Students will enroll in one Italian language course as well as 3-4 other courses per semester in a variety of subject areas at Florence University of the Arts and Apicius International School of Hospitality (FUA and AISH) including: Advertising, Art History, Contemporary Italian Studies, Digital Media, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Food and Culture, History, Hospitality, Italian Language, Journalism, Literature, Marketing, Management, Nutrition, Photography, Political Science, Sport Science and Studio Art. Some courses may require additional fees.

Courses are taught in English except for Italian language courses which are available for students with a beginning through advanced level of proficiency. Also available are elective courses in Italian for advanced speakers. Courses will be taught by local and international faculty. Classmates are international students, the majority of whom are North American.

Upon program completion, students will receive a transcript issued directly from the Florence University of the Arts (FUA). Beginning Fall 2012, students requiring a U.S. transcript will have the option to request a supplemental transcript from the University of South Florida (USF), who serves as the U.S. School of Record for ISA programs held at the FUA/APICIUS. For more information on this option, please contact ISA.

Gap Year students are also eligible for this program. For more information, click here.

One-Year certificate programs offer students a chance to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment. Students can enroll in one of the certificate programs listed below where they will take a pre-determined set of classes. Students also have the possibility to take additional optional seminars or language classes with an additional fee.

Year long certificate programs are available in the following fields:

• Accessory Design and Technology
• Baking and Pastry
• Culinary Arts
• Eco-Sustainable Design
• Fashion Design and Technology
• Hospitality Management
• Luxury Design
• Photography
• Publishing
• Visual Communication
• Wine Studies and Enology