*TU in Italy - Florence

Lorenzo de'Medici - The Italian International Institute

*Towson University

Fall, Minimester (Winter Break), Spring, Summer, Academic Year

Florence, Italy (Map)

The TU in Italy program in Florence is hosted at the Lorenzo de'Medici (LdM) Florence campus located in Florence's historic center. The program offers comprehensive course offerings to students in a wide variety of disciplines. Extraordinarily rich in history and ancient traditions, Florence, with its world-famous artistic heritage, offers students a wide spectrum of cultural events throughout the year.

LdM Florence is situated right at the heart of the birthplace of the Renaissance, where art, architecture, philosophy, and civic liberalism changed the Medieval world and still influence life today. LdM's main campus has its head office on Via Faenza, a street dating back to 13th-century Florence. The campus offers a full range of facilities including numerous classrooms, specialized art studios, a cafeteria, a courtyard garden, a library, the Student Point and the Computer Center. It's just a short walk from campus to some of Florence's most famous sites, such as the Duomo and Ponto Vecchio, and to world-renowned museums, such as the Uffizi Gallery.

With over 2000 years of history, Florence is regarded as the symbol of the Renaissance - a city travelers have fallen in love with for centuries! it has produced masters such as Dante, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Machiavelli and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its extraordinary monuments and palaces, As a major cultural landmark, admirers of the arts visit from all parts of the world to see its famous architecture, works of art, and the breathtaking rolling hills that surround the city. Thanks to its modern day commerce, wine, culinary delights, innovational creativity, and talented artisans, Florence is now one of Europe's treasured global cities while remaining a testament to its past.

Available Terms

Dates

TU Application Deadline(s)

Academic Information

15 -16 U.S. credits per semester / 3-7 U.S.credits per summer session / 3-7 U.S. credits per Minimester. All students participating in the the fall or spring are required to enroll in an Italian language class during their semester abroad. Semester-long internships and service-learning opportunities are also available.

Lorenzo de'Medici is accredited by the US Middle States Commission on Higher Education as a Branch Campus of Marist College, which is AACSB accredited.

TU students may receive Honors College credit for their study abroad experience.

Review the Course Database for any pre-approved course equations.

Accommodation

Minimester/Fall/Spring/Summer: Shared apartments organized through LdM. Preferred housing requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.

All apartments are NON-SMOKING, fully furnished and usually consist of 2-4 double-occupancy bedrooms, a living area, kitchen and bathroom. Apartments will have bed linens, towels, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, basic appliances, washing machine, TV and WiFi access. However, apartments are NOT equipped with a phone or air conditioning. Utilities are included in the program cost. Please note that excessive use of utilities (over $75 per month) will result in additional fees. Apartments are typically within walking distance of the school facilities. Please remember that walking 25-30 minutes in Italy is considered normal. Many apartments in Italy, especially in the historic centrs, are situated in antique buildings and are most often on the second floor (or higher) within buildings that likely do not have an elevator/elevator access.

Housing

Costs

Fall/Spring: Program fee includes academic credit, housing (double occupancy), health insurance, and orientation. Additional costs include airfare, local transportation, meals, visa and passport fees, personal expenses, any additional class fees, and the Study Abroad/Away fee.

Minimester: Program fee includes academic credit, housing (double occupancy), health insurance, and orientation. Additional costs include airfare, local transportation, meals, visa and passport fees, personal expenses, any additional class fees, and the Study Abroad/Away fee.

Summer: Program fee includes academic credit, housing (double occupancy), health insurance, and orientation. Additional costs include airfare, local transportation, meals, visa and passport fees, personal expenses, any additional class fees, and the Study Abroad/Away fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

NOTE: Students will be required to pay a $300 refundable deposit to LdM prior to the program start date. If there is no damage to the apartment and its contents, a refund check will be sent to the student's mailing address indicated on the LdM housing application form within 45 days after the program end date.

NOTE: All costs are subject to change.

Withdrawal Policies

Any notification of withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the Towson University Study Abroad & Away Office (notification via email is acceptable). Please review the full withdrawal policies on our website. Standard Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. No cancellation fees will be charged by TU for withdrawal from a TU program (non-faculty-led) or exchange. However, monies already paid to the host institution directly by the student at the time of withdrawal (e.g. housing, activity fees, insurance, etc.) or by TU on the student's behalf may be non-recoverable. You may be subject to cancellation fees by the host institution and/or provider. Please refer to LdM's Payment and Cancellation Policies for details.

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Additional Information

LdM offers a range of academic and cultural optional excursions during the semester and summer terms which students may participate in for an additional fee. Typical destinations include Cinque Terre, Pompeii, Rome, and Venice. There are no optional excursions offered during Minimester, but students may participate in optional cultural activities. Additionally LdM offers the opportunity for students to participate in one of their many clubs throughout the semester and summer terms.

IMPORTANT: We strongly encourage all study abroad/away participants to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 prior to their experience. Participants will be subject to the entry requirements and COVID related regulations of the host destination and program provider/host institution. We recommend students consider purchasing travel insurance with cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage. Students will be responsible for any COVID related expenses incurred during their experience abroad/away.

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Academic Year 2025-2026
Fall 2025
Minimester 2025
Spring 2025
Summer 2025

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