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 Language; Italian Culture; Italian Gastronomy and Culture; Ancient Studies; Anthropology; Art History; International Business; Communications; Environmental Studies and Geography; Gender Studies; History; Literature; Philosophy; Political Science and International Studies; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology; Writing; Film and Media Arts; Painting, Drawing, and Mixed Media; Performing Arts; Photography; Printmaking; Restoration; Sculpture and Ceramics; Architecture; Fashion Design, Marketing, and Merchandising; Graphic Design; Interior Design; Jewelry Design; Nutrition; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; 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.

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.