Study Abroad Programs in Perugia, Italy

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 learn more about available electives by getting in touch with us. Community engagement opportunities, excursions to famous cities and sites, and extracurricular activities (wine tastings, language exchanges) are incorporated into your courses. Our diverse faculty and friendly staff strive to integrate your study with a real Italian experience. The location of Perugia atop a hill makes for a picturesque backdrop for your study-abroad experience in Italy. It is rich in history, architecture, and art and is recognized internationally as a city of learning. Plus, it offers easy access to equally beautiful Italian destinations – Florence, Rome, Siena, Assisi, and Cortona. Its international airport can take you to destinations like London and Brussels.

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 Scholar's Program: Conduct independent research. Your experience includes the Arcadia Abroad Italy Weekend, a tailored trip to explore hidden areas of the Italian countryside, fostering community and authentic discovery.