Contents MISSION 3 ARTWORKS ABOUT 3 Page 4 (top left): Lovisa Rönngren ACADEMIC SCHOOLS 4 LdM Student ACADEMICS 6 PROGRAMS AND DEGREES 8 Page 4 (top right): Courtesy of Livia Quaresmini, LdM Professor FLORENCE 10 TUSCANIA 12 TWO ITALIES PROGRAM 14 STUDENT LIFE 15 HOW TO APPLY 16 “Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici has had a lasting impression on my life. The experiences of cultural immersion, creating lasting Italian friendships from all over the world have changed me for the better.” Shelby R. ISTITUTO LORENZO DE’ MEDICI 2 Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici THE ITALIAN INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE MISSION With nearly 50 years of experience in international higher education, LdM is dedicated to delivering high quality learning opportunities to students from around the globe. By expanding their knowledge and understanding of the world, LdM challenges students to evolve within the global community, focusing on the lessons of past and present cultures to cultivate a better tomorrow. Through experiential learning at each of our two sites in Italy, LdM fosters students’ professional and personal development and empowers them to achieve their academic and career goals. ABOUT Founded in 1973 in Florence, Istituto Lorenzo The educational opportunities at each of LdM’s de’ Medici (LdM) is among Italy’s most two sites are deeply rooted in their surrounding comprehensive and well established international environments, allowing students to experience institutions in higher education. In addition to firsthand the inspiring culture of both historical and its main campus in Florence, LdM has premises contemporary Italy. Committed to the empowerment in Tuscania, a historical town in northern Lazio. of students as active participants in the learning Excluding the academic terms affected by process through both traditional and innovative COVID-19, LdM hosts an average of more than educational approaches, LdM integrates learning 3000 students per year from all over the world. with personal growth and community engagement. NEARLY 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici is affiliated with LdM is approved by the Centrala institutions worldwide and is registered and studiestödsnämnden (CSN), the Swedish Board of authorized in Italy by the Ministry of Education Student Finance, by the Norwegian Lånekassen, effective December 2, 1989. Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, by Lanasjodur Islenskra Namsmanna (LIN), the Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici is approved by the US Icelandic Student Loan Fund, and it has been Middle States Commission on Higher Education awarded the European quality certification ISO as a branch campus of Marist College, with particular note on the quality of LdM facilities and 9001:2015 by European Quality Assurance. academic environment. Both LdM Florence and LdM Tuscania are approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. 3 ISTITUTO LORENZO DE’ MEDICI Academic Schools LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CREATIVE ARTS The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is the largest The School of Creative Arts fosters the development of the professional of LdM’s 7 schools. With 16 departments spanning across the skills and intellectual growth necessary for undertaking creative and humanities, social sciences, business, and communications, LdM intellectual inquiries and traducing them into a work of art. This encourages interdisciplinary inquiry on global issues through a evolution is achieved through the study of the artistic traditions of distinctly blended curriculum that broadens students’ perspectives, the masters while embracing a culture of innovation and change. By inspires potential, and advances possibilities for personal and building an expressive language, students acquire a refined set of tools professional growth. for personal awareness, expression, and creativity. The curriculum relies on a flexible structure aiming to elicit students’ ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE drive to create, encouraging their natural expression, as well as their The School of Italian Language and Culture has more than 45 years critical self-awareness. of experience and research in teaching Italian language and culture. Its curriculum provides invaluable insight into the origins and DESIGN development of the Italian language tradition and its continuing legacy The School of Design a comprehensive methodology to design that and influence in today’s globalized world. A comprehensive range of fosters innovative ideas and individual thinking. The curriculum courses on literature, art, and history introduce students to different promotes an intercultural and interdisciplinary dialogue, through aspects of Italian culture. LdM integrates academic activities with courses that cater to both beginners and advanced students. activities, such as language exchange, that further enrich the students’ stay in Italy, while fostering confidence in their newly acquired language. Students participate in a wide range of learning activities with concentrations in architecture, fashion design, marketing and merchandising, graphic design, interior design, and jewelry design. 7 SCHOOLS, Preparing themselves to become leaders in their future international careers, students learn how to make strategic decisions in professional 36 DEPARTMENTS, contexts, read market trends, and formulate dynamic, effective and 500+ COURSES successful designs, while building their professional portfolios. ISTITUTO LORENZO DE’ MEDICI 4 NUTRITION, ITALIAN GASTRONOMY AND CULTURE AGRICULTURE The School of Nutrition, Italian Gastronomy, and Culture is offering The School of Agriculture in Tuscania aims to unite traditional and courses inspired by Italy's rich culinary traditions. innovative methods of sustainable and environmentally responsible agriculture through a holistic approach. The School’s interdisciplinary curriculum conducts a parallel rigorous scientific discourse on the principles of nutrition and on the way in Students gain the tools and knowledge to link the environmental, which the socio-cultural, historical and anthropological characteristics social and cultural management of natural resources to preserve of the different regions of Italy are reflected in their culinary heritage. biodiversity. The School’s curriculum relies not only on practical applications, but also on the study of social and cultural implications, Committed to teaching students to understand food as a primary encompassing a variety of themes that range from the food supply to form of cultural and artistic expression, LdM instructors combine forestry management. creativity with scientific rigor in the nutrition research and practice. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Thanks to our dedicated faculty, students are introduced to the “LdM is such a welcoming school, eye-opening world of scientific knowledge and methods, in an the professors and advisors are all approach that combines focused instruction with hands-on lab work. incredible people; I am so happy to say The University of Florence’s “Science Center” also collaborates with LdM’s Restoration Department to instill in students an Florence, Italy, is where I first had my understanding of the chemical principles and analytical methods study abroad experience.” that constitute the foundations of art conservation. - Jinxuan C. 5 ISTITUTO LORENZO DE’ MEDICI Academics Dedicated international professors, small class sizes and inspiring academic fieldtrips. For those pursuing an academic experience abroad, a passionate interest or wanting to specialize in a professional career, LdM programs offer students the best opportunity to advance in their educational goals. ISTITUTO LORENZO DE’ MEDICI 6 Due to LdM’s favorable positioning, fully equipped facilities FACULTY and innovative methods, students can enjoy hands-on, The LdM faculty is comprised of nearly 200 highly trained and interdisciplinary learning with experts while experiencing Italy as a experienced faculty members who rank among the best in their classroom without walls. respective fields. Faculty selection is based on academic qualifications LdM’s style of academic learning gives each individual the as well as communication skills, professional experience, and opportunity for personal expression and the practical application commitment to community engagement, among other LdM core of new skills, through interdisciplinary projects and engagement values. with the professional sector. LdM students have integral roles Selected from various countries, LdM faculty members share an in conferences, creative arts and design exhibitions, theatre international outlook that supports the LdM mission to deliver a high performances and film productions, archaeological digs, restoration standard education experience. They are skilled specialists in their projects, and many other activities that complement the respective fields, hold doctorate degrees, and have varied experience academic experience. as researchers, professors, and collaborators from Italian universities. With such extensive experiences in academia and industry, LdM COURSE OFFERINGS AND CREDIT TRANSFER faculty members are actively engaged both in the education process There are more than 500 courses in 36 departments aimed to and in their professional fields. enhance the students’ academic paths and to enrich their learning experience, personal growth, and real-world skills. Students may earn US credits for courses taken at LdM. Students enrolling directly It was the professors who made my experience through LdM have the option of receiving