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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CEA CAPA Education Abroad 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 04/01/2025
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Rolling Admission 09/02/2025 12/20/2025
Academic Year 2025-2026 04/01/2025
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Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 11/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: TBD, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours Area of Study: Apparel Studies, Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English, Italian
Open to non-U of A students?: No Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor requires (CEA); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:

Study Abroad in Florence

Designed for both art and non-art majors, this program challenges you to transform your Italian experience into art. Choose from printmaking, fashion design, painting, drawing, and more; close instruction by practicing artists encourage your contemporary work in response to Florentine traditions. Italy’s history, culture, and art are typical themes of complementary elective courses. Studio art courses are taught at our partner institution, Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA). Semester students attend courses both SRISA and the CEA CAPA Florence Center; over the summer you will take courses only at SRISA. At the end of your program, you will exhibit your work at SRISA’s highly visible art gallery. 

 Semester/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester Credits
 Semester  2.5 Min GPA; High School Graduate; All levels of Italian  12-16
 Year  2.5 Min GPA; High School Graduate; All levels of Italian  26-32
 Summer  2.5 Min GPA; High School Graduate; All levels of Italian  3-12


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Where You'll Study

Students take classes the CEA CAPA Florence Center and our partner institution, Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA). The CEA CAPA Florence Center offers a variety of courses that allow you to explore all that Florence has to offer, with your professors as guides. Classes are small, taught in English, and take full advantage of the city just beyond our doors. Experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom are plentiful and bring lessons to life, exposing you to new perspectives and starting you on your journey toward global citizenship. SRISA is one of Florence’s leading schools in studio art and design for English-speakers. Professors of art practice in their field, and will instruct you with up-to-date methods, techniques, and ideas. Semester students receive a transcript from Maryville University for SRISA courses and CEA CAPA’s School of Record, upon completion of their program; summer students receive a transcript from Maryville University. 

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Advising
  • Housing
  • 24/7 Onsite Emergency Assistance
  • Excursions & Cultural Activities
  • and more

Excursions

  • Rome
  • Cinque Terre
  • Siena
  • and more.

Funding Options

CEA CAPA has several ways to help you fund your program, including scholarships, grants, and flight credits. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding