Study Liberal Arts and Italian Language in Florence on Spring Semester 2009

  Italy

• Florence: 
Florence

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Dates: February - May 2009

Description: The institute is an Italian institution of higher education situated in the historic center of Florence. Modeled on the liberal arts curricular tradition, it offers a wide variety of courses in the humanities. Aimed both at US undergraduates requiring academic credit, as well as an international mix of independent or non-traditional students who are looking for a high quality, structured educational program in Italy, the institute's academic calendar follows a semester system of 15 weeks (Fall and Spring) as well as month-long summer sessions, and a 3-week January Intersession. The institute also offers long-term programs in the areas of applied arts, design and communication . The institute has a highly qualified and dedicated international faculty a large proportion of which is of Italian nationality.

All of our courses are taught in English, with the exception of Italian language and those courses which clearly indicate that they are taught in Italian. The faculty is highly qualified and dedicated. A high percentage of the faculty is of Italian nationality, all with excellent proficiency in English.

Students wishing to study abroad in Florence can sign up for classes according to their own curriculum of studies. Classes can be selected from the current schedule up to 15 credits for a semester; Italian Language is mandatory.

STUDENT VISAS
Non EU students applying for semester, one-year, or 2-year programs are required to obtain a student visa. Students must apply for their visa at the Italian Consulate having jurisdiction over their place of residence or current school. In order to assure a timely processing of visas, the student (or their parents on their behalf) should go to the Consulate as early as possible but no sooner than three months prior to the start of the program.
We strongly recommend that students DO NOT wait until the holiday period (Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hanukkah/Easter and so on). Not only can the wait be lengthy, it also makes the turnaround time for visa issuance longer than usual. The visa will not be issued the same day.
Most nationalities can be granted their visa in 48 hours;
for some nationalities however a three-week period is required for processing. FUA will provide the necessary letter of acceptance for the student in order to complete the visa application process. The letter of acceptance will be issued only when full tuition is paid and your visa will be issued only for the length of time you are enrolled at the Florence University of the Arts.
For more information about the Italian Consulate in your jurisdiction please check the Italian Consulate web page:

TRANSCRIPTS & CERTIFICATES
A transcript is issued for any session attended. In order to receive a certificate, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 2 semesters in the same field program.

COUNSELING AND ADVISING
FUA offers counseling services to all students through its full time advisors; a Japanese speaking counselor is also available. Advisors are available to offer assistance with personal and culture shock issues, which otherwise could affect the students' experience abroad.
The advisors also organize and take part in a calendar of activities, both cultural and food-related, planned in advance for each term.

ORIENTATION
At the beginning of each term students participate in an orientation session which covers the city, the school and its policies, and a profile of Italian culture. Students are encouraged by our advisors and coordinators to discover for themselves the many different aspects of our city and region. Orientation also includes the entrance exam for Italian language, which determines each student's appropriate language level.

HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION
The institute offers a housing service to all students attending the program. Please consult our housing insert for details. Studio or shared apartments are available as well as family stays. School housing is optional and students are free to make their own arrangements.

INTERNET FACILITIES
Students may take advantage of the school's Internet center by signing up for membership at the beginning of their term.

Highlights: The College of Liberal Arts include courses in the following fields:

» Anthropology

» Art History

» Cinema & Theatre Studies

» Classical Studies

» Comparative Literature

» Creative Writing

» Dramatic Arts

» European Cultural Studies

» Family Studies & Sociology

» Geography

» History

» Intensive Italian For 9 Credits

» Italian Culture & Society

» Italian For 6 Credits

» Italian Literature

» Italian Studies and Linguistics

» Journalism

» Mass Communication

» Music

» Music Appreciation

» Music History

» Performing Arts

» Philosophy

» Political Science & International Relations

» Psychology

» Religious Studies

» Women's Studies

Cost in US$: 8,500 (5 elective courses)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Morini & Rossi SAS's Mission Statement: Established on 2001, our firm offers academic programs taught in English by the highest ranking Italian and international universities and institutes of technology. Our audience is international students, corporations and professionals . With main offices in Tuscany, Morini & Rossi handles admission procedure, courses registration, search for accommodation, advisory services on visa procedure and travel arrangements. We often offer discounted rates. Our main partners are the Polytechnic University of Milan and Rome University II, Italian leading Higher Education institutes. Through us you can apply for admission into semester, Summer, Bachelor Degree, Diploma and Master Degree programs . Last but not least, you can apply for internships. We also offer FC Inter Milano, AC Milan and Arsenal FC team and Summer camps.

Year Founded: 2001