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The Office of International Programs

 INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGN (IFD) in FLORENCE AND NEW YORK
Study in Florence for the first or second year of the program.

Image of Villa Strozzi in Florence, Italy
   

The FIT International Fashion Design Program in Florence and New York is a study abroad opportunity for American and international students who want to study fashion design in both the U.S. and Italy. Students who complete the two-year program will be eligible to receive the Associate in Applied Science degree from FIT. Because of the international dimension, the two-year program requires the student to reside in New York City for one year, studying at FIT, and for one year in Florence, studying in English at Polimoda. Students may also attend for the fourth semester only after they have completed three semesters at FIT.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Current FIT Students
Application Deadline: December 1
 To apply, click here

Prospective First-Year Students
Application Deadline: January 5
 To apply, click here

ELIGIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR OR FOURTH SEMESTER

  • 1st Year Associate's Degree Program Abroad (1st and 2nd semesters)
    Prospective first year students may begin the International Fashion Design program in Florence, Italy and continue their studies towards the Associate's Degree at FIT in New York City. To apply to the program please follow the instructions for prospective students.

  • 2nd year Associate's Degree Program Abroad (3rd and 4th semesters)
    Students must receive departmental approval and have completed the first year Fashion Design major courses as well as English, Science/Math, and PE requirements for their AAS degree.

  • 4th Semester Students
    Students must meet requirements above, receive departmental approval and specific program advisement.

  • Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

  • Students must have completed one semester of Italian.

  • Students must be 18 or older by the date the program is to begin.

FLORENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2009/2010

Florence Fall 2009 Semester

Florence Spring 2010 Semester
 

FLORENCE TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION

Arrangements will be made for students to stay at the Youth Hostel Firenze 2000. During this time, students will have orientation, apply for the Permesso di Soggiorno, look for permanent housing and select their roommates. Triple and Quad rooms with private baths and shower are available. Cost includes European breakfast in a nearby pastry shop (hot beverage and a croissant). Wi-Fi service is also available upon request.
 

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR*

EXPENSE TOTAL
Passport & Photos $100.00
Roundtrip Airfare to Italy $1,200.00
International Application Fee* $120.00
Tuition (Associate-level - out of state)* See the FIT website $11,142.00
Academic Field Trips* $1,500.00
Recreation & Athletics Fee* $50.00
Information Technology Fee* $120.00
Student Activity Fee* $120.00
Health Services Fee* $150.00
Health Insurance (Koster Insurance through FIT)* $743.00
Hotel for Orientation period* $285.00
INA ASSITALIA insurance and Italian Revenue Stamp (Marca da Bollo)* $163.50
Permit of Stay in Italy (Permesso di Soggiorno/PDS) $88.00
Books and Supplies $1,600.00
Apartment rent in Italy ($1000/month) $9,000.00
Utilities--heat, gas, water ($150/month) $1,350.00
Personal Expenses ($240/month) $2,160.00
Local public transportation ($60/month) $540.00
Food--based on cooking at home ($350/month) $3,150.00
Miscellaneous (entertainment, restaurants, taxis)  $2,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES $34,750.50

* Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the college Board of Trustees.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

To find out more about which classes you will need to take to fulfill academic requirements prior to studying abroad, please contact Prof. Eileen Karp, the Program Coordinator for International Fashion Design.