Florence, capital of the region of Tuscany, has nurtured influential artists, architects and writers for centuries.  Even though Florence has a population of half a million people, you will at once note how cozy the city feels and how easy it is to navigate.  Studying for the semester or year at the Institute at Palazzo Rucellai enables you to to live and learn within the old walled city of Florence.

The Institute offers courses in a wide array of subjects including art history, Italian studies, international business, history, literature, political science, psychology, and studio art. All instruction is in English except in clearly designated advanced Italian courses.