Students can study at NYU in Florence for the fall or spring semester as well as for the full academic year. A full course load is usually four courses per semester (16-18 points) or 32-36 points for the academic year. While most courses are taught in English, NYU in Florence is also proud to offer a new Italian Immersion Program for majors and minors in Italian, as well as those whose language abilities are sufficiently advanced. Students are eligible to take upper-level content courses in Italian, taught at the Villa, as well as courses at the Università di Firenze. They may live at the Casa Fiorentina, a residence in centro for Italian-speaking only that offers special events and trips for students. Or they may choose to live with a family. They may also wish to become involved in one of the many internship possibilities offered either for or without credit: working in a school, a museum, or with the elderly in a “meals on wheels” program.

Additionally, NYU in Florence offers a six-week summer program for NYU undergraduates and visiting students. Students can attend Italian language as well literature, cinema, opera and art history courses. Courses include all levels of intensive Italian language classes, and offer a chance to experience the city of Florence in its different aspects. Students live in the state-of-the-art residences that surround Villa La Pietra and participate in weekend excursions and cultural activities.