PUCPR Florence at KSU

Welcome to PUCPR Florence at KSU!

Florence is the capital and largest city of the Tuscany region of Italy, with more than 380 thousand inhabitants. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is the Italian historic center that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world and in 1993 has been declared as one of Worlds Heritage Site by UNESCO. Florence has been chosen to house the first international Campus for Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, alongside Kent State University.

About Florence, Italy

Florence houses the Galleria delle Uffizi, or Uffizi Gallery, which is the most important museum of the city and one of the main museums in Italy. You will also find the fantastic artwork of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Tiziano, and Caravaggio.

Strolling through Florence is like traveling to the past, after all, the city of more than 2 thousand years old has a Renaissance and historical architecture, making us sigh for its charm and beauty.

About the PUCPR Florence at KSU

The PUCPR Florence at KSU is shared among 4 major universities: PUCPR, Kent State University (EUA), Dankook University (South Korea), and Webster University (USA).

That means the campus can be considered a melting pot place, which is always filled with professors and students from all over the world, making diversity and different cultures present in everyday life. Besides, the students can also sign up for courses from the partner universities and earn its certificates.

How does it work?

As such, it will offer the students a variety of PUCPR short-term programs, and undergraduate and graduate courses in the most varied areas of knowledge, among other PUCPR opportunities in Italy.

In addition, the PUCPR Florence at KSU works as an international hub and it can offer courses from the partner universities, Kent State, Dankook, and Webster University. Just check the list of courses offered, find one of your interest, sign up, go through the selection process (when available), pack and go.

Offered courses

PUCPR

PUCPR is currently offering courses through the Summer Institute. Students have the possibility to study abroad during the summer break, adding credits to their undergraduate program while getting a glimpse of Italian culture. You may check here what PUCPR is currently offering at our international hub located in Florence.

 

Kent State University

Kent State Florence

Kent State University has been educating students in Florence for more than 50 years. From architecture to fashion to hospitality management, Kent State Florence is a comprehensive academic and cultural program. In addition to completing a full course load, students have many opportunities to get acquainted with Florence and Italy during their time studying abroad. Open to all attending students are numerous activities introducing Italian life and culture.

What courses are offered at the PUCPR Florence at KSU?

Numerous modalities for PUCPR courses will be offered at PUCPR Florence at KSU starting in 2019, with possibilities of short-term programs. In addition, the PUCPR Florence at KSU functions as an international hub and may also have courses offered by partner universities – Kent State University, Dankook University, and Webster University.

All courses will be published in the official PUCPR Summer Institute program.

How do I apply?

Applicants must be older than 18 years old and can be from different institutions (PUCPR partners or non-partners).

Check out the description of the courses available and choose the course of your interest.

In what language will the courses be taught?

The courses can be offered in Portuguese, English, Italian, and/or other languages, depending on the course proposal and the professor who will teach the classes.

Check out the language of the course you are interested in.

I am not a PUCPR student, can I study at the PUCPR Florence at KSU?

Those who are not yet a PUCPR student may apply for the short-term programs, open to the general public, offered by PUCPR or partner universities at the PUCPR Florence at KSU. The programs offered as part of the PUCPR undegraduate or graduate programs will be exclusively for students previously enrolled in PUCPR’s specific program.

How much will the courses offered at PUCPR Florence at KSU cost? What will be the payments methods?

The tuition fees for courses available at PUCPR Florence at KSU may fluctuate depending on the specific program selected. Most of these tuition fees already incorporate accommodation expenses.

However, students will be entirely responsible for covering their travel expenses (flight tickets and food, for example), while the PUCPR International mobility team will provide support throughout their tenure at the Florence Campus.

Contact

For more information about PUCPR Florence at KSU and the courses offer, please contact PUCPR International at [email protected]