Semester in Perugia is housed at the Umbra Institute, which was founded in 1999 to offer academic programs for US college and university students. Located in Italy’s University City, you will meet students from all over the world studying at either of the 3 universities located in the center. This is the perfect program for anyone interested in cultural Italian life, in relation to business, humanities and language. All semester students take an Italian class along with their courses throughout the semester to ensure communication with the locals and integration into all this beautiful city has to offer.
The Institute is recognized by Italy’s Ministry of Education, and its relationships with the local government, private foundations, and cultural institutions guarantee a truly immersive experience in the city and local culture. Umbra staff is dedicated to giving students a truly immersive experience by holding workshops and activities focused on Italian lifestyle to help students understand the world around them. This matched with your new Italian language skills makes for a comprehensive study abroad experience.
All courses integrate local resources, immersing you in the Perugian environment through on-site learning. The faculty comprises professors from Italy, the European Union, and the United States. Most of the courses taught at Umbra incorporate a field trip outside the city that truly brings the classroom to life. Take an Art History course and experience all that Florence has to offer on your trip. Or take a course focused on the history and culture of Italian cuisine and taste for yourself all that it has to offer. In Perugia, the world outside the classroom is just as significant as the one within!