Embrace a seaside city lifestyle.
Launching in 2026, the Florence University of the Arts Cinque Terre Riviera (FUA Riviera) program offers students an alternative to Florence’s touristed streets, with a beautiful campus in the coastal city of La Spezia. The FUA Riviera campus is located in the Liguria region near the Tuscan border, and offers an opportunity for students to experience an authentic Italian experience in an urban context while surrounded by a multitude of natural landscapes. This unique program offers courses that highlight its coastal port location while also including some of the most popular courses offered at the main Florence campus location. Choose from courses such as Riviera Sketchbook, International Trade, Environmental Sciences and more.
U.S. School of Record
St. Martin’s University (WA)
Optional AACSB transcript issued by the University of South Florida also available
Language of Instruction
English
Classmates
Study abroad students from around the world.
Highlights
- Join a tight-knit community of students eager to delve into Italian culture
- Choose from a wide range of disciplines
- Get to know two Italian gems by combining La Spezia and Florence
The FUA Riviera campus is a new location of Florence University of the Arts (FUA), and offers programs during the semester and summer, with options to combine sessions in Florence and Cinque Terre. With a smaller student body, students enrolled in the FUA Riviera program form a tight-knit community, fostering connections that enhance both personal and educational growth.
Areas of Study
Student Life at FUA Riviera
La Spezia’s bustling streets and serene waterfront provide the perfect backdrop for students to engage with local Italian life. Students find themselves absorbed in everyday activities, from the simple pleasure of shopping at local markets to enjoying leisurely evening strolls along the scenic waterfront, where the charm of La Spezia truly comes to life.