Location
  • Italy
    • Florence
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma Associates Bachelors
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Language
English

Pricing

Price Details
Included: Personalized Pre-departure Advising; Tuition & Registration; Travel Medical Insurance; On-site Orientation; Housing; Volunteer Opportunities; On-site Staff Support; Excursions and Cultural Engagement; Host Institution Services & Amenities and more. Scholarships available.
What's Included
Some Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 16, 2025
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About Program

Capital of Italy’s Tuscany region and known as “the Cradle of the Renaissance,” Florence has long been a source of inspiration for visionaries such as Galileo Galilei, Leonardo da Vinci, and Niccolò Machiavelli. It is known for the Cathedral on the Pizza del Duomo, a domed edifice engineered by Fillipo Brunelleschi, which includes an iconic bell tower rising high above the city. This once-Roman city, established by Julius Ceasar in 59 BC and steeped in history, is the present home to some the worlds top fashion designers and major wine labels.

The CEA CAPA Florence Center offers a variety of learning opportunities in English and Italian where you get to explore the city with your professors as guides.

In addition to Study Abroad programs, explore CEA CAPA Internships Abroad Florence, our dynamic program that provides hands-on, practical experience to help you rise above the competition.

Interested? Click the “Visit Site” button to learn what’s waiting for you!

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.
Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.
CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

Impact 🌎

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on learning experiences that transform the world abroad into a classroom
  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising, including visa and immigration support
  • Courses offered in English that fulfill major and general graduation requirements
  • Comprehensive on-site support, including 24/7 emergency phone
  • Career workshops, Internships Abroad, and Alumni Ambassador positions

Program Reviews

4.90 Rating
based on 129 reviews
  • 5 rating 94.57%
  • 4 rating 3.88%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 1.55%
  • Academics 4.25
  • Support 4.8
  • Fun 4.85
  • Housing 4.65
  • Safety 4.75
Showing 49 - 56 of 129 reviews
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Julia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Already Missing Florence!

I had an amazing experience studying abroad in the Fall 2023 semester in Florence, Italy through the CEA Program. The variety of course offerings, professor-student relationships, and out-of-class activities were incredible. I had the opportunity to learn Italian, meet with professors outside of class, and attend a pasta-making class through CEA! I loved the food and culture of Florence with its tight-knit community and authentic, traditional recipes. It was an experience I will never forget and I hope to return soon!

46 people found this review helpful.
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Kendra
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA Florence

I would reccomend this program to anybody who is in college and interested ins tudying abroad. Although the program was Business oriented, I was able to have all of my classes cover GE credits that I needed at my home institution. CEA was super helpful throughout this expereince, from airport pickup, housing matinence, and setting up extra activities. I had the best time abroad and CEA made it even better. Because of the location of Florence, I was able to travel to Germany, Spain, and Portugal. I also visited a ton of cities around Italy. There is a week off in between midterms and the next half of the semester, which was awesome to be able to travel around.

What was your funniest moment?
I got stuck on a train in between two of the carts! I was wearing a huge travel backpack to save money on my flights, and it got stuck in the sliding glass doors.
Pros
  • Food
  • Location (easy to travel other places)
  • Housing
Cons
  • Weather (got cold towards the end)
  • Cost (things can get expensive, but anywhere you go will cost money)
  • Excursions
43 people found this review helpful.
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Samantha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Summer Ever in Florence!

I had the most unforgettable experience in Florence, Italy, last summer! What really set it apart for me was how helpful the CEA CAPA team was. Any medical issues or maintenance issues were fixed within the day so that I could enjoy the trip and have everything go smoothly. Florence is one of the best cities for study abroad due to its walkability, proximity to other countries for travel, and climate. And even though I love Italian food, there were many different food options for anything I was craving, all within a short walk from my housing. Would not have changed a single thing.

47 people found this review helpful.
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Stephanie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA Florence

Studying Abroad with CEA CAPA was one of the best decisions I've made. I had some of the best times of my life in Florence and learned so much while there. One thing, among many others, that sets CEA CAPA apart from other programs is their housing. Other schools abroad have housing outside of Florence, but me, and all of my friends on the program, had apartments within a 5 minute walk of the Duomo. Being so centrally located made this experience immersive and made Florence become my second home.

73 people found this review helpful.
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Gabriela
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA Florence, Italy Study Abroad

I had the most amazing, immersive, and life-changing experience during my study abroad in Florence with CEA CAPA. I met so many amazing life-long friends and had an immense amount of support from the staff at CEA CAPA that made me feel like I had made a new home for myself in Florence. They were always so attentive and ready to give us any suggestions or advice we needed so that we could maximize our experience. Our housing was also extremely nice, being located right in the middle of Florence and only a 5 minute walk from the CEA CAPA building.

68 people found this review helpful.
Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Gabriela! Your experience studying abroad in Florence with CEA CAPA sounds fantastic. I love hearing you made a new home for yourself there. Thanks for sharing your feedback!

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Michelle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying Abroad in Florence, Italy

Before choosing Florence, I talked to many students who had previously studied abroad. Some people claimed Florence was a "basic" destination and "everyone studies there", but for me this was not the case. Florence was the best study abroad destination for me personally and for many of my peers. There is so much to see, do, and experience as I never had a day in which I was bored. Italy is full of amazing food, art, history, and culture. My housing with CAPA was amazing, a 3 minute walk to school compared to my friends in Barcelona who had at least a 45 minute commute to school including the metro. I met so many new people that I still talk with today. I think about this experience every day of my life.

Pros
  • New friends
  • New experiences
  • Independence
Cons
  • Adapting to a new culture
  • Time difference with USA
  • Missing family/friends back home
77 people found this review helpful.
Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Michelle! It sounds like Florence was the perfect fit for you and your study abroad experience. I'm glad you made new friends and enjoyed the city. Thanks for sharing your feedback!

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Audrey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best 3 months of my life!

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Pros
  • The support I received
  • The education I learned
  • The staff members that have everyone's best interest at heart and make you feel at home.
Cons
  • Excursions that were often cancelled due to sign up
69 people found this review helpful.
Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Audrey! It's wonderful you were able to grow during your time abroad and really take it all in while forming connections and making memories. I appreciate your feedback! :)

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Corrine
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A life changing experience!! Would recommend 10/10!

As someone who had never been out of the country before I had some reservations about studying abroad for four months, being one of two students at my university placed in Florence. However, the first day aboard I met three wonderful people who are now my best friends! Florence is a city of culture, history and amazing gelato! I always felt extremely safe while in Florence, and found transportation to be very accessible and easy to use! I would absolutely recommend studying abroad in Florence to anyone, in my four months abroad I felt I learned so much about the history of Italy, but also myself!

Pros
  • Extremely Safe
  • Small enough that you know where everything is by the end of two weeks into your travel
  • The friendliest people
78 people found this review helpful.
Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Corrine! Ahh! We love that you were able to make some lifelong besties. Thanks for sharing your incredible experience!

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