Florence field trip group photo

Academics

Our Florence program gives you the opportunity to study in ‘the Cradle of the Renaissance’. You can spend a full semester or summer completing your junior-level coursework at the beautiful Palazzo Vettori. You’ll be taught by Florence-based faculty who are multilingual and highly supportive, and will take trips to important European and Italian fashion and textile industry sites. Inspiration is everywhere in this city, as you’ll walk the same stone streets as Michelangelo, Galileo and Dante, to name just a few. 

PROGRAM DATES

  • Summer 2023:  May 29 – June 22, 2023
    • Departure from the US: May 24-25, 2023
    • Mandatory On-site Orientation: May 27 & May 28, 2023
    • Classes Begin: May 29, 2023
    • Mandatory Siena Field Trip: June 2, 2023
    • Classes End: June 22, 2023
    • Departure from Florence: June 25, 2023
  • Fall 2023: 
    • Departure form the US: Thurs. Aug. 17, 2023 and Fri. Aug. 18, 2023
    • Mandatory On-site Orientation: Sun. Aug. 20, 2023
    •  Classes  Begin: Mon., Aug. 21, 2023
    • Mandatory On-site Orientation: Fri., Aug. 25, 2023
    • Classes End: Thurs., Dec. 7, 2023
    • Final Exams: Dec. 11-14, 2023
    • Departure from Florence: Sun., Dec. 17, 2023
  • Spring 2024: TBA

More Information About Florence from the Office of Globe Education

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Education Abroad Scholarships

There are lots of scholarships available for the Florence Fashion program. For eligibility, deadlines and further details, please visit the Financial Aid’s Education Abroad Scholarship website.

School of Fashion Scholarships

There are several School of Fashion scholarships available for the Florence Fashion program. Fashion School Scholarship applications come out in December by email. The application is due by January 31st. For eligibility, deadlines and further details please visit the scholarships section of our website.

Here are a few of the most common scholarships our students have benefited from: 

  • Charles and Betsy Mangin Endowed Scholarship for International Study 
  • Chester R. Edwards Endowed Fashion Scholarship 
  • Judith and Christopher Everett Endowed Scholarship for Fashion Merchandising
  • Karen and Kenneth Conley Endowed Fashion Award for International Study or Internship for Fashion Design
  • Karen and Kenneth Conley Endowed Fashion Award for International Study or Internship for Fashion Merchandising
  • Michael and Kelly Phillips Design Scholarship for Study Abroad in Florence
Financial Aid Resources for KSU Students

The following resources will help you prepare financially for your Study Away experience.

Resources:

If you have any questions, Financial aid counselors can help you plan for study away. Please contact one of our Education Abroad Counselors at finaideducationabroad@kent.edu to discuss your options.

Program Costs

Florence Study Away Costs

2024-25  Florence Cost Comparison-
Semester Programs

Semester Program-Fall/Spring 

Florence Semester Costs 

Kent State "KENT" Campus Semester
In-State/Out-of-State

Important Notes

Costs applied to your Student Account 

Housing/tuition/food estimated. Check out your cohort price at www.kent.edu/tuition

Kent State Tuition 

$6,337/ $11,072

Kent State Tuition 

$6,337/ $11,072

Kent State Tuition

Based on full-time enrollment

in-state vs. out-of-state

School of Fashion Program fee 

$1100(2600 total) 

N/A

Remaining balance after the $1500 deposit 

Housing
(Kent housing based on double room)

$2,955.50 

$3,970

Based on shared apartment 

Study Tour trips 

$975 

N/A

Includes lodging and transportation 

Airfare/Group Travel 

$1,650

N/A

Estimated 

International Health Insurance 

$260.00 

N/A

Required for all study-away students 

Out-of-pocket expenses 

School of Fashion Program fee (Deposit) 

$1500 (part of the $2600) 

$1500 (part of the $2600) 

Deposit Due:
Fall-March 1
Spring-July 1 

Office of Global Education Application fee 

$60

N/A

Paid directly to the Office of Global Education 

Food (Kent price based on Blue Plan)

$1,500

$2,550

Estimated 

Passport

$165

N/A

First-time/renewal is less expensive

Visa

$60

N/A

This will be filled out together in Orientation Class

Books/Supplies 

$250

$600

Varies per major 

Living/personal expenses 

$1,500

$1,200

Estimated 

Local Commuting/Transit

$1200

$1,288 / $1,673 (on campus/ off campus)

Estimated 

Total Semester Cost

$18,312/$23,047

$15,945/$21,065

Scholarships and financial can be applied to Student account costs

All prices are estimates and subject to change per semester. 

 

Florence Kent State Program Costs-
Summer

Summer Program 

Florence Summer Costs 

Kent State "KENT" Campus Costs-
Summer

Important Notes

Costs applied to your Student Account

Housing/tuition/food estimated. Check out your cohort price at www.kent.edu/tuition

Kent State Tuition-
Summer

$3,454.20/$5,823

Kent State Tuition

$3,454.20/$5,823

Kent State Tuition

Based on 6 credit hours/Study tour expense included/Check out your cohort price at www.kent.edu/tuition

School of Fashion Program fee 

$300

N/A

Balance after the deposit 

Housing
(Kent housing based on off-campus costs)

$910

$1,000

Based on shared apartment 

Study Tour trips 

$700

N/A

Includes lodging and transportation 

Airfare/Group Travel 

$1,800

N/A

Estimated 

International Health Insurance 

$90

N/A

Required for all study-away students 

Out-of-pocket expenses 

School of Fashion Program fee (Deposit) 

$500

N/A 

Deposit-Summer-February 1 

Office of Global Education Application fee 

$60.00 

N/A

Paid directly to The Office of Global Education 

Food

$750

$9o0

No meal plans available/Estimated

Passport  

$165

N/A

First-time/renewal is different

Visa 

$0

N/A

Not required for US passport holders

Books/Supplies 

$100 

$450

Varies per major

Living/personal expenses

$100.00 

$360

Estimated

Local Commuting/Transit

$1,000.00 

$1,000.00 

Estimated 

Total Summer Cost

$7,125.00

$6,379/$9,083

Scholarships and financial can be applied to Student account costs

All prices are estimates and subject to change per semester. 

For more information on Kent State University's Cost of Attendance www.kent.edu/financialaid/tuition-and-other-costs

View the Florence Summer Program Cost Calculator

View the Florence Fall/Spring Program Cost Calculator

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