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International Programs Office

Syracuse University in Florence

Florence, Italy

Students studying through this program can choose from three avenues of study depending on their proficiency in Italian. Courses can be taken exclusively at the SUF campus, partly at the SUF campus with additional intensive language and cultural studies at the Centro di Cultura per Stranieri - Università di Firenze, or solely and directly through the University of Florence.

The SUF campus is a five-building compound ten minutes from the city center by foot. In addition to its teaching facilities, the campus provides students with a computer lab, a library, and a scenic garden. In the interest of student integration and cultural education, SUF organizes internships for students upon request, as well as volunteer opportunities.

Program Information

Terms Available: year, semester

Type of Program: Study Abroad

Languages of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisite: There are no language requirements for this program, but students with Italian proficiencey can take classes in Italian.

  • Credit Transfer System
    • Typical course load: 15 credits (courses typically 2-3 credits)
    • Units recorded in: semester credits
    • Conversion to Reed units: 4 semester credits = 1 Reed unit
    • Grading system: A-F
  • GPA Requirement: 3.0
  • Credits: 12-19
  • Course Catalog

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: March 15 | Spring: Oct 1
Program Application
Program website

Housing: Shared Apartment, Host Family
Housing in this program differs in accordance to academic focus, placing students in either homestays or apartments. All arts and sciences students are automatically placed in homestays, with architecture and studio art majors as the exceptions.

Financial, Immigration

Cost to attend:

Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.

Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.