Study at The Umbra Institute

The Umbra Institute is a small institution growing since its inception in the fall of 2000. The mission of the institute is to provide excellent academics in a rich and exciting cultural environment, bound together with a high level of service and support to students. Central to the city of Perugia, the institute’s facilities include wireless cafes, study rooms, a student lounge, and fully equipped multimedia classrooms.

The city of Perugia is a great place to get away from the high-traffic tourist destinations of Florence and Rome and experience Italy with Italians. Students are encouraged to get involved in community activities and the city welcomes interest and ideas for visitors in town for a semester or year. Perugia is also a great starting point to visit other parts of Umbria, Tuscany, and beyond.

Program Highlights
Helpful links
The Umbra Institute
City of Perugia
Language of Instruction
English with some Italian
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – January to April
Semester II – September to December
Specialties
Archeology, creative writing, business and marketing, art and art history, Italian language, and European studies.
Housing
Student-shared apartments
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Italy.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 3.0 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program type
Preferred Partner
Cost
Partner program prices are not linked to University of Mississippi tuition. For the Fall 2007 semester, the cost to study in Perugua is $10,025. This cost INCLUDES tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, and international health insurance. The cost DOES NOT INCLUDE the University of Mississippi application fee, meals, course materials, personal spending money, or passport fees.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at The Umbra Institute students must complete the following two applications:
Deadline
March 21