Florence, Italy

Lorenzo De' Medici in Florence is located in ten campus buildings in the historic city center, right next to the thriving San Lorenzo market and church and close to transport facilities. Florence's unique architectural masterpiece, the Duomo, is within a few minutes' walk. Together the LDM buildings contain a full range of facilities including numerous classrooms and large specialized art studios, a cafeteria, a courtyard garden, the library, the Student Point and the computer center. The main LDM building in Florence is situated in Via Faenza and dates back to the 13th century. It originated as a convent connected to a medieval church, San Jacopo in Campo Corbolini.

City, Country

 Florence, Italy

Language of Instruction

 English and Italian language class

Subjects of Study

 Full range of courses available

Eligibility & Admission

 3 semesters of college level study

Cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

Two professor recommendations

Semester Available

 Fall & Spring

Credits Earned/Term

 15

Application Deadline

 Fall Semester - March 1

Spring Semester - October 1

Program Dates

Fall Semester
Departure date: August 27, 2013
Orientation: August 29-30, 2013
Program dates: September 2 – December 13, 2013
Fall Break: October 21– 25, 2013
Housing Check-out: December 15, 2013

Spring Semester
Departure date: January 28, 2014
Orientation: January 30 – January 31, 2014
Program dates: February 3 – May 16, 2014
Spring Break: March 24 – 28, 2014
Housing check-out: May 17, 2014

Program Costs

Fee (to be paid to Canisius):

Canisius tuition (approx. $15,990), study abroad fee ($500) and mandatory health insurance (approx. $180). These fees also include a personal cell phone rental.

Costs to be paid by student:

Living expenses are $3,300 per semester for a double occupancy room. A single room is $4,000 per semester. Upon acceptance, students must pay an $800 deposit ($300 refundable security deposit + $500 advance rent payment). Additionally, some classes have a special fee for materials, books, and labs which can range from about $100 to $300.  Students must pay approx. 168 euros ($235) for their Italian Permit of Stay. Other additional costs are cell phone minutes, airfare, books, food, personal expenses and travel.

Currency conversion is estimated at 1 euro=$1.40

Program costs subject to currency fluctuation

Program Highlights

 Conversation partners program.  Outstanding art studies and art history classes.

Accommodations

 Student apartment

Travel Information

 Assistance with flight through travel agent

Host Website

 Lorenzo de' Medici
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