Wells in Florence
Manhattanville Global's Wells in Florence Study Abroad Program
Explore and study in one of Italy’s most important and dynamic cultural centers with one of the oldest U.S. study abroad programs in Italy to guide you.
Founded in 1980, Wells in Florence has over fifty years of experience sending students to study abroad in Italy. With local resident directors and broad offerings for academics, you’ll study and live like a local with the benefit of planned educational excursions and activities to ensure a well-rounded and exciting semester.
The Wells in Florence Experience
The Wells in Florence study abroad program offers a unique and immersive experience in one of Italy's most vibrant cultural centers. Located in the historic heart of Florence, students have unparalleled access to iconic landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery. The program includes comprehensive support, from furnished apartments in the city center to a cultural immersion and orientation week. Additionally, the program fee covers flights from NYC to Florence and numerous excursions and cultural events. With over 200 courses taught in English at the renowned Lorenzo de' Medici Institute, students can explore a wide range of disciplines while enjoying full-time support from dedicated Wells staff.
THANK YOU for creating a truly incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience in Florence. Everything exceeded my expectations, and the Wells team were all instrumental in making my semester amazing. This is by far the best-run abroad program in Italy; I would 100% do it again if I could!!!”
- Centrally located furnished apartments.
- Courses taught in English (12–15 credits per semester).
- Excursions, cultural events, and social activities included.
- Orientation and 24/7 support from full-time staff.
- One-week cultural immersion and orientation.
Housing is one of the unique qualities of this program, you choose between apartment living with other students or homestay with a local family.
Most students choose to stay in group shared apartments with other program participants.
You will be living and studying just a few blocks away from the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Galileo Museum, Medici Chapel, San Lorenzo Market, and some of Europe's most renowned outdoor spaces!
The Wells in Florence program fee includes more excursions, cultural events, and social activities than other comparable programs. Past programming throughout the semester have included:
- Orientation week excursions
- An overnight weekend trip
- Chocolate Making/Tasting class
- Italian cooking class
- Climb the Duomo
- Fiorintino Soccer match
- Night at the theater
Wells in Florence offers hundreds of different courses in 36 subject areas, all taught in English (with the exception of the Italian language courses). Course Offerings include but aren’t limited to:
Social Sciences
Arts
Humanities
Applied Sciences (limited)
Application is competitive.
Submit your application through our online Via TRM portal.
See application page for more information.
Now Open to Manhattanville University Students for Fall 2025
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the Wells in Florence legacy of global education as Manhattanville University becomes the new school of record for the program. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to continue providing exceptional international educational experiences.
Spend your semester immersed in the culture and history of Florence, Italy! Open to students from all accredited U.S. Colleges and Universities.
Contact Us
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Wells in Florence
Amy Torea
Program Coordinator
