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Build Your Own Semester | Umbra Institute in Italy

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9.36 (33)Since 1999

Discover a whole new world while expanding your academic knowledge and skills in Perugia, a city often called “the big university town in a small Italian city”. Classes are taught in English and you can build your semester by selecting electives from various disciplines. This is one of the best ways to ensure that your experience abroad aligns with both your personal and degree goals. You can lea...

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Program Highlights

Choose from academic concentrations like Food, Sustainability & Environmental Studies; Psychology; Business; and more.

Be a global scholar through Umbra's Scholars Research Program or consider one of our summer internship opportunities!

Integrate into student life in the institute by joining groups, organizations, and clubs.

Enroll in summer to immerse in subjects like Italian Culture and Archaeology.

Explore Perugia as well as surrounding towns and cities in your free time.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Perugia, Italy
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement: Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • See more
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
  • European
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
See more
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Last Updated: Aug 06, 2025

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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.36

Total Reviews

33

A great semester!

May 08, 2026by: Emma Riggs - United States

Program: Build Your Own Semester | Umbra Institute in Italy

9

The staff at Umbra, whether professors or office administrators, is incredibly friendly and helpful for anything you may need. You will absolutely have opportunities to explore Italy between the trips planned by the student services team or from the trips that may be a part of your classes. Or even if you are looking for information about your own travels, the professors and staff members are full of great recommendations and bits of advice for your travels.

Amazing academic opportunities while studying abroad!

April 29, 2026by: Claudia Landon - United States

Program: Build Your Own Semester | Umbra Institute in Italy

9

Had such an amazing study abroad semester with the Umbra Institute! Having participated in two of this program's community engagement commitments, I was able to learn more about Perugia's culture and the people through my major. Along with this, the professors I had cared deeply about our learning and were passionate about what they taught (especially props to Italian Prof. Livia). Likewise, I loved Umbra Institute for its tight-knit community, which I was involved in through a work study job as a front desk receptionist. Overall, the program provided me with so many opportunities to immerse myself with the school and Perugia as a city! If you are seeking a study abroad program that values fostering a close community, I highly recommend the Umbra Institute!

AMAZING

April 23, 2026by: Jerald Herrera - United States

Program: Build Your Own Semester | Umbra Institute in Italy

10

Had a great time with Umbra. They are very helpful and have always been there to provide help with resources and advice on how to navigate the city of Perugia. They have always been very transparent about class and schedules!

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Perugia, Italy

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art & Fine Arts

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
  • European
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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