Florence Higher Education Alliance

Kent State’s Florence program is a unique educational experience combining the cultural immersion in one of the world's most historic cities with a high-quality educational experience led by world renowned faculty. Located in a first class, 15th century facility in the heart of Florence, students experience a truly immersive global education experience surrounded by classmates from all over the world. The Alliance is an opportunity for KSU to invite its top partners to share in our mission to provide a high quality international educational experience to students.

Membership

KSU offers the following benefits of membership to its partner institutions (Note: All membership benefits are subject to change): 

1. Member students shall be eligible for programs and support services available at KSU Florence;  
2. Member students shall be eligible for the Global Scholarship, as well as for available competitive scholarships; 
3. Member faculty may be eligible to teach one course with a minimum of 10 students enrolled, with such assignment subject to approval by KSU;  
4. Member institutions shall be eligible for exclusive Alliance membership programming and special events; and 
5. Member institutions may promote and market the KSU Florence location as an approved study abroad location and may brand their own programs taking place at KSU Florence

KSU, as the owner and operator of the Alliance and the City of Florence, a collaborative partner, have joined together to offer an exclusive membership to a limited number of partner institutions. All members of the Alliance must be invited by KSU.