Spend a semester studying in the radiant heart of Italy. On Semester in Perugia you will be enrolled at the Umbra Institute, which has set itself apart with distinctive academic programs that allow you to immerse yourself in Italian culture and learn both in and beyond the classroom.

A custom study abroad experience in Italy’s college town! Our Semester in Perugia program has all the essential elements of a life-changing study abroad experience: world-class academics, warm weather, incredible cuisine, and a young, vibrant atmosphere in the heart of a cosmopolitan city.

Life in an Italian college town – You will study in Italy’s biggest college town, a city of approximately 150,000 people that teems with some of the country’s finest cafés, restaurants, and nightlife.

A custom study abroad experience – You’ll design the study abroad program that best suits your academic needs with one of our four study options available. And if that’s not enough for you, there is also an Honors Program!

Student activities and excursions – During your time abroad, you will have the option of participating in social events, excursions, and cultural activities. We can also help you arrange a language-exchange program with a local Italian student.

• One day and one weekend excursion
• Study in a close-knit environment
• Classes offered in 4 distinct academic tracks
• Honors courses
• World-famous chocolate and gelato
• Cosmopolitan feel with great restaurants, cafes, and nightlife
• One of the notable art centers of Italy
• Give back to the local community by volunteering

• Shared apartments within walking distance of the program, with shared bedroom, kitchen and living areas

Courses include art history, cultural studies, food science, history, Italian studies, international business, literature, marketing, political science, studio art, and culinary arts.

For a complete list of course offerings, please click Here for Spring and Here for Fall.

Small city

4-5 courses (12-18 US credits)

2.75/4.0

English and Italian

Spring 2013*:

Start Date: January 4
End Date: April 26

Fall 2013*:

Start Date: August 30
End Date: December 13

$14,890*

*Cost subject to change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

• One day and one weekend excursion
• Full-time tuition and fees
• Housing
• Pre-departure and onsite orientation
• Airport pick-up
• Medical & Accident insurance
• Umbra Institute Official Transcript
• Numerous social activities
• Carbon offset of travel & Green Travel Guide

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

IEP at Ohio University
Walter International Education Center
15 Park Place
Athens, OH 45701

“The Umbria Institute provided not only a great education, but it gave me a new family (roommates) that I will always stay in touch with, and a special connection with a country that I feel I could call home. I would not change anything about my experience.”

Nicolette G.