Semester in Florence -
Florence University of the Arts

Please note: CIS Abroad guarantees housing on a first come, first served basis dependent on deposit/invoice payments. We source housing from The Social Hub (TSH), apartments and student residences throughout Florence. Depending on enrollment, we may offer one or all of these options in any given term. 

In cases of requested roommates, all parties must have been placed in the same housing option, and must have requested each other. We will do our best to honor these requests but they are not guaranteed. 

Single rooms are based on availability and not guaranteed.

Living in an apartment in Florence, you'll truly live like a local surrounded by Italian neighbors. Apartments are located in the historic center of Florence and house from 4 to 12 students total, depending on the size of the apartment. Campus facilities are located 15-30 minutes away, depending on the location of the apartment. Most bedrooms are shared occupancy and apartments are fully-furnished and have a kitchen and living areas. Sample apartment pics will give you an idea of the types of apartments available.

Given that no two apartments are exactly the same, CIS Abroad offers two apartment levels: Premium and Standard. This helps to establish a basis of comparison. Below are indicators of premium housing features.

• Higher/Modern Quality Furnishings
• New build or renovated within last 40 years
• Higher Overall Ceiling height
• Common Space - More space per student
• Bedroom Space - More space per student
• Ensuite bathroom
• 3 or less per bathroom
• Bathroom Size - More space per student
• Kitchen Size - More space per student
• Higher Quality of Kitchen Appliances
• Abundance of Natural Light
• Cleaning schedule (More than monthly)
• Regular Linen Changes
• Dryer Available
• Ambiance / Feeling of Premium In Apartment
• Elevator in Building
• More Storage Space / Spacious dressers or wardrobes
• Access to Shared Outdoor space

These budget-friendly apartments are modest but still contain all the basics you need to be successful during your time in Florence.

An apartment is designated as Premium if it comes with 8 or more premium features listed above. Generally these apartments offer more space with more modern furnishings to maximize your comfort in Italy.

Communal living is at its finest in a residence hall! This excellently located residence hall (11 minutes to the center of historic Florence!) houses approximately 25 students in single, double, and triple rooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom! This newly renovated property features a large industrial kitchen equipped to host community dinners with your new friends! To account for the amount of people, cleaning staff will visit weekly to spruce up communal areas and change linens. This residence hall also comes with a dryer (a luxury in Italy!)

Live in one of the newest buildings in this historic city! This option still includes all the signature TSH features such as a rooftop pool, gym, 24/7 security, social activities and more! But you can enjoy it while still having the privacy of your own room with private ensuite bathroom!

Set in a converted palazzo complete with a rooftop terrace and pool, The Social Hub Florence (TSH) offers a mix of short-term stays, long-term student accommodations, co-working spaces, a restaurant to pop into for a bite, as well as weekly scheduled social events. All rooms are fully furnished double rooms with a private bathroom. Students will have access to study areas, a games and entertainment room, a shared kitchen, a restaurant, and a gym. There are also onsite laundry facilities and 24-hour security. Room amenities include desks, flat-screen TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi.