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Faculty-led Programs

Short-term, custom-built academic programmes for groups of students travelling with their home-university faculty — structured coursework plus experiential learning in Italy, designed around your curriculum.

2–4 wk
Typical duration
3–6
Semester credits
10–40
Students per group
3+
Italian cities

Program at a glance

Every Faculty-Led programme is custom-built. We work directly with your faculty to integrate the experience with your curriculum and learning objectives.

Duration

Typically 2–4 weeks. Runs during winter break, spring break or summer.

Academic credits

3–6 semester credits depending on duration and contact hours. Documented with ECTS transcripts.

Group size

Minimum 10 students. Accommodates groups of 10–40 students with accompanying faculty.

Locations

Florence, Mantua, Turin and other Italian cities, chosen by programme theme.

Housing & meals

University-managed accommodation and meal plans included — all logistics handled by Unicollege.

Customisation

Syllabi, site visits, guest lectures and cultural activities designed around your faculty's objectives.

Programme formats

Three structured formats, all fully customisable.

Summer Faculty-Led

Runs May–July, typically 3–4 weeks. Ideal for integrating Italian cultural and professional experiences into summer coursework.

Popular themes: Art History, Fashion & Luxury, Culinary Arts, International Business, Italian Language & Culture.

Winter & Spring Break

Shorter 1–2 week intensive programmes during academic breaks. Focused on specific topics with site visits and hands-on activities.

Custom Academic

Fully tailored programmes designed around your department's curriculum. Academic support, logistics, housing, meals, transportation and cultural programming all included.

How to request a programme

A structured sequence from first contact to on-site delivery.

  1. 1

    Initial consultation

    Contact our Faculty-Led Programs coordinator to discuss objectives, dates, group size and academic requirements.

  2. 2

    Program design

    We develop a customised itinerary including coursework, site visits, guest speakers and cultural activities.

  3. 3

    Proposal & approval

    You receive a detailed proposal with costs, academic documentation and logistics for institutional approval.

  4. 4

    Enrollment & logistics

    Once approved, we handle all student enrolment, housing, meals, transportation and on-site coordination.

  5. 5

    On-site support

    Unicollege provides full on-site support throughout the programme, including a dedicated coordinator.

Contact the Faculty-Led Programs Office

To discuss a Faculty-Led programme for your institution, write to studyabroad@unicollegessml.it.