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International Art & Design School in Florence, Italy

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Accademia Riaci, Florence:
Established in 1983, Accademia Riaci has been dedicated to providing students with exceptional cultural and educational experience abroad. The school is located in the historic city center of Florence, Italy, a few steps from the “Duomo” (Florence Cathedral). We specialize in giving professional hands-on training in several artistic fields, and we customize the programs according to the preferences, needs and levels of each student. Our arts, crafts and design courses include professional Master programs, One-Year and Semester programs, Summer Intensive programs, and Short programs. All courses are taught with free English interpretation service.

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Address: Via de' Conti 4, Florence, Italy
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-12-16 were from:

Oudenaarde, Belgium; Malindi, Kenya; Baku, Azerbaijan; Akure, Nigeria; Australia; India; Cape Elizabeth, USA; Accra, Ghana, Ghana; and more.
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Courses / Programs
NECA provides a unique opportunity to earn U.S. university credits for semesters and Summer programs (upper division courses), experience Florence, and immerse yourself in Italian culture.

High academic standards and individual attention. Students choose interdisciplinary courses based on experiential learning.
• Anthropology
• Architecture
• Art History
• Business
• Composition
• Design
• Drawing
• Economics
• Film
• Fine Arts
• History
• Humanities
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• International Studies
• Italian Language
• Italian Studies
• Liberal Studies
• Literature
• Painting
• Performing Arts
• Photography
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sculpture
• Sociology
• Studio Art
• Sustainable Development
• Women's Studies
John Cabot University, Rome
Courses / Programs
• With two campuses in the heart of Rome, John Cabot University combines the best qualities of an American liberal arts college with the history and cultural heritage of the Eternal City.

• We offer Associates and Bachelor Degree programs as well as semester abroad / year abroad programs. We also offer summer study abroad programs and a Masters Degree in Art History. All of our programs are taught in English.

• JCU is enriched with an international environment. Our diverse student body comprises about 1200 students from over 60 countries from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, and from more than 130 U.S. universities.

• Our graduates are globally-recognized, and have been accepted at top-tier universities in the U.S. and Europe, and for being employed by well-known international companies.

• John Cabot University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The University is also authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education to operate as an American university in Italy.

Student Review:
“While studying abroad in Rome I heard that I could get my degree at John Cabot. So I immediately transferred and it was honestly one of the best decisions of my life.”
- Brendan, USA
Associates & Bachelor Degree Programs:
• Art History
• Business Administration
• Classic Studies
• Communications
• Economics and Finance
• English Literature
• History
• Humanistic Studies
• International Affairs
• International Business
• Italian Studies
• Marketing
• Political Science

Graduate Degree Program:
• Master of Arts (MA) in Art History

Study Abroad University Programs:
• Study Abroad Degree Programs
• Year-long/ Semester Abroad Programs
• Summer Study Programs
IAN Academy, Naples, Southern Italy
Courses / Programs
International Academy of Naples (IAN) is the leading and prestigious Hotel and Culinary Arts educative-hub of the Southern part of Italy and it is proud to be represented by outstanding faculty members and graduated students, who are offering us their expertise and impact.

The IAN Academy offers MBA and graduate degree programs, undergraduate programs & professional certificate-level courses all taught in the English language.

International Academy of Naples's excellence in fields such as Fashion Design with the support of Hitaka, one of the most important firms for the Fashion Projects, Hospitality and Tourism Management supported by the MAVV (Faculty of Agraria) and Professional Courses takes inspiration from professional and personal experiences of our Associated Companies, professors, staff of management who generated a unic mix of traditional teaching and innovation systems for cultural and cross-cultural trends development.

We believe that our world has all the tools to tackle changes biggest challenges and create conditions to win for all.

IAN Academy’s study paths are meant to use these tools come together to enhance the positive growth. And there’s always a seat for one more skilled student in this inspirational mixture, and that new one just might be you!
Study programs in English:

Academic Course Level 6 EQF in Hospitality & Tourism
Academic Course Level 6 EQF in Business Management
Academic Course Level 6 EQF in Fashion Design
Academic Course Level 6 EQF in Interior Design
Academic Course Level 6 EQF in Visual Design

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with or without specialisation in Hospitality Management
Masters in Fashion Design, Visual Design or Interior Design

Intensive Course in Culinary Arts
Professional Course in Computer Technician
Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence
Courses / Programs
• Study the innovative and creative art of jewellery design in the heart of Florence with Alchimia - a private, contemporary jewellery school that provides a wide range of short and long-term jewellery courses.

• Serving local and international students, we offer accredited Bachelor's (BFA) degree and Masters (MFA) degree courses as well as academic year programs and year-round, short-term intensive jewellery courses. We also provide in-depth summer jewellery courses.

• Our short courses are available year-round, and have open dates, with individual study programs (max. 8 students) to offer the opportunity to experience contemporary jewellery to both beginners and advanced students.

• Our students are mentored and tutored by a team of experts in jewellery, design, and the visual arts.

• At Alchimia, our objective is to teach students to express their creativity through contemporary jewelry, developing high-quality technical and theoretical skills.

• By adopting the technological developments of our time and the most experimental cultural trends, Alchimia encourages its students to enhance their talents.
1-Year Jewellery Design Courses:
• Jewellery Training Foundation (JTF)
• Advanced Jewellery Training (AJT)

Accredited Jewellery Degree Programs:
• Bachelor Of Fine Arts Degree in Contemporary Jewellery (2 Years)
• Master Of Fine Arts Degree: Major in Jewellery and Cultural Identity (2 Years)

Short Intensive Jewellery Courses:
• Advanced Jewellery Techniques
• Basic Jewellery & Design
• Resin Jewellery
• Surface Treatment Of Metals
• Experimentation With Materials
• Precious Metals & Alloys
• Textile Techniques With Metal
• Weekend Workshops / Jewellery Summer Courses.
Accademia del Lusso, Milan
Courses / Programs
• Accademia del Lusso is a leading international fashion school in the heart of Milan - the fashion capital of Italy. We provide fashion design courses taught in English or Italian to students from around the world.

• Our comprehensive courses include 3-year Post-Diploma courses, and 1-year Intensive Fashion courses. In addition, we offer a wide variety of graduate and undergraduate programs in subjects including Fashion Styling, Fashion Management, Fashion Communication, and much more.

• Our highly-regarded courses allow students to enter the job market as experienced and competent professionals with expert skills and knowledge. In order to improve the student-to-faculty ratio, the maximum class size is 12 made up of international students. 

• Our school is conveniently situated on the Via Montenapoleone in the center of the Fashion District, just a short distance from many of Milan's major tourist attractions. The San Babia Metro station is just a minute's walk from the Accademia.

Student Testimonial:
"I really enjoyed the time I spent in Accademia del Lusso. The courses that I have attended have helped me to develop my knowledge of the fashion business and to open my mind and see things from a different point of view. The teachers too have been very good to me (with very little exceptions)."
Specialized Fashion Design Courses:
Taught in English and / or Italian

1-Year Masters Programs:
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Communication Management
• Fashion Collection Management

3-Year Fashion Courses:
• Fashion Design
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Styling & Communication
• Fashion Design & Modelling

Intensive 1-Year Courses:
• Fashion Product Design
• Interior & Retail Design
• Footwear & Accessories Design
• Visual Merchandising

We also offer Short Fashion Courses in summer and year-round
IED - Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan
Courses / Programs
• Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan provides a range of quality undergraduate and post-graduate degree courses, semester programs and summer courses in the field of fashion design, fashion styling and fashion marketing among others.

• Taught in English and Italian, our courses are available to students from Italy as well as international students.

• Milan is an internationally-renowned centre of fashion, and IED enjoys a strong relationship with the entrepreneurs and professionals working in the Italian fashion business, the world’s largest concentration of clothing industrialists and creatives.

• Our fashion courses courses aim at training industry professionals and ensuring they have all the necessary skills to succeed - these skills range from the more purely creative to the strategic areas, from organisational to commercial aspects, from marketing to image and communications work.

• Conveniently located at N° 3 via Pompeo Leoni, our 4,000 m² facility is the largest structure in Italy devoted entirely to a school of fashion. It is situated in an area of the city that is now undergoing rapid property and urban development, close to our Via Pietrasanta campus.
• Bachelor Degrees in Italian: Fashion Design; Fashion Stylist; Graphic Design, Media Design & more..

• Bachelor Degrees in English: Fashion Stylist; Fashion Marketing; Fashion Design; Jewelry Design & more..

• Master Programs in English: Fashion Design; Interior Design; Brand Management..

• Semester & One-Year Courses: Fashion Jewelry, Fashion Design

• Summer Courses: Fashion Stylist, Interior Design, Fashion Marketing, Calligraphy