Field studies, inside and out Inside the heart of the Apuane mountains to see the marble quarries of Carrara, and on to the home of Saint Francis in Assisi, students and staff share some field study photographs

Welcome to Syracuse University in Florence (SUF), where study abroad is brought to the highest levels of academic achievement and cultural engagement through a mixture of tradition and innovation.

SUF was founded in 1959 and is one of the oldest study abroad programs in Italy. Our many years of experience and long-standing relationship within the Florentine community have allowed us to offer students a program that excels in academics and cultural immersion. At the same time, SUF is in a continuous process of self-renewal, and is a pioneer in community engagement initiatives.

SUF has been consistently ranked as one of the best American study abroad programs, providing distinguished academic curricula, combined with an outstanding support for cultural immersion. The SUF faculty are internationally renowned scholars, and our staff is truly dedicated to meeting the needs of today’s students and helping them immerse themselves in the Italian culture.

SUF pays primary attention to student safety and has been quoted by peer institutions as “the best in class” in its response to emergencies and related issues of student safety and security.

Whether a student, parent, study abroad advisor, alum, or just interested person—I hope you enjoy exploring our website, discovering the multi-faceted spirit of Syracuse University in Florence.