Ghost Stories on the Streets of Florence

Explore the mysteries and legends of Renaissance Florence with FUA's Crime and Mystery History Walks Course.

A Florence University of the Arts Story from the Classroom

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A Gift to Ourselves

Led by Livia Sturlese Tosi, students were encouraged to unwind, reflect, and show their creativity at an intuitive drawing seminar.

The Journey of Art Therapy at FUA

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Specialty Breads: Flatbreads, Pizza, and Rolls

How a specialty breads course transformed into a journey through Italian culinary history, culture, and practical baking skills.

Unveiling The Art & History of Italian Bread

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A Look Inside FUA’s Classrooms: Social Media and SPEL Public Relations

FUA offers real-world experience in content creation, event promotion, and public relations, all while building portfolios and resumes.

Experiential Learning on Full Display

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Ghost Stories on the Streets of Florence

Explore the mysteries and legends of Renaissance Florence with FUA's Crime and Mystery History Walks Course.

A Florence University of the Arts Story from the Classroom

discover more

A Gift to Ourselves

Led by Livia Sturlese Tosi, students were encouraged to unwind, reflect, and show their creativity at an intuitive drawing seminar.

The Journey of Art Therapy at FUA

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Specialty Breads: Flatbreads, Pizza, and Rolls

How a specialty breads course transformed into a journey through Italian culinary history, culture, and practical baking skills.

Unveiling The Art & History of Italian Bread

discover more

A Look Inside FUA’s Classrooms: Social Media and SPEL Public Relations

FUA offers real-world experience in content creation, event promotion, and public relations, all while building portfolios and resumes.

Experiential Learning on Full Display

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Study Abroad in Florence

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Study Abroad in Florence

FUA is a private higher learning institution located in distinct campus facilities in the historic center of Florence and La Spezia in the Cinque Terre area. All courses are taught in the English language, with the exception of Italian language courses. Faculty members are highly qualified and come from diverse international and professional backgrounds. FUA’s copyrighted educational model is based on integration and experiential learning. FUA is the only institution in Italy whose academic divisions feature community projects where students are engaged in the local community. Projects include a school restaurant, pastry shop, spa, guest apartments, fashion retail store, botanical retail store, entrepreneurial lab, publishing house, two exhibition galleries, and a community center open to the public. Students can choose courses from many academic disciplines and their related departments and courses.
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Study Abroad in Italy

FUA is a private higher learning institution located in distinct campus facilities in the historic center of Florence and La Spezia in the Cinque Terre area. All courses are taught in the English language, with the exception of Italian language courses. Faculty members are highly qualified and come from diverse international and professional backgrounds. FUA’s copyrighted educational model is based on integration and experiential learning. FUA is the only institution in Italy whose academic
divisions feature community projects where students are engaged in the local community. Projects include a school restaurant, pastry shop, spa, guest apartments, fashion retail store, botanical retail store, entrepreneurial lab, publishing house, two exhibition galleries, and a community center open to the public. Students can choose courses from many academic disciplines and their related departments and courses.

Study Abroad Florence

Short-term and Academic Year Sessions in Florence, Italy

Cinque Terre Riviera Program

!!NEW!! Location in Liguria

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Puccini Forever!
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Puccini Forever!
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.2 - FALL 2024

125 Years of FIAT
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125 Years of FIAT
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.1 - SPRING 2024

Gardens of Culture
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and Newsletter

Gardens of Culture
BLENDING MAGAZINE 13.2 - FALL 2023

The Caterina Issue
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The Caterina Issue
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2019

FUA-AUF Schools

A unique approach to global and local learning.

APICIUS International School of Hospitality

SQUOLA Center for Cultural and Italian Studies

DIVA Digital Imaging and Visual Arts

FAST Fashion and Accessories Studies and Technology

IDEAS Interior Design, Environmental Architecture, and Sustainability

SAS School of Arts and Sciences

ISB International School of Business

J SCHOOL School of Journalism, Communication, and Publishing

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Ghost Stories on the Streets of Florence

Explore the mysteries and legends of Renaissance Florence with FUA's Crime and Mystery History Walks Course.

A Gift to Ourselves

Led by Livia Sturlese Tosi, students were encouraged to unwind, reflect, and show their creativity at an intuitive drawing seminar.

Specialty Breads: Flatbreads, Pizza, and Rolls

How a specialty breads course transformed into a journey through Italian culinary history, culture, and practical baking skills.

Blending Magazine

Students Magazine and Newsletter

Puccini Forever!
Puccini Forever!
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.2 - FALL 2024
125 Years of FIAT
125 Years of FIAT
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.1 - SPRING 2024
Gardens of Culture
Gardens of Culture
BLENDING MAGAZINE 13.2 - FALL 2023
The Caterina Issue
The Caterina Issue
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2019
Consumption, Gentrification, and the New Colonialism
Consumption, Gentrification, and the New Colonialism
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2019
Eros and Logs
Eros and Logs
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 202
Adriano Olivetti: Building Utopia
Adriano Olivetti: Building Utopia
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2022
Benvenuto Cellini: Between Fact and Fiction
Benvenuto Cellini: Between Fact and Fiction
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2023
Wunderkammer and Cabinets of Curiosity
Wunderkammer and Cabinets of Curiosity
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2023
The Mind Garden
The Mind Garden
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2020
Puccini Forever!
Puccini Forever!
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.2 - FALL 2024
125 Years of FIAT
125 Years of FIAT
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.1 - SPRING 2024
Gardens of Culture
Gardens of Culture
BLENDING MAGAZINE 13.2 - FALL 2023
The Caterina Issue
The Caterina Issue
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2019
Consumption, Gentrification, and the New Colonialism
Consumption, Gentrification, and the New Colonialism
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2019
Eros and Logs
Eros and Logs
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 202
Adriano Olivetti: Building Utopia
Adriano Olivetti: Building Utopia
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2022
Benvenuto Cellini: Between Fact and Fiction
Benvenuto Cellini: Between Fact and Fiction
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2023
Wunderkammer and Cabinets of Curiosity
Wunderkammer and Cabinets of Curiosity
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2023
The Mind Garden
The Mind Garden
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2020
Puccini Forever!
Puccini Forever!
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.2 - FALL 2024
125 Years of FIAT
125 Years of FIAT
BLENDING MAGAZINE 14.1 - SPRING 2024
Gardens of Culture
Gardens of Culture
BLENDING MAGAZINE 13.2 - FALL 2023
The Caterina Issue
The Caterina Issue
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2019
Consumption, Gentrification, and the New Colonialism
Consumption, Gentrification, and the New Colonialism
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2019
Eros and Logs
Eros and Logs
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 202
Adriano Olivetti: Building Utopia
Adriano Olivetti: Building Utopia
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2022
Benvenuto Cellini: Between Fact and Fiction
Benvenuto Cellini: Between Fact and Fiction
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2023
Wunderkammer and Cabinets of Curiosity
Wunderkammer and Cabinets of Curiosity
BLENDING MAGAZINE - SPRING 2023
The Mind Garden
The Mind Garden
BLENDING MAGAZINE - FALL 2020

ALUMNI

Alumni Student Spotlight

The Alumni Association promotes and coordinates alumni support with the aim of strengthening network with former students and inform the community of alumni success. Alumni are representatives of the heritage and achievement of the University.

Your Alumni Association celebrates your achievements and looks forward to being on your side as you experience the exciting opportunities and challenges that await you.

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Chase Renton

Chase Renton

“When you come, embrace the Italian way of life, don’t take it for granted because it is a beautiful...

“When you come, embrace the Italian way of life, don’t take it for granted because it is a beautiful...

Chase Renton, USA

Apicius - Wine Studies

Jake Briere

Jake Briere

Jake Briere works for Chobani Greek Yogurt as a Culinary Development Chef. He had the unique opportunity...

Jake Briere works for Chobani Greek Yogurt as a Culinary Development Chef. He had the unique opportunity...

Jake Briere, USA

Culinary

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

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Jane Smith, USA

Digital media

Chase Renton

Chase Renton

“When you come, embrace the Italian way of life, don’t take it for granted because it is a beautiful...

“When you come, embrace the Italian way of life, don’t take it for granted because it is a beautiful...

Chase Renton, USA

Apicius - Wine Studies

Jake Briere

Jake Briere

Jake Briere works for Chobani Greek Yogurt as a Culinary Development Chef. He had the unique opportunity...

Jake Briere works for Chobani Greek Yogurt as a Culinary Development Chef. He had the unique opportunity...

Jake Briere, USA

Culinary

Jane Smith

Jane Smith

Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt....

Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt....

Jane Smith, USA

Digital media

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Chase Renton

#StudentSpotlight

“When you come, embrace the Italian way of life, don’t take it for granted because it is a beautiful place and different than anywhere else. You should value the culture because Italians live life beautifully”.

FUA-AUF ALUMNI

Chase Renton, USA
Apicius - Wine Studies

Jake Briere

#StudentSpotlight

Jake Briere works for Chobani Greek Yogurt as a Culinary Development Chef. He had the unique opportunity to travel to the Rio Olympics with his company to cook for the sponsored athletes and patrons. Read about his time at Apicius and experience at the Olympics.

FUA-AUF ALUMNI

Jake Briere, USA
Culinary

Jane Smith

#StudentSpotlight

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FUA-AUF ALUMNI

Jane Smith, USA
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Ghost Stories on the Streets of Florence

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Ghost Stories on the Streets of Florence

Explore the mysteries and legends of Renaissance Florence with FUA's Crime and Mystery History Walks Course.

A Gift to Ourselves

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A Gift to Ourselves

Led by Livia Sturlese Tosi, students were encouraged to unwind, reflect, and show their creativity at an intuitive drawing seminar.

Specialty Breads: Flatbreads, Pizza, and Rolls

LATEST NEWS

Specialty Breads: Flatbreads, Pizza, and Rolls

How a specialty breads course transformed into a journey through Italian culinary history, culture, and practical baking skills.

A Look Inside FUA’s Classrooms: Social Media and SPEL Public Relations

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A Look Inside FUA’s Classrooms: Social Media and SPEL Public Relations

FUA offers real-world experience in content creation, event promotion, and public relations, all while building portfolios and resumes.

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