Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici is a private institution of higher education located in Florence, Italy. It has been a study abroad provider to students from all over the world since 1973. More than 2500 students attend Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici’s campus every year. In 2006, the institution became a branch campus of Marist College, located in Poughkeepsie, New York. It specializes in the arts, such as studio art, fine arts, liberal arts, and language studies. All courses are conducted in English with courses available in Italian for students who are proficient. All coursework taken at Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici allows students to earn credit towards their US and non-US degrees.