BA

Digital Publishing and Communication: Product Design

Learn more about studying Digital Publishing and Communication: Product Design as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    7,500EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What The American University of Florence says about their program:

The program offers an in-depth study of visual communication and digital media theory and practices that allow students to develop and experiment with knowledge and skills in a highly innovative context. . Students will engage in disciplines related to photography, videomaking, interactive digital media, graphic design, editorial design, and intercultural communication through relevant and innovative examples from Italy and abroad related to visual theory, history, and semiotics. Through the study of the disciplines and media-based projects, students will be challenged to critically examine the production and meaning of media. Coursework is supported by experiential learning methodologies that directly involve students in industry experience and the local community.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • 2.5 GPA

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    71

  • Duolingo

    105 to 110

  • Cambridge Advanced

    180 or higher

English proficiency waivers

  • Proof of citizenship of a country where English is an official language.
  • Students enrolling after having already successfully completed 30 credits of AUF coursework in English
  • Proof of enrollment in a High School Program taught entirely in English

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
  • Interview
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €6,300 to €6,983 per year

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What is the cost of living near The American University of Florence?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Italy-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€733
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€569
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€201
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€27
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€11
Monthly public transport pass€38
Monthly grocery basket€250
Coffee shop drink€2
Cinema or cultural event ticket€10
Gym membership€48

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for The American University of Florence

Many international students will require a visa to study in Italy, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Italy student visa requirements