Rome, Florence & Milan, Italy
Italy: Food, Fashion & Fortune
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Program Description
Experience Italy like never before through Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Summer 2026 Study Abroad Program in Rome, Tuscany, and Milan! Earn 3 credits while exploring global business, culture and communications through exclusive tours of world-famous brands like Prada, Versace, and Disaronno, alongside visits to iconic soccer clubs and world-class museums. From Rome's ancient marketplaces and historical monuments to Tuscany's vineyards for wine tasting and lunches, leather and gold designers and kitchens where you will learn the art of Italian cooking to Milan's fashion houses, you'll see firsthand how Italian culture and commerce connect. With immersive classes, cultural excursions, and expert guest speakers, and plenty of free time for your own exploration, this is more than a trip-it's an investment in your future career.
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| Term | Year | Application Deadline (or as space permits) |
Start Date/Check-in | End Date/Check-out |
| Summer | 2026 | February 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly.Ìý
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| Open to | All academic disciplines |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Credit Offered | Â鶹ŮÀÉ credits |
| Program Primary Subject | Communications |
| Sponsoring College | College of Business |
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Program Course Offerings:
Undergraduate students:Ìý
GEB 4956: Undergraduate Businesses Study Abroad: Italy-Business Communications Across Cultures (3 credits)
Graduate Students:
GEB 6957: Graduate Business Study Abroad: Business Communications for a Global Economy (3 credits)
Course Eligibility & Requirements:
Students participating on the program for the first time must take one of the required courses listed above for at least 3 credits.Ìý
Program Eligibility & Requirement
- Must have a 2.5 overall GPA for undergraduates & 3.0 GPA for Graduate students at the time of application
- Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
- Must be eligible to take Â鶹ŮÀÉ courses during the study abroad program term
- See Policies & Procedures page for more information
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Contact a program leader for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. The individuals listed below will be leading the program in Italy. |
For information on the study abroad application, contact the Education Abroad listed below.Ìý |
| Primary Faculty Leader: Joseph Compomizzi, jcompomizzi@fau.eduÌý | Phone number: 561-297-1208 |
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Email: goabroad@fau.eduÌý |
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Money Matters
Financial Aid and Scholarship InformationÌý
- Students participating on Â鶹ŮÀÉ Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid.
- Program participants may be eligible to apply for the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Education Abroad Scholarship
- See additional scholarship and funding information here.
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Program Cost
$5,823.00 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). Â鶹ŮÀÉ in-state or out-of-state rates apply.Ìý
Program fee payment deadlines:Ìý
Program fee payment deadlines:Ìý
1ST PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý Ìý $1,941.00 within 10 days of application acceptance or by March 1 (whichever comes first)
2ND PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý $1,941.00 within 60 days of application acceptance or by March 1 (whichever comes first)Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý3RD PAYMENT: Ìý Ìý Ìý$1,941.00 final balance due by March 15
Note: program fee payments cannot be deferred. Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email prior to each payment deadline.Ìý
Program Fee Includes:
- Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
- International medical insurance
- Group welcome and farewell meals
- Rome Guided Tour
- Florence City Center Tour
- Milan Guided Tour
- San Siro Stadium & Museum
- Transportation via Train
- Daytrip to Tuscan Countryside
- Tuscan Cooking Class
- Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Leonardo Da Vinci, Papl Audience
- Guest speakers
- Classroom spaceÌý
Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. All efforts would be made to provide a replacement activity or excursion.
Program Fee Does Not Include :
- $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
- International flight
- Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (Â鶹ŮÀÉ in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
- Personal meals outside group meals
- Personal spending money
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Passport and Travel Documentation
- A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
- Review up-to-date details . Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
- Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. Ìý
- If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit .
- Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.Ìý
International Health Insurance
All Â鶹ŮÀÉ students participating on an Â鶹ŮÀÉ Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2026 Coverage plan will be available in January 2026. Participants can review the current 2025 plan HERE for reference.
Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information:Ìý
- U.S. Students Abroad -Ìý
- Â鶹ŮÀÉ SHS:Ìý /shs/
- World Health Organization (WHO):Ìý
Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings
All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program.Ìý
1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.Ìý
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.