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The Florence University of the Arts is located in the historic center of Florence, and offers students the opportunity to live in the heart of this beautiful Renaissance city while experiencing modern Florentine life. FUA offers courses in fashion design, interior design, jewelry design and painting.

The Florence University of the Arts (FUA) programs are aimed both at US undergraduates requiring academic credit, as well as an international mix of independent students who are looking for an educational program in Italy. FUA’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. FUA also offers long-term programs in the areas of applied arts, design and communication . FUA has a highly qualified and dedicated international faculty a large proportion of which is of Italian nationality.The academic program at FUA is based on the American university semester credit system. The Florence University of the Arts is made up of the following departments; College of Liberal Arts; College of Fine and Visual Arts; College of Life Science, Environmental Studies and Human Services; College of Business and Economics and the College of Science. All courses are taught in English with the exception of Italian language (immersion style for English-speakers) and other classes marked "in Italian" in the catalog and class schedules. Semester students must take at least three credits of Italian language as part of their program. Florence University of the Arts is accredited with the Region of Tuscany, delegated by the Ministry of Education, (Accreditation n. 002219_1) All Florence University of The Arts (FUA) students attending non-affiliated universities will receive course credit from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Courses at Florence University of the Arts Certificate programs (First year program) Fine Art Fashion design Jewlery design Interior Design Product and Industrial Design Photography Book Publishing Graphic Design & Advertising Associate Certificate (Second year program) Fine Arts Fashion and Accesory Design Interior & Industrial Design Visual Art and Communication Professional Certificate Bachelor's Degree in Design & Visual Communication Other courses Financial Management for Arts Managers Gallery Management Introduction to Managing the Arts Museum Management Performer Management Music programs Creative Writing Short Courses Three week programs in Italian Language, Food and Wine Contact Details for Florence University of the Arts via Magliabechi, 1 - 50122 Florence, Italy www.fua.it