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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Jan Term, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II
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  • Program Sponsor: Lorenzo de' Medici 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accessories Design, Acting/Performance Art, Advertising, Advertising & Design, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architectural History, Architecture, Art, Art History, Business, Business Administration, Classical Studies, Communication, Communication Design, Communications & Journalism, Creative Writing, Culinary Arts, Culture, Dance, Design, Dietetics & Nutrition, Ecology, Economics, Enology, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Film, Film & Media Study, Fine Art, Food Communications, Gastronomy, Gender Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Government, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, Hospitality Management, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Italian, Italian Language & Literature, Liberal Arts, Literature, Marketing, Mass Communications, Math/Statistics, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Music Studio Art, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Politics, Product Design, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Social Science, Sociology, Studio Art, Studio Arts, Sustainability, Textile Design, Theater/Drama, Theatre, Urban Design, Urban Studies, Writing
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.8
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
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Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici invites you to study abroad in Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region and home to approximately one-third of the world’s art treasures! Living and studying in the birthplace of the Renaissance is an unparalleled experience. Walking to classes in Florence’s historical center, the entirety of which is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, LdM students enjoy jewels of the city, marvel at its beauty, and make meaningful memories every day.

LdM buildings are situated in the San Lorenzo district, next to the bustling market and ancient church. The LdM Florence campus comprises 16 properties peppered among the iconic Duomo, artisanal gelaterias, and the legacies of great scientists and artists of human history. In addition, LdM partners with the University of Florence, enabling students to complete STEM coursework in the same laboratory facilities utilized by Italian university students. LdM students will appreciate a full range of facilities: Wi-Fi equipped classrooms, specialized art and design studios, modern culinary labs, a courtyard garden, a library, and a computer center. In addition, the always delicious LdM Cafeteria offers affordable meal plans, frothy cappuccinos, and a cozy space where students can gather between classes.

Terms Available: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic Year, Summer I (June), Summer II (July), January Intersession

LdM Florence's interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to deepen their understanding of chosen fields of study, extend their personal interests, and explore the multifaceted connections among their courses. At LdM, students can take advantage of over 500 courses that range across the humanities, creative arts, design fields, social sciences, gastronomic and culinary arts, and Italian language and culture.

While in Florence, students choose courses from a wide array of disciplines: Italian LanguageItalian CultureItalian Gastronomy and CultureAncient StudiesAnthropologyArt HistoryInternational BusinessCommunicationsEnvironmental Studies and GeographyGender StudiesHistoryLiteraturePhilosophyPolitical Science and International StudiesPsychologyReligious StudiesSociologyWritingFilm and Media ArtsPainting, Drawing, and Mixed MediaPerforming ArtsPhotographyPrintmakingRestorationSculpture and CeramicsArchitectureFashion Design, Marketing, and MerchandisingGraphic DesignInterior DesignJewelry DesignNutritionBiological SciencesChemistry; and Mathematics.
 
LdM Schools present in Florence are: the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Italian Language and Culture (courses in this school are taught in Italian); the School of Creative Arts; the School of Design; the School of Nutrition, Italian Gastronomy and Culture; and the School of Science and Mathematics.

For a full listing of courses available in Florence, please consult the LdM Course Schedule.

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LdM Housing makes the transition to life in Italy easier by offering a range of free services for those who choose Italy as their home away from home. LdM Applicants who secure housing through LdM are given the opportunity to express preferences as well as needs in their LdM Housing Application.

Students attending LdM have the option to live in shared apartments. This is the most popular housing option and is ideal for those who want to live a more independent lifestyle. A standard LdM apartment assignment consists of a double occupancy bedroom (two single beds in the same room) within a shared apartment. Single occupancy bedrooms within a shared apartment are available upon request but limited in number; therefore, students should remain open to placement in a double occupancy bedroom. However, given the continued surge in demand for accommodations, including student housing, LdM notes that it might be necessary to place some students in alternative housing options, which may include LdM-designated rooms (single or double only) in a student hotel or hostel.

LdM students also have the option to live in a homestay with local Italians. This housing option is ideal for those who want to practice the language and learn about Italian family life and customs. As part of an Italian household, students directly participate in Italian daily life and build relationships with their hosts. Like the student apartment housing option, LdM homestay assignments typically consist of a double occupancy bedroom within a shared apartment. Single occupancy bedrooms within a shared apartment are available upon request but limited in number.

Students are not obligated to choose housing through LdM; however, some home institutions require study abroad students to live in LdM housing. If you are interested in finding accommodations independently, please consult your home institution.

Admission Requirements
  • Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
  • Students must be entering at least their sophomore year.
  • Students must have upheld a good academic and judicial standing with their home institutions.
  • Students must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Students must be in good medical/psychological condition to succeed in the program.