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Discover with WorldStrides: Mediterranean Studies on the Italian Riviera at Florence University of the Arts (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Cinque Terre, Italy; La Spezia, Italy
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Italian Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Apartment (shared) Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Advertising, Art, Art History, Biology, Business, Business Administration, Communication, Economics, Entrepreneurship, European Studies, Health Science, International Business, Italian, Italian Language & Literature, Marketing
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.75
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Mediterranean Studies on the Italian Riviera

Spend your semester at Florence University of the Arts (FUA) in La Spezia, gateway to the Cinque Terre, where Mediterranean studies come to life through courses that blend the natural environment, local traditions, and global perspectives.

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Program highlights

  • Courses follow an American academic model and cover topics in business, sustainability, liberal arts, and Italian studies

  • FUA emphasizes experiential learning across its entire curriculum, including hands-on projects, engaging with local communities, and for-credit internships (language level requirements may apply)

  • The La Spezia branch campus provides you with the opportunity to study in a vibrant port city known for its rich cultural heritage

  • Gain comprehensive insight into the Mediterranean lifestyle through courses that turn the city into your classroom

  • From cooking classes with local chefs to coastal traditions unique to the Riviera, your academic journey will unfold alongside the rhythms of daily life in La Spezia

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Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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Meet Rachel C.

"This was my first time in Europe. I ended up having so much fun in my classes abroad, and with my new friends, that I am now inspired to help others through the study abroad process. I think that my program did an amazing job at pairing me up with girls that are like me, which made living with strangers a lot smoother."

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WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!