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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.



5-2-2008 Professor of Art History Accepts Prestigious Position in Florence
Dr. Michael Kwakkelstein, professor of art history, has been named Director of the Dutch University Institute for Art History in Florence, Italy.

4-24-2008 Journalism Students Interact With Woodward and Bernstein
Students enrolled in Umbra’s comparative journalism course had the opportunity to interact with two prized American journalists, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, last week.

4-21-2008 Student Presentations At Umbra
Student presenters inform fellow students, faculty, and staff about their research conducted during the Spring 2008 semester at the Umbra Institute.

4-16-2008 Umbra Behind The Curtains of Local TV
Umbra Institute students visit the local headquarters of Italian national television.



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Perugia, Italy 06123

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