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ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute
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Discover a big university town in a small, medieval city. Perugia, a historic hilltop city rich in art and architecture, is the home of ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute. The institute offers a variety of courses, enhanced by academic field studies, community engagement, and internship placements in areas like Fair Trade, Museums, and Education. Extracurricular activities, from assisting on a fam...
Discover a big university town in a small, medieval city. Perugia, a historic hilltop city rich in art and architecture, is the home of ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute. The institute offers a variety of courses, enhanced by academic field studies, community engagement, and internship placements in areas like Fair Trade, Museums, and Education. Extracurricular activities, from assisting on a family farm to doll making for UNICEF, immerse you in local culture. Academic Pathways: General Studies: Learn Italian at your level and take electives in English. Specialized Pathways: Focus on Multi-Cultural Psychology or Food, Sustainability & Environment. Level Up in Italian: Choose full immersion through the Intensive Italian program or courses at the Università degli Studi di Perugia. The ...
Program Highlights
Take courses taught in English, which means you don’t need to speak Italian to enroll but still have the opportunity to improve your proficiency as you explore the city.
Choose from a wide variety of courses—everything from art history and performing arts to literature and political science.
Have the option to take one or two courses in the Italian language and culture.
Make the Perugia hilltop an ideal backdrop for your study.
Explore Perugia – rich in art, architecture, and historical significance and is internationally recognized as a city of learning.
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- Perugia, Italy
- Summer
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History See more
- American
- Canadian
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Learning the Real Thing
December 11, 2024by: Natalie Ruschman - United StatesProgram: ISI Perugia - The Umbra InstituteLearning abroad with Umbra was one of the best decisions I made. All my professors were extremely passionate about the subjects they were teaching, especially the Italian Renaissance class. I was in awe during field trips, being able to reflect on what we learned in class from photos and seeing it in real life was one of the highlights of this experience.

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Locations
- Perugia, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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