Located in the heart of the stunning Tuscany region, Florence is surrounded by natural and manmade beauty at every turn. It’s home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. It’s a gorgeous city with streets to wander, towers to climb, places to shop, and lots of gelato to eat!

As our flagship international internship location, AIFS Abroad has been placing interns in Florence since 2001 with the goal of providing you with an unbelievable adventure with valuable career experience. Florence offers unparalleled opportunities in fashion, business, and so much more.

As a part of our internship program, a two-week language course starts within a few days of your arrival. This will help you learn key phrases for getting directions, ordering food, and for better understanding the local culture. Gain a unique glimpse inside Italian life and immerse yourself in the passion and historical brilliance of the city with an international internship in Florence, Italy!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Step into a world of possibilities with AIFS Abroad! Study or intern around the world while earning academic credit, gaining real-world experience, and transforming your future.

Recognized as a leading provider of global education programs since 1964, more than 1.8 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS Abroad. With decades of experience, we have the resources and expertise to provide what students want and need while safeguarding their welfare around the globe.

Our thoughtfully crafted programs help you connect deeply with your studies, your career goals, your host community, and yourself. Earn academic credit at top universities and institutions, or build your global resume through a guaranteed internship placement for all accepted students, supported by personalized, 1-on-1 career coaching and CliftonStrengths-based assessments.

With a wide range of academic and career fields, exciting locations across the globe—from cosmopolitan European capitals to biodiverse tropical locales—and flexible terms ranging from short-term intensive sessions to semester-long options, you can find an experience that supports your degree, interests, goals, and schedule.

Housing, excursions, cultural activities, on-site support, career readiness programming, and other exciting features are included, so you can focus on learning, growing, and living fully—wherever your AIFS Abroad experience takes you.