Professional Development Opportunities

NYU Florence offers students a limited number of Professional Development Opportunities each semester. 

Through the PDO Program at NYU Florence students can gain valuable international experience by working on projects under the mentorship of NYU Florence staff in the various campus offices - the Digital Studio, Villa La Pietra, the Office of Student Life, the Office of Academic Support, and the Garden Office, as well as a transversal project that focuses on sustainability.  All PDO students will work collaboratively to organize an end-of-semester conference where they will present their work.

Eligibility

All students enrolled at NYU Florence who are interested in an on-campus PDO are encouraged to apply.

Please note that there is a limited number of scholarships called Global Learning Awards available for financially eligible NYU Students who have been selected for a PDO.  Visit the Global Learning Award page for more information.

How to Apply

The DEADLINE for PDO applications is Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9:00 pm  (Central European Time) 

We will not accept late applications.

Candidates will be contacted with interview information by September 8, 2025.

Please visit the PDO Application section on this website to complete the PDO Application Form.

Please note that site supervisors reserve the right to conduct a preliminary screening of applicants based on resumes prior to assigning interview times.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Community Engagement at florence.ce@nyu.edu.