Useful Information

Lucca and its surroundings are rich in history and, at the same time, open to the future.
Throughout the years, this medieval Tuscan city has maintained the characteristics of the small capital it has been almost up to the unification of Italy. The streets and piazzas of the historic centres, the churches and buildings, and its overall urban layout show how smooth and uninterrupted its development has been over the centuries, providing an ideal setting for a campus within which experiences can be shared and personal contact can be enhanced.
The Renaissance city walls and the natural amphitheatre of the hills beyond unite in a perfect blend of nature and the work of man.
Beyond the hills, the beaches of Versilia and the mountains of Garfagnana are uniquely attractive thanks to the variety of their landscapes and their accessibility.
Lucca has good connections to other large towns, to cities and other university centres of the region, and it is close to both Pisa and Florence international airports.

Before traveling please check:

  • That your passport/ID Card is valid throughout the whole period of your stay in Lucca. Please note that processing the renewal of a passport may take a long time and it is better to do it plenty of time in advance;
  • If you need a VISA to enter Italy. If you have any doubts, check out the Services and Facilities section on our website. In general, you can also find information through your Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Please take into account that obtaining a VISA in some countries may take up to 2 months;
  • If there are any other entry requirements.

Here are some items that should be part of your carry-on luggage:

  • Passport and other important documents;
  • Other supporting financial documents;
  • Address of your destination;
  • Medications you use regularly, extra prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses;
  • Italian translation for important documents (i.e. Driving License);
  • Credit card;
  • Driving License: depending on the country issuing your license, it can be valid or must be accompanied by a translation or an international license. Please check with the School for more information. Please note that in Italy your driving license cannot be used as a passport or an ID card;
  • Some Euro currency for immediate expenses (taxi or meal etc.).