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CIEE Summer in Florence, Italy (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English, Italian
Program Type: Study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing: Apartment, Dormitory, Homestay Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer in Edinburgh

FLORENCE, ITALY

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Program Overview

Spend your summer living and learning in Florence, an Italian city rooted in artistic tradition! Designed for students from various academic backgrounds, the Summer in Florence program provides the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the cradle of the Renaissance.

When class is in session, you will enroll in your choice of classes at CIEE Florence across subjects like history, art, marketing, and food culture, all delivered in English or Italian. You can also choose to work on developing or improving your Italian language skills by enrolling in a language course.

Unique Experiences

FAST-FORWARD YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS

or explore art history, food culture, and applied arts, to name a few, with classes taught in English or Italian

EXPLORE

Florence’s sites and monuments like the Duomo, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens and beyond

BASK IN THE RENAISSANCE

 

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Excursions & Activities

  • Visits to significant Florence locations, such as the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, and more 
  • Visits to a smaller historical city in Tuscany such as Lucca, Siena, or Volterra 
  • Learning to prepare a typical, seasonal Florentine dish 
  • Visits to a traditional working vineyard and olive grove, including an in-depth description of wine and oil production, promotion, and distribution 

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • On-site Orientation – an introduction to your city's culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 05/19/2025 07/14/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.