FIU has had an Agreement with University of Genoa (UniGe) since 2005. The departments of Architecture have been collaborating ever since, over time building with other departments such as Engineering, and currently in development with Languages and Law, among others.
Pictured, from left to right: Giuliano Scarsi, Program Manager of FIU Genoa, AVP Julissa Castellanos of FIU Global, Rachel Stowe Program Manager of FIU Genoa, President Jeanette Nunez of FIU, Dr. Stefania Michelucci, University of Genoa Delegate to International Affairs with USA/Canada, Dr Elizabeth Bejar, Provost of FIU, Christiano Lepratti, University of Genoa Professor of Architecture and delegate for Internationalization, and Chiara Collela also from University of Genoa.
FIU's partnerships in Genoa create opportunities for students to engage with local institutions, businesses, and organizations while developing a broader global perspective.. Pictured: FIU Provost Dr Elizabeth Bejar, US Consular Agenct to Genoa Anna Maria Saiano, and FIU President Jeanette Nunez
FIU & Renovatio
Renovatio Association is a partnership launched in 2025 to enhance at a didactical level professional development including content creation, digital skills, and public speaking for students in the context of building cultural promotion strategies. To follow the work FIU Genoa students have created thanks to this partnership, follow @renovatiotveng on Instagram.
Cultural Institutions: The Wolfsoniana
Among the many significant cultural and artistic institutions in Genoa, there is the great Wolfsoniana Collection, compiled by Miami native and longtime Genoa resident Micky Wolfson, Jr. In 2007 Wolfson donated the collection to the Fondazione Colombo, now part of the Fondazione Palazzo Ducale. The Wolfsoniana has its sister collection in Miami, the Wolfsonian, which is now part of Florida International University. Together, FIU World Center Genoa along with the Wolfsiana celebrated 20 years in Genoa. Pictured above: Mickey Wolfson with Genoa Program Managers at the 20th anniversary celebration in October of 2025. Below: Julissa Castellanos, AVP of World Locations at FIU and Mickey Wolfson at the same celebration.