Mission

NECA was founded…

to provide university students a quality study abroad program in Florence, Italy, that meets U.S. university academic standards, and is committed to providing students individual attention in a friendly, international atmosphere that enables students to study and experience Italian culture firsthand. The goal of NECA is to nourish students’ desire for learning and to enrich their university studies with a new dimension.

NECA is an Accredited Study Abroad Program…

dedicated to a high level of instruction with a qualified international teaching staff that encourages students to make the most of their study experience abroad. Courses at NECA have an Interdisciplinary Approach that foster a widened viewpoint and are based on Experiential Learning. All courses are designed to stimulate students’ interests and to challenge their way of thinking.

NECA is also committed…

to providing motivating and flexible Directed Study/Individualized Programs and gladly welcomes the opportunity to develop unique and specialized study abroad opportunities together with U.S. university administrators and faculty for their students.

NECA also offers…

Alumni Programs and Educational Guided Tours for students and curious travelers.

Fields of Study

(in alphabetical order)

Anthropology
Architecture
Art History
Business
Composition
Design
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
Film
Fine Arts
History
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Italian Language
Italian Studies
Liberal Studies
Literature
Painting
Performing Arts
Photography
Political Science
Psychology
Sculpture
Sociology
Studio Art
Sustainable Development
Women’s Studies

FLORENCE FOR STUDY ABROAD

Located in the valley of the Arno River, Florence is the capital the Tuscany region. It is home to some of the greatest artistic and architectural monuments, making it a world capital of learning, art, and culture.

World Heritage Site
The artistic, cultural, and historical patrimony of Florence has had an overwhelming impact on Western civilization. The entire historical center of the city has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Birthplace of the Renaissance
Known as “the Cradle of the Renaissance”, Florence was once home to great innovative thinkers, scientists, and artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Machiavelli, and Galileo.
Visitor Friendly
Since Florence is an international center for the arts, learning, and business, it is an “easy” city for students and visitors alike. Florence provides great shopping, eating, and entertainment opportunities.

OUR VALUES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Courses at NECA have an interdisciplinary approach that fosters a widened viewpoint based on experiential learning. Students are encouraged to take a step out of their own culture and environment and to see things from a new perspective to develop a deeper understanding of their world and themselves in an international environment.

U.S. UNIVERSITY STANDARDS

As an academic program with a highly-qualified teaching staff, NECA offers upper division courses in many fields of study allowing students to fulfill degree requirements while abroad.

FLEXIBILITY

Customized programs and courses can be designed to fulfill students’ requirements. NECA also offers Directed Study/Individualized Programs.

COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND FACULTY

NECA gladly welcomes the opportunity to develop unique and specialized study abroad opportunities together with U.S. university administrators and faculty. Universities and Colleges can submit their proposal for a customized year, semester, winter term, spring break term, or summer program.

PERSONALIZED STUDENT ASSISTANCE

NECA’s experienced staff provides personalized student assistance, centrally located academic facilities, cultural events and activities, orientation, and help with other logistical needs. Before enrollment NECA provides students with pre-departure academic advising and pre-departure travel counseling. Upon enrollment NECA staff can assist students with further requirements and insurance.

Why choose Neca and why come to study in Florence?

The goal of NECA Programs is to nourish students’ desire for learning and to enrich their university studies with an international experience.

Since Florence is an international center for the arts, learning, and business, it is an “easy” city for students and visitors alike. Florence provides great shopping, eating, and entertainment opportunities.