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Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media: Communication, Promotion, and Media

Learn more about studying Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media: Communication, Promotion, and Media 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
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What The American University of Florence says about their program:

The program is a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of the fashion industry and area-specific specializations. The study location of Florence is a stimulating backdrop for the city's historic and ongoing ties to innovation in fashion design, culture, and business. Program topics address fashion and accessory design, retail processes, communication, and marketing. Program candidates, regardless of the selected specialization, will acquire interdisciplinary perspectives and competencies from both an Italian and global fashion standpoint through a curriculum designed to address industry-related theory and practice. 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 Firenze-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,230
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€845
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€200
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€29
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€10
Monthly public transport pass€39
Monthly grocery basket€387
Coffee shop drink€2
Cinema or cultural event ticket€12
Gym membership€64

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and wise.com (Editorial estimate).

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