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SEMESTER PROGRAMS: ITALIAN RIVIERA

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SEMESTER PROGRAMS: ITALIAN RIVIERA

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: None. Classes are in English. It is not mandatory to take Italian Language unless it is required by your home institution.

Possible U.S. Credits: 12-15 semester credits (4-5 courses). Students who enroll in more than 15 credits will be charged an additional fee per credit.

Final Transcript: Issued by Florence University of the Arts. Students needing a US transcript or a transcript from an AACSB accredited institution should contact us.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

Students generally take 4-5 courses. The minimum credit load is 12, and the maximum is 15. An additional fee will apply if you take more than 15 credits.

COURSE FEES

Some Florence University of the Arts (FUA) classes have course fees that cover required academic field trips and/or materials, which ARE NOT INCLUDED in the ASA program fee. Students will pay applicable course fees directly to Florence University of the Arts after arrival.
Click here for Spring 2026 course fees. Course fees are subject to change.

Some FINE ARTS classes have specific art supplies that students must purchase at their own expense, either at home or upon arrival.
Click here for Spring 2026 fine arts supplies that must be purchased by the student.

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have DOUBLE the number of classes approved by your home institution than you actually plan to take. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts. When you register and enroll for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list one alternate class for each of your top choices, and all must be different. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis and sometimes fill up.

COURSE OFFERINGS

You can find program dates by going to the COSTS & DATES tab here.

Fall or Spring
This 15-week program is made up of the Session I 3-week Session + the 11-week semester. There is a 1-week break in between the two sessions.

To view FUA course offerings and schedules for your program choice, please click on the links below. Course offerings and schedules are subject to change.

SPRING 2026

Choose 1 course (+ 1 alternate) from the Session I 3-week Session FUA 5Terre-Riviera Academic Schedule
**Use the following drop down options for your course search:
Year: Choose the correct academic year of your program
Season: Choose the correct academic term/season of your program
Session: Choose ‘Session I 3-week Session’
Study Abroad
City Selection: Choose ‘5 Terre Riviera-La Spezia’
**Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.
**You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

+ Choose 3 or 4 courses (+ alternates) from this 11-week Semester FUA 5Terre-Riviera Academic Schedule
**Use the following drop down options for your course search:
Year: Choose the correct academic year of your program
Season: Choose the correct academic term/season of your program
Session: Choose ‘11-week Semester’
Study Abroad
City Selection: Choose ‘5 Terre Riviera-La Spezia’
**Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.
**You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

COURSE SYLLABI

ASA is happy to email you detailed syllabi/course descriptions for all classes you are interested in taking. Simply contact us and include the Course Code and Course Title.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Florence University of the Arts offers a number of classes that include an Experiential Learning Project.  An ELP is similar to an internship and is a great résumé builder.  It is a dynamic learning environment that increases students’ cultural awareness and intercultural communication skills through “learn-by-doing”, hands-on activities and interaction with the Florentine community.  In addition to regular class lecture hours, students who participate in an Experiential Learning Project will complete real work or research projects and integration with the local population.  Experiential learning hours are fully supervised by FUA instructors who track students step-by-step, monitor and advise according to student needs, and support student initiative.  This all-encompassing educational experience, based on theory and practice in real enterprises, will help students learn problem solving skills, leadership skills, and management skills.  To see a list of available classes that have an Experiential Learning Project, simply view the “Course Offerings and Schedules” link for your term (above), and then scroll to the section called “Department of Experiential Learning.”

SUBJECT AREAS 

ARTS & HUMANITIES   BUSINESS NATURAL SCIENCES SOCIAL SCIENCES
Art Italian Language Advertising Environmental Studies Anthropology
Art History Italian Culture Economics Health & Exercise Science Communications
Architectural Studies Journalism Entrepreneurship Marine Biology Criminology
Creative Writing Painting Finance Nutrition Economics
Digital Media Philosophy Hospitality Management Sustainable Development International Relations
Drawing Photography International Trade   Psychology
Fashion Merchandising Wine Studies Marketing   Sociology
Fine Arts Writing Sports Management    
History   Supply Chain and Operations Management    
    Sustainable Development    
    Tourism Management    
 
 

SUMMER PROGRAM: ITALIAN RIVIERA

Application Deadlines: See this page

Language Requirement: None. Classes are in English. It is not mandatory to take Italian Language unless it is required by your home institution.

Possible U.S. Credits: 3-6 semester credits (1-2 courses). Students who enroll in more than the maximum credits allowed will be charged an additional fee per credit.

Final Transcript: Issued by Florence University of the Arts. Students needing a US transcript or a transcript from an AACSB accredited institution should contact us.

HOW MANY COURSES CAN I TAKE?

Students will take 1-2 courses (3-6 credits). An additional fee will apply if you enroll in more than the maximum number of credits.

COURSE FEES

Some FUA classes have course fees that cover required academic field trips and/or materials, which ARE NOT INCLUDED in the ASA program fee. Students will pay applicable course fees directly to Florence University of the Arts after arrival. Click here for a list of Summer 2026 course fees. Course fees are subject to change. 

Some FINE ARTS classes have specific art supplies that students must purchase at their own expense, either at home or upon arrival. Click here for Summer 2026 Fine Arts supplies that must be purchased by the student.

MANDATORY ALTERNATE COURSES

You MUST have DOUBLE the number of classes approved by your home institution than you actually plan to take. This will give you back-ups in case of changes in availability or schedule conflicts. When you pre-register for classes (this happens after you’re accepted), you will have to list one alternate class for each of your top choices, and all must be different. Classes are assigned on a first come, first served basis and sometimes fill up.

COURSE OFFERINGS & SCHEDULES

You can find Session dates by going to the COSTS & DATES tab here.
Summer Session I: Duration: 3 weeks
Summer Session II: Duration: 3 weeks
Summer Session A: Duration: 6 weeks - The first 3 weeks are Session I, and the last 3 weeks are Session II.  

To view FUA course offerings and schedules for your session choice, please click on the links below.  Course offerings and schedules are subject to change. 
You may not take more than one Italian language during any one session.

Summer Session I or II
Choose 1 or 2 courses (+ alternates) from the FUA Academic Schedule
**Use the following drop down options for your course search:
Year: Choose '2025-2026'
Season: Choose 'Summer 2026'
Session: Choose 'Session I 3-week Session' OR 'Session II 3-week Session'
Study Abroad
City Selection: Choose ‘5 Terre Riviera-La Spezia’
**Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.
**You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

Summer Session A
Choose 2 courses (+ alternates) from these Sessions: A, I+II, A+I, or A+II (Make sure to carefully check which 'Session' the course you want to take is offered! You must be enrolled in a course(s) for the entire 6 weeks.) FUA Academic Schedule
**Use the following drop down options for your course search:
Year: Choose '2025-2026'
Season: Choose 'Summer 2026'
Session: Choose 'Session A 6-week Session'
Study Abroad
City Selection: Choose ‘5 Terre Riviera-La Spezia’
**Make sure you click on "Expanded View" to get all the courses to drop down.
**You can find a description of the course and the days/times by clicking the down arrow sign to the right of the “Status” column.

COURSE SYLLABI

ASA is happy to email you detailed syllabi/course descriptions for all classes you are interested in taking.  Simply contact us and include the Course Code and Course Title.

SUBJECT AREAS

 ARTS & HUMANITIES

  • Art History 

  • Fine Arts

  • Italian Language

  • Italian Culture

  • Journalism

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Wine Studies

 BUSINESS

  • Economics/International Trade

  • Fashion Marketing

  • Management


 SOCIAL SCIENCES

  • Food and Culture

  • Psychology

  • Sociology 

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