APPLICATION PROCEDURE
DEADLINES:
Applications must be sent in before: June 1st (first semester / academic year)
November 1st (second semester)
NOMINATION:
To facilitate a smooth nomination process, we have updated our procedure. The International Office of Partner institutions is no longer required to send an official list of nominated students via email. Instead, we kindly ask the IOs to complete the nomination process through our dedicated Google Form.
The nomination form can be accessed through the following link. Please ensure that a separate form is completed for each student you wish to nominate.
APPLICATION:
Students whose nomination has been accepted will be contacted and asked to send the following documents within the given deadline:
• Student Application Form
• Personal Statement
• Official copy of your Transcript of Records in English (list of completed courses)
• Portfolio*
• Preliminary Learning Agreement (you can complete your Online Learning Agreement and save it as a pdf. If your home institution does not use the OLA platform, use this form instead)
• Copy of the European Health Insurance Card
• Italian language certificate (B1)**
* When preparing your portfolio, focus on works that align with the course discipline, and highlight your unique vision and style. Choose a curated selection instead of including everything you've created. A concise portfolio with thoughtfully selected pieces is more impactful. It should reflect your artistic skills and personal perspective.
**Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach at least a B1 level before arriving at ABAFI in order to follow the Academy courses taught in Italian. The Italian intensive course offered in our campus can help the student reach the required level, but it is not enough by itself, as it only provides 30 hours of teaching.
Results will be communicated to both candidates and their Institutes at the end of the application period.
STUDY PLAN - ONLINE LEARNING AGREEMENT:
Erasmus students whose application has been officially accepted, must proceed with the submission of their Online Learning Agreement - Before the mobility. Please note that the exchange of paper-based Learning Agreements is only foreseen with institutions that have not yet implemented digital exchange processes.
Erasmus+ students at the Academy have the flexibility to create their own schedules by choosing from a wide range of courses across different departments. However, they should ensure their choices align with the professors' agreements and their individual schedules. Undergraduate students can select only from Bachelor's degree courses, while graduate students may choose from the Master's degree offerings. For detailed course information, students should refer to the academic programs listed below:
• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Master of Fine Arts Degree.
Erasmus students staying for only one semester should choose courses that match the length of their stay, avoiding yearlong courses. If a student exceptionally opts for a yearlong course for just one semester, they must obtain written approval from the professor. This approval should confirm participation for one semester and explain how credits will be allocated (typically half of the full course credits).
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023/24:
The academic calendar is available and can be accessed at the following link.
first semester: Thursday, October 30, 2023 final exams: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Thursday, February 29, 2024
second semester: Monday, March 11, 2024 final exams: Thursday, June 25, 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024 Thursday, July 3, 2024
Erasmus students must arrive in Florence on the designated Welcome Day. The event offers a warm introduction to life at the Academy and is an essential start to the experience.
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OF FLORENCE
WELCOME DAY:
The Welcome Day is a valuable opportunity for incoming students to become acquainted with our Academy and its community. On this day, International students will have the chance to meet this year's Erasmus+ Ambassadors - students of the Academy assigned to help and support them throughout their experience. For more details about the Erasmus+ Ambassadors program, please refer to the dedicated page on our website.
first semester welcome day: Friday, October 27, 2023
second semester welcome day: Friday, March 8, 2024
REGISTRATION:
Registration takes place on the Welcome Day, following the introductory activities. To complete their registration and receive their student ID card, incoming Erasmus students should visit the International Office.
CERTIFICATE OF ARRIVAL:
Simultaneously with registration, the International Office will issue a Certificate of Arrival - this official document confirms the student's arrival in Italy and officially marks the beginning of their Erasmus journey in Florence.
ENROLLING IN SPECIFIC COURSES:
Check the schedules of the courses for the academic year 2023/24 >>
Erasmus students can register for courses with a form distributed by the International Office. To enroll in a course, students must have the course listed in their Learning Agreement and obtain the course professor's signature on their enrollment form. Erasmus students are responsible for bringing the signed Registration form to the International Office within weeks from the beginning of classes.
CREDIT SYSTEM:
1 CFA (Course Credit) = 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
Lab courses (L): 1 credit is equal to 25 class hours
Theoretical/Practical courses (TP): 1 credit is equal to 12.5 lesson hours
Theoretical courses (T): 1 credit is equal to 7.5 lesson hours
GRADING SYSTEM:
The grading system is based on a scale of points that go from 0 to 30 (18 = passing, 30 = excellence, 30 e lode = honors). See Course catalogue and grading system section on the website.
CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL LEARNING AGREEMENT:
Erasmus students may modify their Learning Agreement during their period of study. Any change must be made within 6 weeks after the start of classes.
Any modification to the Learning Agreement (such as discontinuing a course, enrolling in a new course, etc.) must be promptly communicated to the International Office. It is important to keep the International Office updated about any changes to the Learning Agreement to ensure proper documentation and coordination with the host institution.
ONLINE EXAM MANAGEMENT
Taking exams within their scheduled sessions is mandatory for Erasmus students; at our institution, exam registration is managed through the Esse3 platform.
For the summer session of 2023/24, exams will be held from Tuesday, June 25, 2024 to Wednesday, July 3, 2024. To plan your exam schedule, we recommend downloading the exam calendar by clicking the link below:
Download the exam calendar >> [link yet to be published]
To reserve your exam slots, you will need to access the student web area on Esse3. Exam bookings will be available from [date yet to be published] to [date yet to be published]. We have provided a guide on how to make exam reservations on Esse3 for your reference. You can access it by following the link below:
Consult the guide for exam reservations on Esse3 >>
We encourage you to review the exam calendar and make your reservations within the specified dates. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our International Office.
After exams, the International Office will hand over the following documents:
• Transcript of Records (it certifies exams, grades and credits);
• Certificate of Attendance (it certifies the total period of study).
Please note: it takes a few days for the International Office to process documents.
