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Courses in Art & Design in Florence, Italy for international students

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Accademia Riaci, Florence:
Established in 1983, Accademia Riaci has been dedicated to providing students with exceptional cultural and educational experience abroad. The school is located in the historic city center of Florence, Italy, a few steps from the “Duomo” (Florence Cathedral). We specialize in giving professional hands-on training in several artistic fields, and we customize the programs according to the preferences, needs and levels of each student. Our arts, crafts and design courses include professional Master programs, One-Year and Semester programs, Summer Intensive programs, and Short programs. All courses are taught with free English interpretation service.

Arts, Crafts & Design Courses in Florence:

Subjects include:
• Bag Making (leathercraft)
• Bag Design
• Shoe Making (leather-craft)
• Shoe Design
• Jewelry Making
• Jewelry Design
• Graphic Design / Illustration
• Painting & Drawing
• Restoration of Paintings
• Ceramics
• Glass Art
• Fashion Design & Business
• Textile Design...

Study Options - Length of Courses

• One-Year Course
• Semester Course
• Master Course
• Art Short Course
• Summer Intensive Course
• Christmas Course
• Internship Programs

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Address: Via de' Conti 4, Florence, Italy
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-03-10 were from:

Oppenheim, Germany; Oudenaarde, Belgium; Malindi, Kenya; Baku, Azerbaijan; Akure, Nigeria; Australia; India; Cape Elizabeth, USA; and more.

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John Cabot University, Rome
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• Study abroad in the heart of Rome with John Cabot University!

• With a student population of 1,200 students, JCU is the largest overseas American liberal arts university in Italy.

• We provide year-long, semester & summer study abroad programs, four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) & two-year Associate of Arts (AA) undergraduate degrees to students from the U.S. and worldwide. The language of instruction is English.

• JCU has a truly international appeal, as faculty and staff are dedicated to international education and students come from over 60 countries.

• Benefit from our small class sizes with classes ranging from 3-25 students, with an average of 15 students per class. Our graduates are accepted at top-tier universities in the US, UK, Italy, and other European countries.

• Authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education to operate as a four-year American university in Italy, JCU is also accredited by the American Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

• Whether you are considering studying in Rome with us for four years, or as a visiting student for one year or semester, JCU, with its prestigious and dedicated faculty, and its rich and rigorous curricular offerings, will provide an unforgettable academic experience whose fruits you will enjoy for a lifetime!

Review: 
“An experience that is unparalleled by any other, and Rome is definitely a city that will teach you a lot about the world as well as about yourself.”
-Andrea, USA
• Study Abroad Degree Programs
• Year-Long & Semester Abroad Programs
• Summer Study Programs

JCU offers 4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) and 2-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree programs in:

Business & Economics:
• Business Administration; Economics & Finance; International Business; Marketing

Political and Social Sciences:
• Communications; International Affairs; Political Science

Humanities:
• Art History; Classical Studies; English Literature; History; Humanistic Studies; Italian Studies

Graduate Degree:
• Master of Arts (MA) in Art History
NECA
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NECA provides a unique 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. Students choose interdisciplinary courses based on experiential learning.
• 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
Florence Design Academy
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Florence Design Academy (F.D.A.) is an international school providing academic and master's degree design courses in the center of Florence in the Tuscany region of Italy (approximately 3 hours north of Rome). The F.D.A. is one of the best and futuristic design schools in Europe for its international award winner teachers and designers with amazing talent. Our school offers high quality equipment. The fusion of our technology and methods are the base of a professional career.

Florence Design Academy seeks to provide a unique and exciting specialist design education which is based on futuristic methods, but which challenges conventional concepts, processes and solutions in order to meet the needs of present and future generations of students. Education has a vital part to play in shaping the future of design.

Florence Design Academy is the choice for individuals who want to learn new technologies and artistic techniques in all the fields in which design is an important medium to communicate ideas. By studying abroad in Italy, you will have the opportunity to learn the Italian language and to discover the Italian culture, art and lifestyle.
Academic courses:
- Graphic design
- Interior design
- Industrial design

Master's degree courses:
- Graphic design
- Interior design
- Industrial design

* All of our courses are taught in English.

Additionally:
- An Italian language course is provided for free to students of the design courses of the F.D.A.

- A special summer course of 3D visualization and advanced photorealistic rendering for professionals.
Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence
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• Study the innovative and creative art of jewellery design in the heart of Florence with Alchimia - a private, contemporary jewellery school that provides a wide range of short and long-term jewellery courses.

• Serving local and international students, we offer accredited Bachelor's (BFA) degree and Masters (MFA) degree courses as well as academic year programs and year-round, short-term intensive jewellery courses. We also provide in-depth summer jewellery courses.

• Our short courses are available year-round, and have open dates, with individual study programs (max. 8 students) to offer the opportunity to experience contemporary jewellery to both beginners and advanced students.

• Our students are mentored and tutored by a team of experts in jewellery, design, and the visual arts.

• At Alchimia, our objective is to teach students to express their creativity through contemporary jewelry, developing high-quality technical and theoretical skills.

• By adopting the technological developments of our time and the most experimental cultural trends, Alchimia encourages its students to enhance their talents.
1-Year Jewellery Design Courses:
• Jewellery Training Foundation (JTF)
• Advanced Jewellery Training (AJT)

Accredited Jewellery Degree Programs:
• Bachelor Of Fine Arts Degree in Contemporary Jewellery (2 Years)
• Master Of Fine Arts Degree: Major in Jewellery and Cultural Identity (2 Years)

Short Intensive Jewellery Courses:
• Advanced Jewellery Techniques
• Basic Jewellery & Design
• Resin Jewellery
• Surface Treatment Of Metals
• Experimentation With Materials
• Precious Metals & Alloys
• Textile Techniques With Metal
• Weekend Workshops / Jewellery Summer Courses.
Accademia Italiana, Florence & Rome
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With campuses in Rome and Florence, Accademia Italiana is a leading international college of art and design that provides artistic and professional training at a university and post-secondary level to students from all over Italy and from around the world. Subject fields include fashion design, jewelry design, interior design, graphic design & visual communications, photography, drawing and painting, and more. You do not need to speak Italian in order to attend the Accademia Italiana.

We offer a range of college education and short-term study options that include B.A. bachelor's degree courses, postgraduate diploma (masters) programs, liberal arts and design academic year abroad / semester abroad programs for college credit, monthly courses, summer courses (taught in English & Italian) and Italian language & culture programs.

Our 3-year programs are dual qualfication courses; On successful graduation you earn a BA (Hons) degree validated by the prestigious University of Wales, a leading UK university, as well as an advanced diploma from Accademia Italiana.

Our art courses and Italian language and culture courses have been authorized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education.
- Bachelor's Degrees: Interior & Product Design; Fashion Design; Graphic Design & Visual Communications; Photography (Florence only); Costume Design (Rome only)

- Post-graduate Diploma (Masters) in Florence: Fashion as Art; Interior & Product Design; Pre-MBA in Design & Business

- Diploma Courses: Textile Design; Window Displays Design; Drawing / Painting (all in Florence); Jewelry Design (Rome only).

- Semester / Year Abroad
- Monthly Courses
- Summer Programs
- Italian & Culture
Swiss School Of Management - Leadership Study Abroad Program (LSAP)
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The Swiss School of Management is part of the European University of Rome. Among our MBA and BBA degree programs, we have founded the International Leadership Semester, which is an 89-day study abroad program in Rome, Italy. The semester is accredited and run by the Swiss School of Management and the European University of Rome, on the same campus as the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum College. It is an international program hosting men and women students from around the world, ages 18 – 25.

Our goal is to nurture leaders who can inspire others, demonstrate outstanding skills, and work in multi-cultural environments. At the Swiss School of Management you will learn among a truly international student body as our students come from all over the world. The program, available all year round, offers core classes in interdisciplinary leadership, leadership and Rome, and Bioethics. The teachers of all classes are the professors at the European University of Rome and the Swiss School of Management.
International Leadership Semester - 89-day study abroad program for international students from around the world, ages 18 – 25. The only program for intensive leadership development in a unique cultural experience. More personal growth, tools for achievement, and a lasting impact in the world.
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