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Arcadia Abroad - ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute Summer

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Program Overview

Lose yourself in a medieval Italian city in summertime-

Often called ‘the big university town in a small Italian city,’ Perugia is the home of The Umbra Institute, an ISI Abroad academic partner of Arcadia which offers popular summer courses for those interested in learning Italian and understanding Italy’s history and culture.

The institute also offers field study to famous Italian cities and sites, community engagement opportunities, and extracurricular activities to take you out of the classroom and into the real Italy in Umbria, Tuscany and other Italian regions. Perugia's stunning hilltop location and international recognition as a city of learning serves as the ideal backdrop for your study abroad.

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Program Highlights

You'll participate in the Arcadia Italy Weekend: A tailored weekend trip for all Arcadia students coming to Italy to enhance a sense of belonging to the Arcadia community.
All General Studies courses are in English. No Italian is needed to enroll, but you will improve your proficiency as you explore the city and interact with its residents (Session 1, 2, or 1 & 2).
If you're looking to level up your Italian language proficiency, you have the option to participate in a specialized 6 week (Session 3) language immersion academic pathway.
A wide variety of courses offered– from art history and performing arts, to literature and political science, and the option to take classes in Italian language & culture on the General Studies track.
Perugia’s hilltop location serves as the ideal backdrop for your study - Rich in art, architecture, and historical significance, it is internationally recognized as a city of learning.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Transcript Fees
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Academic Credit

Program Details

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Locations

  • Perugia, Italy

Fields & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film
  • Food Science
  • Italian
  • Literature
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mathematics
  • Photography
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Travel & Tourism

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

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