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Welcome to Marist Italy

Extending Your Academic Journey Beyond the Classroom

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Located in Florence, Italy at the historic intersection of European culture and industry, Marist’s Florence branch campus was founded to be the international face of the College’s commitment to global education. Partnered with one of the most established and innovative educators in Florence, The Lorenzo d’Medici Institute, Marist has offered study abroad opportunities for more than two decades, and all of the programs offered at Marist’s branch campus are designed to build on the unique strengths of Florence and to treat the city and cultures as extensions of the classroom.

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Your academic journey should know no bounds. We are committed to providing affordable options for our students here in Poughkeepsie and Florence. There are Academic-based merit scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance during their entire high school career. We are dedicated in making every effort to assist with financing the cost of your education.

Offering a wide range of Bachelor’s degrees, as well as a Master of Art in Museum Studies, Florence is an ideal location for Marist students to learn by living and experiencing entirely new cultures. All of the programs offered at Marist’s branch campus are designed to build on the unique strengths of Florence and to treat the city and cultures as extensions of the classroom.

The Freshman Florence Experience (FFE) is a program designed for highly motivated freshmen, who wish to pursue foundation course work in a study abroad environment while also allowing for a cultural exploration of Italy. This program offers students international experience at a lively campus in one of the most creative renaissance cities in Europe. Students across the U.S. are looking for ways to make their college experience distinguished.