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KEI in Florence, Italy - Semester/Year  (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Knowledge Exchange Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Dormitory Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Advertising & Design, Art, Art History, Arts, Culinary Arts, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Gastronomy, Graphic Design, Humanities, Interior Design, Internships, Italian, Italian Language & Literature, Liberal Arts, Photography, Product Design, Service Internship, Textile Design
Program Type: Internship Abroad, study abroad, Volunteer Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:
Florence, Italy


Florence (Firenze) is a World Heritage Site with renowned works of art, architecture, and monuments from the Byzantine, Medieval, and Renaissance eras. Florence is also one of Europe’s top fashion and design centers. Armani, Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Pucci, Gucci, Ferragamo, Cavalli, and many other notable brands are either headquartered or have major design and production facilities in Florence.

KEI Program at a Glance:
  • Study at Accedemia Italiana
  • Fashion, Graphic, Interior & Product Design, and studio art courses (taught in English)
  • Italian language & liberal arts/humanities courses (taught in English)
  • Apprenticeships with Master Craftsman from major brands (Stefano Bemer, Scuola del Cuoio, Superduper, Cibrèo, etc.)
  • Internships with ZeroLab
  • Maximum of 18credits per semester
  • Transcripts issued by Accademia and Lincoln University (accredited in the USA)
  • Cultural field trips in Florence, Milan, and Venice
  • Affordable comprehensive program fee
  • Pre-departure advising and planning
  • KEI Onsite Director and 24/7 emergency support
Visit www.KEIabroad.org/Italy/ for more information about courses, syllabi, housing, cultural field trips, fees, KEI support services, and more.