Unicollege Florence
Strengths
Unicollege is founded on a secular, inclusive and pluralist culture.
It offers 10 schools, 24 departments and over 400 courses.
Since its creation in the 1970s, Unicollege has been committed to establishing, strengthening and developing national and international collaborations with respectable partners around the world.
Major, Academics
Cours in Englais within the Florence Campus.
Campus
The Florence campus is housed in a former convent, protected by the Superintendence of Monuments and dating from the second half of the 17th century. It sits atop a hill overlooking the city, offering priceless views. More than 8,000 square meters of land planted with olive trees and a soccer pitch make up an extraordinary green space available to students for study and relaxation.
The institute includes 14 fully-equipped classrooms (with an average of 25 seats per class), an advanced computer lab with over 40 workstations, a cafeteria with tables and workstations, as well as an auditorium (150 seats), extensive green spaces (over 8,000 square meters), a soccer field and individual workshop rooms.
The Florence campus also includes a dormitory with 8 studios, 5 shared double rooms, as well as fully equipped common areas including a kitchen, laundry and toilets.
The site is strategically located between the city center and the city’s most prestigious residential district, just a 5-minute walk away.
To discover
A UNESCO treasure, Florence, the former capital of Italy (1865-1870), attracts millions of visitors from all over the world. Home to the world’s largest masonry dome (1436), the city has welcomed masters such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Florence, birthplace of gelato and brands such as Gucci, Lotti and Ferragamo, resonates with creativity. It is the origin of the “Stendhal syndrome” and ranks 16th in European tourism. With 5.1 million visitors a year, including 18,000 American students, Florence combines history, art and cultural appeal. The Florentine dialect gave birth to the Italian language, and the Uffizi Gallery is one of the most beautiful museums in the world.
If you’re looking for art, culture and total immersion in history, Florence will inspire you around every corner. Visit Renaissance churches, world-famous galleries, renowned restaurants, libraries and archives…
Florence is designed to be a walkable city. In fact, most major monuments and attractions are within walking distance. For destinations outside the city center, take buses, streetcars and “treni cittadini” (tram-trains). Cab and car-sharing services are also available at any time.
Good to know
The Latin etymology of the word “Florence” means “the city of flowers”. And with good reason: the city was built in Tuscany on the banks of the River Arno, where the land was particularly lily-filled. Considered a royal plant, a symbol of power and purity, the lily has become the emblem of Florence and is present throughout the city.
What's going on?
The number of places in Erasmus + is limited. The granting of the scholarship is therefore not automatic and the amount may vary. However, we invite you to apply because exchange places (excluding Erasmus +) may be offered. Please refer to the Erasmus+ section.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
TOEFL 550
ICD PGE
Documents required
Resume in English
Grades transcript
ID Document
Cover letter in English
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start, mandatory
Lectures start : end of September
End of lectures and exams : mid-February
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start, mandatory
Lectures start : mid-February
End of lectures and exams: end of June
https://unicollege.eu/resources/academic-calendar-and-management/
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
No VISA is required for European citizens. However, if you plan to stay longer than three months, you will need to request a document called Iscrizione Anagrafica from Municipio di Residenza office (http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10930).
Students without an European passport who plan to stay in Italy for more than three months must apply for a student visa.
More information: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home.aspx
European Health Insurance card compulsory.
TAX CODE (Codice Fiscale = Italian identification number)
To open a bank account or rent accommodation in Italy, you’ll need a Codice Fiscale (tax code). It is recommended to request it in advance from the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
If you don’t have it before arriving in Italy, you can obtain it at the Agenzia delle Entrate closest to the university (please check with the university for details).
This code is based on your first name, last name, date and place of birth. And is used to identify you in Italy.
⚠️ The code automatically generated by ESSE3 or UNIVERSITALY is not valid.
Only the Agenzia delle Entrate or Italian embassies/consulates can issue an official tax code.
Accommodation
The international relations department is in contact with families and owners of rooms and apartments. All the accommodation on offer is strategically located and connected to Unicollege by streetcar, bus or metro, so it won’t take you more than 30 minutes to get to class.
More information: https://unicollege.eu/florence/housing-in-florence/
