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Italy: CSU Florence Center (Liberal Studies) (Outgoing Program)
  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full year, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CSU International Programs 
  • Restrictions: CPH applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 03/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Full year 2026-2027 03/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2027 09/15/2026 10/15/2026 TBA TBA
Fall 2027 02/15/2027 03/15/2027 TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Model: CSUIP Click here for a definition of this term Academic areas: Art history, English, History, International Studies, Political science
Click here for a definition of this term Instruction language: English, Italian Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.75
Program Description:
Italy I Italy II

Italy: CSU Florence Center

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the CSU International Programs website here.

 

Program Highlights

City: Florence is a hub for art, fashion, and food with immediate access to the Tuscan countryside. Students study and live in the heart of the city, experiencing all the city has to offer.

University: Take courses at CSU IP’s own Study Center. Courses are taught in English. Numerous group excursions are included throughout the year. The center is located in the city’s historic center, minutes from historic sites like the Duomo.

Academics: Earn Major, Minor, and General Education credit.

Tuition: Same tuition cost as home CSU campus.

Language of Instruction: English, Italian

Special Notes: The CSU IP Italy program is great for sophomores interested in earning General Education credit for a semester or year while abroad.

 

About the CSU Florence Center

The CSU Florence Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, educating 100 CSU students each year. Courses are taught in English by excellent Italian faculty, drawn from both the academic and professional world. The on-site staff is renowned for their knowledge and friendly, helpful support for students. All of the courses offered are designed to build on the unique strengths of Florence and to treat the city and its cultures as extensions of the classroom.

With its own library, the CSU Florence Center is home to over 4,000 volumes with subjects ranging from Literature to Art History to Architecture, all available for CSU IP students to use and enjoy.

In addition to the Architecture and Studio Art programs, the CSU Florence Center offers a program in Liberal Studies where students enroll in courses from humanities and social sciences. 

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the CSU International Programs website here.