Academic Experiences in Italy is a dynamic organization specializing in customized, faculty-led, and enrichment programs designed for institutions, professionals, and independent learners.
With locations in Florence and Cinque Terre, programs combine academic excellence, cultural immersion, and hands-on learning in inspiring environments.
Create a customized academic experience designed around your institution’s goals. From faculty-led programs to fully tailored itineraries, AEI develops immersive programs for groups of all sizes and participants of all ages, combining academic excellence, experiential learning, and cultural engagement.
Your faculty leads. AEI teaches.
Your faculty leader accompanies and supervises the group throughout the program, while students enroll in one or more courses taught by Academic Experiences in Italy.
Your faculty teaches. AEI complements.
Your faculty member teaches an on-site course exclusively to your students, who also enroll in an additional course offered by Academic Experiences in Italy.
Flexible, non-credit programs tailored to every learner, focused on:
A city where art, history, and innovation meet. Florence offers a unique academic and cultural environment shaped by centuries of artistic and intellectual heritage.
A coastal learning hub between mountains and sea, ideal for combining academic study with nature, sustainability, and exploration.
Programs can run year-round, with flexible formats.
Fully adaptable to institutional needs and schedules.
1–2 weeks (short programs)
3–6 weeks
Semester options (11–15 weeks)
1–2 weeks (short programs)
3–6 weeks
Semester options (11–15 weeks)
Programs can include:
Apartments or hotel accommodation
Meal plans and dining experiences
Airport transfer and orientation
24/7 student support services
Students also have access to:
