Map Florence, Italy
Ponte Vecchio
AIFS Students in Italy
Students in front of the Ponte Vecchio

Internships in Florence: Overview

Program at a glance

  • Fall or spring semester
  • Open to college juniors and seniors currently enrolled in a full-time degree program at an approved university
  • 2.75 minimum GPA required and at least 75 semester credits (105 quarter credits) by time of admission
  • Program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, London visit, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, trips to Venice and Rome, and more
  • A one-semester unpaid internship in the Florence area for 6 credits plus a 2-week intensive language course for 3 credits. Students are also required to take a related course for 3 credits and the regular Italian course for 3 to 4 credits
  • Internships available in a wide range of companies and institutions in international business, marketing, international relations, media, museums and galleries, social services and education
  • 2-week on-site orientation in Florence
  • Each student receives individual support and counselling
  • The 2-week language course provides a fundamental basic knowledge of the Italian language. Seminars throughout the semester prepare students for the Florence workplace and support them during their internships
  • The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
  • Student visa must be obtained before departure
  • Transcripts issued by Richmond, The American International University in London. Transfer of credits easily arranged through Richmond, a U.S.-accredited university

Application and scholarship deadlines

*Please note that applications, deposits and balance of fees arriving after the required deadline are subject to late fees.