The Venice Studio Arts Program offers students an unparalleled opportunity to refine their skills during the summer term and find inspiration in a city whose name is synonymous with visual art. The program is based at Boston University’s beautiful center near Campo Santa Margherita, which includes studio space, classrooms, and administrative offices. Students also profit from art history lectures that are held on site in Venice’s grand piazzas, churches, and museums. During the six-week program, students in Venice will take two courses of their choice in painting, drawing, graphic design, or Italian art history. No background in Italian language is required and all courses are taught in English.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- Program open to painting, graphic design, art history, sculpture, and art education majors, as well as non-majors
- Undergraduate and graduate students may apply
- Previous painting or graphic design experience required
- Admissions Requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Students enroll in two of the following four-unit courses. All students must enroll for a total of eight units.
Housing & Student Services
University Dormitory
- Double occupancy rooms with beds, desk, kitchenette, private bathroom, and air conditioning.
- Kitchenette includes a sink, small microwave, refrigerator, electric cook top, and basic utensils.
- Bed and bath linens changed weekly, plus weekly room cleaning.
- Board is not included in this program. A café/restaurant is available onsite (additional charges apply), in addition to kitchenette facilities.
- Common areas include study spaces, a courtyard, laundry facilities (additional charges apply), and a fitness room.
- Wireless is available throughout. 24-hour reception.
- Limited single rooms may be available, if for medical needs, for an additional charge.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Term
Program Dates
Late May to Early July
Summer Term
Applications Open
December 1
Summer Term
Application Deadline
March 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025 Tuition and Fees: $10,161
Cost includes tuition, housing, partial board, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses for summer 2025
- Grants and Scholarships available
- BU Study Abroad arranges a transatlantic group flight that is not included in the program fee. We recommend that students take this flight.