SRISA Study Abroad Programs
SRISA offers numerous programs of study, from a semester to a full academic year abroad, and intensive summer options. The courses cover a variety of disciplines to suit all students’ needs in studio arts, design, architecture, gender studies, and fashion, as well as a wide range of liberal arts courses. For more information, choose the semester below that interests you to find details regarding the program, including courses, dates, and fees.
Programs
Accredited Semester
Spending a semester abroad isn’t just about studying in a different location—it’s a transformative experience where you’ll gain cultural insight, new friendships, language skills, and a fresh perspective.
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Spending a year abroad is more than an academic choice—it’s a life-changing journey. At SRISA, you’ll live like a local while having space to grow, adapt, and discover who you are as a student and global citizen.
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Why choose between travel and learning during summer when you can do both? Spend your summer exploring your interests while experiencing the best of Italy. Join one session—or stay for both—for an unforgettable summer!
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Grow professionally and personally with SRISA selective internships that let you apply what you’re learning while building global connections. Available during the fall and spring.
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SRISA’s Professional Artist Residency invites visual artists to join our campus community, integrating their practice while inspiring students through creative exchange and collaboration.
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As part of SRISA’s evolving vision, we’re looking ahead to a new campus in Naples, Italy, dedicated to Visual Art, Performance Art, Dance, Creative Writing and Liberal Arts.
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Studio Art
The Studio Art Department at SRISA invites students to develop their creativity in the heart of Florence, blending tradition with innovation to develop their unique artistic voices.
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Discover SRISA’s Design Department, where communication, fashion, and interior design meet sustainability and ethics, creating impactful, innovative solutions for a better world.
Explore moreLiberal Arts & Sciences
SRISA’s Liberal Arts department has grown in prominence, offering a rich curriculum in various subjects, including history and contemporary Italian culture.
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Architecture and Interior Design
Special Programs Studio Art
3D and 4D
Interior Design
Art History
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Printmaking and Book Arts
Fashion Design
Communication Design
Jewelry Design
History
Literature and Writing
Communications
Gender Studies
Grading and Evaluation
Students are graded using the American University model of evaluation.
Field Trips
Most courses integrate on-site visits to museums and exhibitions and day or overnight trips. We request that students delay booking personal travel until after receiving the term-specific syllabus in the first-week sessions. These excursions are considered an integral part of the course curriculum and attendance is mandatory. The fees for these excursions are not included in tuition. Students will be invoiced separately after the end of the add-drop period for these excursions.
San Gimignano
Chianti Wine Tour
Lucca
Siena
Cinque Terre and Portovenere
Turin
Naples, Pompei and Sorrento
Venice and the Biennale
Studying and Travelling in Europe
A semester abroad lets students discover the world, offering a life-changing experience.
Aside from the course and organized trips, there are many ways to get around Europe by plane and train, or Italy and Tuscany for those who like to travel sustainably.
Another great way for students to make the most of their time here is to participate in cultural activities, get involved in student volunteer initiatives, and take advantage of the chance to interact with a new language.