Description

Spend a part of your summer studying in historical Italy, embracing the culture for both the old and the new. The Umbra Institute is located in the heart of Perugia, in a splendid structure that was formerly a palace for Italian nobility, Palazzo Oddi. The palace maintains its distinct Renaissance character, while offering extensive modern facilities including a library, computer lab, classrooms, and a student lounge. At Umbra, you'll learn from accomplished faculty who have vast experience working with study abroad students and who live, work and study in Italy themselves. Instructors at the Umbra Institute are known for being very approachable and empathetic to your needs and concerns as an international student.

The Umbra Institute is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Italy, and accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges through its partnership with Arcadia University.

Credits
General Studies Program:
Students may enroll in one course for three or four credits or two courses for 6-8 credits.

Intensive Language program:
Students will earn 8 semester hours of credit.

Admission Requirements

GPA Requirements: 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Highlights

Students can choose from two program options in Perugia:

1. General Studies Program: Italian Culture in Perugia
This five-week program at the Umbra Institute offers a wide variety of courses -- everything from art history and performing arts, to literature and political science. Each course awards three semester hours of credit. You can opt to take one or two courses and can expect to earn between 3 and 8 credits. Your studies will really come to life through various field excursions to the main cities and cultural centers in Umbria, Tuscany, and the surrounding area. All summer courses are taught in English.

2. Intensive Italian Culture in Perugia
For students who wish to concentrate on improving their language proficiency, as well as take courses in Italian culture, the intensive immersion program at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia offers a unique opportunity for students at all proficiency levels. Students will enroll in classes with students from all around the world, whose common language is Italian. The program offers students an intensive, full-immersion Italian language and culture experience. Students can study Italian language exclusively. They may also take courses covering various topics in Italian language, literature, art, history and culture, depending on their level of proficiency. Courses are offered at four different levels of Italian, ranging from beginning to advanced.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Art History
• Art/fine Arts
• Culture
• History
• Italian
• Theater, Drama, Dance

Cost in US$:

Inquire about specific cost.

Program Fees Include:

Tuition, housing, excursions, academic advising, pre-departure services, host country orientation, host country support, health and accident insurance, ISIC card and Arcadia University transcript.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Independent living

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.

Year Founded

1853