Florence University of the Arts

florence university of the arts - the american university of florence (fua-auf) is a leading institution of higher ed in italy. fua-auf addresses education through a unique educational model based on cultural integration, community engagement, and experiential learning. fua-auf is located in 7 distinct campus locations within the historic center of florence. students and faculty members come from international backgrounds and fua-auf academic divisions represent the following divisions: apicius international school of hospitality diva school of digital imaging and visual arts fast fashion and accessory studies and technology isb international school of business ideas school of interior design, environmental architecture and sustainability j school journalism, communication, and publishing sas school of arts and sciences squola center for cultural and italian studies school of graduate studies community engagement member institutions (cemi) of the palazzi foundation contribute to the fua-auf's commitment to cultural integration. each cemi is linked to an academic division at fua-auf and acts as a creative learning lab in which students/faculty share their learning in direct community contexts: apicius: ganzo school restaurant, fedora pastry shop, dimora guest apartments, sorgiva school spa. diva/ideas: corridoio fiorentino design and photography gallery fast: fly fashion loves you retail store j school: ingorda for florence campus publishing campus press isb: entreprelearn lab startup hub, pomario botanical retail store sas: f_air florence artist in residence squola: ccis center for cultural and italian studies