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Program facts

  • Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Annual tuition fee
    6,825 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    August, January, May

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Program overview

What American University of Florence says about their program:
"AUF offers 1 to 2-year Certificate Career Programs for students seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building professional experience in an international learning environment. Programs are unique for their combination of in-classroom experiential learning and practice in the field within the dynamic local economy of Florence.


The streamlined program features four areas of study with a common core for the first year. For the second year, each area of study offers a choice of four specialization areas. Options are available for direct access to 2nd-year specializations."

Admissions requirements

We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • For all bachelor’s degrees, students are required to submit a complete certified/official high school transcript and diploma (a certified English translation is required along with course descriptions and syllabi for faculty evaluation). For transfer credit requests related to previous higher education coursework, foreign language transcripts as well as course descriptions and syllabi must be submitted with translations that are certified / authenticated.
  • For US and Canadian students wishing to complete their Undergraduate Program with FUA, as a transfer student, they must meet a minimum required cumulative GPA of 2.5.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 71

English waivers

  • Student comes from native English country.
  • Studies Completed in a recognized English speaking Country.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations (if applicable)
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • CV
  • Reference letters
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Interview
  • Proof of Financial Support

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from €6,300 to €6,983 per year

Visa requirements for 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