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When Frederick Starck first moved to Florence, he thought he’d stay for three

Finding a home in Florence, one chess match at a time

AUF student, Frederick Starck extended his abroad experience into a 2-year stay, founding the school’s chess club and building community

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Finding a home in Florence, one chess match at a time

AUF student, Frederick Starck extended his abroad experience into a 2-year stay, founding the...

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New Programs

Freshmen Programs in Florence

AUF First-Year Programs feature a focused experience tailored to first-year college experiences. Affiliate partners have a variety of options to internationalize the academic success of their first-year admits. Programs can be structured to bridge the significant transition from high school to higher educational pathways while building global competences and gaining exposure to diversity and active forms of learning.

Degree & Certificate Programs

4-year BA and BS degrees at The American University of Florence in various academic disciplines, blending general education, specialized courses, and capstone projects. Direct admission is available for AUF Certificate/AA students.

4-Year Bachelor Degree

Study Abroad Programs

Study in Italy with AUF’s unique, English-taught programs. Experience hands-on learning with community projects like a restaurant, gallery, and fashion store. AUF blends global faculty, cultural integration, and real-world engagement like no other institution in Italy.

Prospective Students

Career Program
Associate’s Degrees (AA)

AUF’s 1-2 year Certificate Career Programs blend classroom learning with hands-on experience in Florence’s vibrant economy. Specialize in one of four fields, with options for advanced 2nd-year entry.

Certificate Career Programs

Freshmen Programs in Florence

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Are the Streets still made for Dreaming?

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A unique approach to global and local learning.

Apicius International School of Hospitality

FAST Fashion and Accessory Studies and Technology

IDEAS School of Interior Design, Environmental Architecture, and Sustainability

ISB International School of Business

J SCHOOL School of Journalism, Communication, and Publishing

sQuola Center for Italian studies

SAS School of Arts and Sciences

DIVA Digital Imaging and Visual Arts

School of Graduate Studies

Finding a home in Florence, one chess match at a time

AUF student, Frederick Starck extended his abroad experience into a 2-year stay, founding the school’s chess club and building community

Current Students

AUF Class of 2026 Marks Historic Graduation

On May 8, AUF’s Class of 2026 graduates in a milestone ceremony celebrating both student achievement and the university’s NECHE recognition

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“X”: A Cross Point Between Culture and Identity

On display now at the Palazzi Community Center's Corridoio Fiorentino: "X" by Sofia Galli & Marco Gualtieri

Corridoio Fiorentino

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Students Magazine and Newsletter

Are the Streets still made for Dreaming?

ISSUE 2 YEAR 15
FALL 2025

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AUF ALUMNI

Alumni Students Spotlight

The AUF Alumni Association promotes and coordinates alumni support with the aim of strengthening the high-quality academic and public service programs of the University, involve and inform the community in order to build powerful network and initiative to connect us to all te students.

Alumni are representatives of the heritage and achievement of the University. Your Alumni Association celebrates your achievements and looks forward to being on your side as you experience the exciting opportunities and challenges that await you. The AUF Alumni Association is committed to keeping and strengthening a successful long-term relationship with its alumni.