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Nestled in the radiant heart of Italy, the Umbra Institute offers semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs for American and Italian college students. Since its origin in 1999, the Institute has continued to set itself apart as a provider of distinctive academic programs, allowing students the opportunity to learn both in and beyond the classroom in the vibrant city of Perugia. Continuing its tradition of excellence, the Umbra Institute has just launched several new academic programs to offer students a truly immersive study abroad experience. To find out more, please peruse our website or contact us with any questions.



8-30-2010 Umbra Makes Changes to Summer Program
New summer session 2011 program dates!

4-12-2010 Umbra Represented at the Forum on Education Abroad
Dr. Francesco Burzacca presented on the role of community engagement in enhancing second language acquisition.

3-25-2010 Umbra Professor Presents at Conference
Professor Adrian Hoch will be representing the Institute at an upcoming conference in Paris.

3-8-2010 New book an example of Umbra’s contribution to Perugia
A newly-published anthology about Perugia seen through foreigners’ eyes has submissions from a number of Umbra students and professors.



The Umbra Institute
Via dei Priori 84
Perugia, Italy 06123

Tel: +39 075-573-4595
Fax: +39 075-573-7033