Faculty-led Programs at Unicollege
Did you know your institution already holds the key to a dynamic partnership with an internationally accredited Italian university? At Unicollege, we provide your faculty the freedom and flexibility to craft unique, academically rigorous, and culturally enriching programs tailored specifically to your students’ needs. Leveraging our extensive expertise in international education, faculty-led programs at Unicollege enable instructors from partner universities to offer courses in vibrant academic settings enriched by Italy’s rich history and cultural heritage. Our four UNESCO heritage campuses—Florence, Mantua, Milan, and Turin—await your vision and creativity, providing world-class environments for immersive learning experiences.
Unicollege Florence offers flexible, fully equipped spaces for accredited partners: from classrooms and IT labs to entire floors, conference rooms, the cafeteria, and student housing. Whether for a weekend course or a full academic program, our central campus is designed to adapt to your needs. Leading providers like IELTS have already chosen Unicollege as their official exam center in Florence. Join a network of trusted institutions delivering high-quality experiences in an academic setting.
For faculty, students, and study abroad professionals, our Inspiration Catalog offers a strategic starting point for designing impactful academic programs. Featuring curated models from 20+ countries and 60+ global partners, it showcases field-tested ideas for faculty-led courses, immersive trips, and cross-cultural learning—shaped by over 1,000 real-world stories.
Creating your faculty-led program is straightforward and customizable in five simple steps:
- Conceptualize Your Program: Think about a specific course or thematic experience you wish to deliver. With four UNESCO heritage campuses (Florence, Mantua, Milan, and Turin), 10 diverse schools, and 24 supportive academic departments, Unicollege is prepared to accommodate virtually any educational initiative you envision.
- Select Your Preferred Timing: Faculty-led programs can be organized throughout the year, offering optimal flexibility. Programs can be tailored up to 60 days prior to the desired delivery, ensuring smooth logistical preparation and a fully personalized educational experience.
- Connect and Customize: Engage directly with our dedicated international staff to outline your desired session, course duration, content, itinerary, and decide whether it will be taught entirely by your faculty, collaboratively, or fully by Unicollege instructors. Our staff is ready to support your vision every step of the way.
- Make it Sustainable and Accessible: We recognize the importance of financial sustainability and accessibility. Program costs are uniquely tailored, considering your regional economic contexts (GDP), accessibility requirements, governmental funding opportunities, and institutional budget considerations, ensuring fair and manageable budgets.
- Launch Your Program: Once finalized, Unicollege helps spread the word, manage documentation, coordinate enrollment, and prepare your class for an unforgettable academic experience abroad.
- Prestigious UNESCO Heritage Locations: Deliver classes in Florence, Mantua, Milan, and Turin—cities renowned for their historical, cultural, and artistic significance.
- Flexible Academic Customization: Faculty have complete control over course content and teaching structure, from partially taught to fully facilitated programs by Unicollege.
- Expert Multilingual Professors: Collaborate with a diverse faculty of over 100 multilingual professors from globally respected institutions.
- Dedicated International Support: Comprehensive assistance from conceptualization through implementation, including logistics, visa support, accommodation, and meal plans.
- Tailored and Sustainable Budgets: Customizable program costs, adjusted according to your university’s economic context, accessibility, and available funding.
- Immediate Credit Recognition: Seamless integration and credit alignment with your institution’s curriculum through internationally recognized conversion standards.
- Holistic Student Experience: Blend rigorous academics with immersive cultural exposure, including customized field-trips, interactive workshops, and unique networking opportunities.
Faculty-led programs at Unicollege are more than just academic experiences—they’re transformative journeys that create global citizens ready to face tomorrow’s world with knowledge, confidence, and cultural awareness.
Start designing your faculty-led program with us, giosue.prezioso@unicollege.eu
Field Trips and Summer School at Unicollege
Unicollege offers immersive and culturally enriching Field Trips and Summer School experiences designed to deepen students’ academic growth and global perspective. Through expertly curated tours and intensive summer sessions, students have the chance to learn outside the traditional classroom, directly engaging with Italy’s extraordinary historical, artistic, and cultural heritage.
Field Trips (Non/For Credit)
Unicollege Field Trips provide students with carefully designed tours led by knowledgeable local guides and faculty. Participants can select to complete these experiences purely for personal enrichment or opt for an academic credit option, adding supplemental academic activities to enhance learning outcomes. Trips typically include transportation, guided tours in English, and authentic tasting experiences.
Explore Remarkable Destinations such as:
Discover medieval treasures like Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena Cathedral, and historical sites steeped in art and culture.
Visit the iconic Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral, Baptistery, and other landmarks of the historic Piazza dei Miracoli, exploring Pisa’s unique architectural heritage.
Explore this historic academic city, famed for Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio, medieval towers, and renowned culinary traditions.
Walk through history at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Vatican City—capturing the essence of the Eternal City.
Experience Italy’s cosmopolitan hub with stops at Milan Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Teatro alla Scala, and the renowned Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district.
Journey along the breathtaking Ligurian coastline, exploring the UNESCO-listed villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore, famed for their vibrant landscapes.
Explore rich history and culture through iconic sites like Piazza del Plebiscito, Castel Nuovo, Naples National Archaeological Museum, and vibrant streets such as Spaccanapoli.
Field trips can be pursued for personal enrichment or academic credit (from +1.5 US credits / 3 ECTS to 15 US credits / 30 ECTS) by engaging with supplemental academic materials, including reflective assignments and presentations.
Unicollege’s Summer School provides intensive short-term academic programs that blend structured coursework with rich cultural experiences. Designed for students seeking to make the most of their summer abroad, these programs offer courses taught in English by distinguished faculty. Participants benefit from:
- A carefully structured curriculum aligned with international credit standards.
- Complete campus services including accommodations and meal plans.
- Extensive cultural programming complementing classroom activities.
- Seamless credit transfer through standardized conversion systems.
Joining a Field Trip or Summer School program at Unicollege is more than an educational experience; it’s an opportunity for academic enrichment, personal discovery, and lifelong memories.
Welcome to a world of experiential learning at Unicollege!
Email francesca.serra@unicollege.eu for more!