Marywood Global

Florence

The Marywood Global Institute: Florence offers students the opportunity to advance their academic studies through immersive international education in one of the world's most historically and culturally significant cities. 

More than a traditional study abroad experience, the Institute combines academic coursework with direct engagement in the intellectual, cultural, and professional realities of an international environment. Students earn academic credit while developing the global perspective, cultural competence, and professional skills increasingly required in today's interconnected world.

Welcome to Marywood Global Florence

Marywood Global Florence was established to provide students with meaningful international education that complement and enhance their academic journey. Through coursework, cultural engagement, and mentorship, students develop the global perspective and cultural competence valued across professions and disciplines.

Academic Opportunities

Marywood Global Florence is launching with opportunities for students interested in:

Education

Explore educational systems, learning environments, and teaching practices through an international lens while studying in one of Europe's most historically significant cities.

Business

Examine commerce, leadership, and business practices within the broader context of the European marketplace.

Architecture and Interior Architecture

Study architecture or interior architecture in a city that continues to shape conversations around history, innovation, urbanism, and design.

Additional academic opportunities and disciplines will continue to be introduced through the Marywood Global Initiative.

Student Support

Students participating in Marywood Global Florence receive support before departure, during arrival, and throughout their experience abroad.

Before Departure

  • Admissions and enrollment guidance
  • Financial aid support
  • Visa assistance
  • Insurance information
  • Housing coordination

Arrival in Florence

  • Airport transfer support
  • Orientation programs
  • Housing check-in assistance
  • Local introductions and resources

Throughout Your Experience

  • Local Florence staff support
  • Marywood International Office assistance
  • Student services access
  • Academic guidance
  • Ongoing support resources

Florence offers students the opportunity to live and learn within one of the world's most significant cultural environments—Florence. Students engage with the city's architecture, history, institutions, and communities while connecting classroom learning to real-world experience.

The goal is not simply to visit Florence, but to become part of the community while pursuing your education.

Marywood Global Florence assists students with housing arrangements designed to support a successful academic experience abroad.

Housing options may include furnished accommodations, internet access, utilities, and support services, providing students with a comfortable and reliable home base during their studies in Florence.

Additional housing details will be provided during the admissions and enrollment process.

Partner Universities

Marywood Global Florence welcomes students from partner institutions. Participating universities may include:

Step 1

Request Information

Step 2

Connect with a Marywood Global Advisor

Step 3

Complete the Application Process

Step 4

Prepare for Departure

Step 5

Arrive in Florence

Step 6

Begin Your Academic Experience Abroad

Ready to Learn More?

Marywood Global Florence combines academic opportunity, international experience, and student support to help students expand their education beyond the traditional classroom.

Request information today to learn more about future opportunities through Marywood Global.

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