Undergraduate Admissions

Associate Degees / Certificate Career Programs

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREES

Requirements:

Application form and fees
High School diploma
English fluency 6.5 IELTS or 71 TOEFL IBT. Students who score 6.0 IELTS or 61-71 TOEFL IBT will be required to take LACWRS070 (Research and Academic Skills) and LACWWR101 (Fundamentals of Writing).

Please note: U.S. Veterans, please inquire for information on 2-year programs that are eligible for tuition benefits.

CERTIFICATE CAREER PROGRAMS

Requirements:

Application form and fees
High School diploma
English fluency

Options are available for direct access to 2nd-year specializations. Please note that students opting for this track will not receive a program certificate but an official letter of coursework completion, as program attendance does not cover the full 2-year course curriculum.

Candidates may directly access Year 2 by fulfilling one of the following:

Complete Year 1 area of studies
If studies equivalent to Year 1 can be demonstrated, candidates must provide proof of equivalency by submitting an academic transcript.
Those with no prior experience / academic background may also request entrance to Year 2 by completing the direct access track. The track requires the fulfillment of two mandatory courses in the two intensive sessions in the academic seasons prior to the regular Year 2 start. This option allows for students to rapidly gain the foundational knowledge necessary to successfully attend Year 2 in a shorter timeframe. Please note that students opting for this track will not receive a program certificate but an official letter of coursework completion, as program attendance does not cover the full 2-year course curriculum.

Candidates may directly access Year 3 of the Food, Wine, and Wellness program if in possession of one of the following:

Completion of the coursework related to Years 1 and 2.
An associate’s degree in culinary arts or baking and pastry, CV and transcript submission required.
A bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, baking and pastry, or hospitality, CV and transcript submission required.
At least 3 years of related professional experience, CV submission required.

APPLICATION

Please send the Program Application (signed and completed), official transcript, CV, or statement of prior experience.

Application download: coming soon

4-year Bachelor's Degrees

Requirements

Application form and fee: students must submit a completed and signed application form along with the application fee.
Official transcripts: 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. The Admissions Office reviews the transfer requests with the Academic Affairs Office and pertinent faculty members.
GPA Requirements: For US and Canadian students wishing to complete their Undergraduate Program with AUF, as a transfer student, they must meet a minimum required cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Language proficiency: 6.5 IELTS or 71 TOEFL IBT. Students who score 6.0 IELTS or 61-71 TOEFL IBT will be required to take LACWRS070 (Research and Academic Skills) and LACWWR101 (Fundamentals of Writing).
Each qualified applicant will be interviewed by an Admissions officer of AUF or their nominee in person, by telephone, or other communication means. The main purpose of the interview is to select motivated applicants with the ability to benefit from a solid commitment to AUF’s program. AUF actively encourages applications from students of all ages, gender, ethnic, and/or social background, and from students with disabilities.
Letters of Recommendation: At least one letter of recommendation must accompany the application. They must be addressed to AUF Admissions Office and sent electronically directly by the reviewer. Letters submitted by the student are not acceptable. The contents of the letter should address the student's academic ability, potential and what he/she will gain from studying at AUF and in Florence.
Personal Statements: Applicants must include a personal statement. This letter should help us learn more about the applicant and his/her qualities beyond test scores, grades, and work history.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Applicants can elect to send a Resume/Curriculum Vitae along with their application. This document should reflect the applicant's work and research history.
Direct admission to the bachelor’s degree programs is granted upon completion of Associate’s Degrees / Certificate Career Programs, see specific bachelor’s degree program details for further information.

Application Forms

Please send the aforementioned documentation and Program Application (signed and completed) with an official transcript, CV, or statement of prior experience (if applying for intermediate or advanced levels only), using one of the following methods:

Email: admissions@auf-florence.org

Fax: (+39) 055 2476234

Mail:

Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence

ATTN: Admissions Office

Via Ricasoli, 21

50122 Firenze ITALY

Please note: For admissions requirements related to the BA-BLPS dual degree program please contact admissions@auf-florence.org

2021-2022

2022-2023