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NECA:
Experience Florentine and Italian lifestyle. Program participants earn U.S. university credits. High academic standards, programs in many fields of study. Small group courses assure a high level of individual attention. Interdisciplinary courses based on experiential learning. Highly-qualified teaching staff. Throughout your stay, you will gain an intimate understanding of Italian and Florentine culture and life. You will immerse yourself in Italian culture and lifestyle also with off-the-beaten-path excursions.

Photo of College Courses in Florence, ItalyUnique opportunity to earn U.S. university credits for semesters and Summer programs. Upper division courses. Experience Florence and immerse yourself in Italian culture. High academic standards and individual attention. NECA works with an academic priority and is able to offer small group courses and individual attention. Students will be completely immersed in Florentine and Italian lifestyle. Students earn U.S. university credits.

Students choose interdisciplinary courses based on experiential learning for semesters and for Summer programs.

FIELDS OF STUDY:

• Anthropology
• Architecture
• Art History
• Business
• Composition
• Design
• Drawing
• Economics
• Film
• Fine Arts
• History
• Humanities
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• International Studies
• Italian Language
• Italian Studies
• Liberal Studies
• Literature
• Painting
• Performing Arts
• Photography
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sculpture
• Sociology
• Studio Art
• Sustainable Development
• Women's Studies

NECA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
The NECA Scholarship Program has been developed to assist students (enrolled in 2-year or 4-year institutions) and Adults with academic merit and/or that do not have enough resources. NECA is dedicated to making study abroad accessible to all students.

To apply for a scholarship applicants should send NECA their on-line application from the NECA website and a 200-word essay stating why they want to study in Italy. No full scholarships are awarded but it is possible to reduce students' costs.

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Address: NECA - Dr. Francesco Convertini, Via Scipione Ammirato 98, Florence, Italy
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