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. https://unicollege.eu/resources/academic-catalog/
Campus
The Florence Campus is located in an ancient convent immersed in one of Florence’s most prestigious areast, protected by the Superintendency of Monuments, dates back to the second half of the 1600s and sits atop a hill overlooking the city, offering priceless views. More than 8,000 square meters of land cultivated with olive trees and a soccer field make up an extraordinary green space available to students for study and relaxation.
The Institute consists of 14 fully equipped classrooms (25 average seats/ class), an advanced IT lab with 40+ computer stations, a cafeteria with tables and working stations, as well as an auditorium (150 seats), vast green areas (8,000+ squared meters), a soccer field, and individual studio rooms.
The campus in Florence also includes a dormitory with 8 studio rooms (+ 2 superior studio rooms), 5 shared double rooms, as well as fully equipped common areas that include a kitchen, laundry, and toilets.
The venue is strategically located between the city center and the city’s most prestigious residential area, just 5-minute walk.
To discover
A UNESCO treasure, Florence draws millions worldwide, once Italy’s capital (1865-1870). Home to the world’s largest masonry dome (1436), the city hosted masters like Michelangelo and Leonardo. Florence, birthplace of gelato and brands like Gucci, Lotti, and Ferragamo, resonates with creativity. It sparked the “Stendhal syndrome” and ranks 16th in European tourism. With 5.1 million annual visitors, including 18,000 American students, Florence blends history, art, and cultural allure. The Florentine dialect birthed the Italian language, and the Uffizi Gallery stands among the world’s finest museums. If you are looking for art, culture, and for a full immersion across history, Florence will provide you with inspirations in every corner. Visit Renaissance churches, world-famous galleries, renowned restaurants, libraries, and archives. Florence is designed to be a very walkable city. Indeed, most important monuments and attractions are all reachable on foot. For destinations just outside the city center, pop on buses, trams and “treni cittadini” (tram-trains). Taxi and car sharing services are moreover available at all 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
CV in English transcript of marks identity document cover letter in English
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: a few days before start of course, compulsory Start of course: end of September
End of course and exams: mid-February
SPRING
Orientation: a few days before start of course, compulsory Start of course: mid-February
End of course and exams: end of June https://unicollege.eu/resources/academic-calendar-and-management/
Procedures
Identity card or passport (mandatory for non-EU destinations) valid for six months after your return date. No VISA required for EU 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 Compulsory European Health Insurance Card.
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. Further information: https://unicollege.eu/florence/housing-in-florence/
