Florence, the city that gave birth
to the Renaissance, was home to Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo,
Galileo, Machiavelli, and the Medici family. One of the world's
greatest centers of artistic, literary, and historical treasures and
traditions, Florence is filled with buildings that are themselves
works of art, filled with art treasures.
This former republic and once-capital of Italy provides an ideal
location for the study of art, history, music and literature.
Florence is located almost at the center of the Italian peninsula.
Rome lies only 145 miles away and France, Switzerland, Austria, and
all of central Europe are but hours away.
Students reside in the University-owned facility which consists of
the nineteenth-century Villa Di Loreto and the contiguous Residenza
Tagliaferri. Students live in rooms with private baths, attend classes in
newly-built, fully-equipped classrooms in the same facility.
Most meals are prepared in the facility's kitchen. This
property also contains a study area, a computer laboratory connected
to the Internet, and recreational facilities. It is located within
walking distance of the historic district of Florence with its
numerous museums and historic sites and the city's main railway
station.
This facility contains fully-equipped classrooms. The language of
instruction is English, but all students must register for a course
in Italian, which must be taken for credit. The Fall semester runs
from September to December. The Spring semester runs from
January through April. Students must have
completed the Italian 151 requirement by the spring semester before
going to Florence for the Academic Year. A special summer program, offered in alternate
years, is designed for art majors. It is called the SACI program.
INTERNET RESOURCES:
ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-2008 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2007-2008 Academic Year is $17,290 per
semester for 12-18 units. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2007-2008 Academic Year is
$8,090 per semester.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2008-2009 Academic Year is $18,325 per
semester for 12- 18 units. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2008-2009 Academic Year is
$8,840 per semester. If you attend both semesters, the second
semester is discounted at $8,040 as a second roundtrip flight is not
being purchased for you.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010 COSTS:
There are two charges for International Programs Participants:
tuition and the International Programs Charge. Tuition in the
International Program is exactly the same as it is on the Malibu
campus. Tuition for the 2009-2010 Academic Year has not yet been
released. The second charge, the International
Programs Charge, covers room and board, travel to and from the
program, and an educational fieldtrip with the group. The
International Programs Charge for the 2009-2010 Academic Year has
not yet been released.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Please contact the
Office of Financial Assistance for more specific information.
For information on scholarships specific to international study
please
click here.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
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2.5 GPA to apply
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Online Application
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Visiting Professor Interview
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International Programs Contract
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Flight Contract (Flight itinerary
for flight exemptions)
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Registration
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Contract Review Appointment
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Pre-Departure Orientation
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Pre-Departure Visa Workshop
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Physical Exam (90-45 days prior to
departure)
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Valid Passport (cost is student's
responsibility)
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Visa (cost is dictated by the host
country's consulate or embassy and is student's responsibility)
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International Health Insurance
Coverage (cost is student's responsibility)
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Italian Health Insurance (Required by
Italian government. Program Director will assist students
in obtaining this coverage once in Italy.)
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