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  • Locations: Florence, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CSU International Programs 
  • Restrictions: CSULB applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.75 Program Type: CSUIP
Language of Instruction: English, Italian Class Standing: Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Areas of Study: Classics, History, International Studies, Italian language, Liberal Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science
Program Description:
Italy I Italy II

Italy: CSU Florence Center

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


Program Highlights

City: Florence has been named the number one European city each year for over a decade by Travel + Leisure. The city is a hub for art, fashion, and food with immediate access to the Tuscan countryside.

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: Great for students wanting to spend their Sophomore year 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.

All students participate in an eight-week Preparatory Language Program (PLP) beginning in late August, after which they begin their coursework for the fall. Additionally, the CSU Florence center has its own library and 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.

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



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 03/10/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2025-2026 03/10/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 10/03/2025 ** Rolling Admission 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.