events, and support services designed to ensure an outstanding semester or year in Florence.
All students enroll in a 3-credit Italian language course; all other courses are presented in English. Students choose from a wide variety of offerings, including humanities, business, and science. The program includes housing in shared apartments in the historic city center.
Why Choose Fairfield?
The Fairfield University Florence Program provides exactly what you're looking for in a study-abroad experience. Here are some of the reasons our program is so widely respected.
- Special academic options including internships
- A wide variety of quality courses in English to choose from
- Highly-experienced Program Director on site
- Access to Fairfield University library holdings online
- Talk with a student currently attending the Florence program
- Housing in the historic center of Florence
- Orientation Field Trip, Cultural Activities, & Local Events
- Option to attend the University of Florence
Special academic options including internships
Credit internships are available for students who want to enhance their expertise in a variety of fields, including art, business, education, journalism, and more.
A wide variety of quality courses you can choose from
All courses are presented in English (except of course, Italian language) by a talented and knowledgeable international faculty. Students take at least one 3-credit course in Italian language, and four additional courses (presented in English) from the following areas:
Anthropology / Art History / Cinema & Theater / Classical Studies
History / International Business
International Studies / Literature & Creative Writing / Communications
European Studies / Geography / Journalism / Music
Natural Science / Political Science
Philosophy & Religious Studies / Psychology / Sociology
Studio Arts / Women's Studies
You'll take courses at Florence University of the Arts, located in the lovely Santa Croce district. The school, on Corso Tintori, is just steps away from the Church of Santa Croce. Its main administrative offices and classrooms are housed in Palazzo Doni. The palazzo, once owned by patrons of Michelangelo, has been carefully restored to preserve its Renaissance beauty while offering state-of-the-art classrooms.
A highly-experienced on-site program director
Joanne Maddux is the Director of the Fairfield program in Florence. An American who came to Florence to study (and never left!), she has a true understanding of the study-abroad experience. Joanne will help you with academic advising and day-to-day concerns. Student assistants help out in the Fairfield office. They, too, can help you with everyday concerns.
Helpful application-to-completion assistance with all the details
We provide comprehensive services for all facets of your semester or year abroad, from application, course registration, and visa preparation to housing, insurance, and transcripts.
Fairfield University library holdings are available online to our program participants
With our special Stagweb account, you can access a wide range of resources and services.
Talk with a student currently attending the Florence program
Upon acceptance to the program, students can communicate directly with a student who is currently attending the program in Florence and working as an assistant on our staff.
Attend the University of Florence
Qualified students with a high degree of proficiency in Italian language may elect to take one or two courses with Italian students at one of Italy's leading universities.
Let our 25 years of experience help you create an outstanding living and learning experience in Florence, Italy.
Call us with questions at: (203) 254-4000, ext. 4332
Course Schedules & Descriptions for Spring 2010
For Fairfield students: Spring 2010 Course Schedule
For students from other schools: Spring 2010 Course Schedule
Course Schedules & Descriptions for Fall 2009
For Fairfield students: Fall 2009 Course Schedule
For students from other schools: Fall 2009 Course Schedule
Next steps toward studying abroad in Florence, Italy