The Umbra Institute is a US study abroad program in Perugia, Italy offering semester, year-long & summer programs with a focus on community engagement.

Italy
Joined November 2011
After travelling across Europe and around the globe, our students are back in Perugia, just in time for Spooky Week at Umbra! ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธWe kicked off the celebrations with our aperitivo, this time with a special Halloween twist! ๐ŸŽƒโœจ Happy Halloween from Umbra!
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๐ŸŽ“ Dreaming of an American university experience in the heart of Italy? The Umbra Institute has you covered this spring! Learn more about studying abroad at Umbra Institute: umbra.org๐Ÿ“Œ #perugia #umbrainstitute #studyabroad #travelabroad
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Whatโ€™s learning Italian really about? Learning a new language opens up your world. ๐ŸŒ Your horizons expand, your community grows, and so do your connections! Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ve included Tandem Nights in our Italian course! #perugia #umbrainstitute #studyabroad #learningitalian
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๐Ÿ“ŒA crisp autumn day exploring central Italy! Our daytrip started on the tufa cliffs of Orvieto, descending the spiral stairs of Pozzo di San Patrizio, marveling at the stunning Duomo, and wandering historic streets and quaint shops #perugia #umbrainstitute
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๐ŸŒฟ This fall, Umbra students joined Giornata della Custodia in Piazza Monteluce. With CIA Umbria and local children, they helped repot an olive tree, creating a lasting symbol of community, care, and connection in Perugia. ๐ŸŒฑ
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September gave us plenty to remember: ๐ŸŒžAn optional weekend trip to the Cinque Terre ๐ŸŒฑCommunity Stewardship Day, in coordination with the City of Perugia โšฝCheering on the Grifo at the Perugiaโ€“La Spezia match. And this is just the beginning.๐Ÿ“
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Have you ever been to a food co-op? ๐ŸŒฑ Students in our Food, Sustainability, & Environment program visited Birร  Food Co-op, the first and only food co-op in Umbria, to see firsthand how a cooperative grocery model can grow directly out of the community it serves.
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Moments we definitely want to remember: Our student weekend in the Cinque Terre. A chance to learn, discover, experience Italian culture, spend time together, and see with their own eyes one of the most beautiful corners of Italy. #umbrainstitute #cinqueterre #italy #studyabroad
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From cozy winters โ„๏ธ to blooming springs ๐ŸŒธ, sunny summers โ˜€๏ธ, and colorful falls ๐Ÿ‚ โ€” every season brings a different side of Perugia. โœจ Whatโ€™s your favorite season in Perugia? ๐Ÿ’› #perugia #umbrainstitute #studyabroad #travelabroad
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Whatโ€™s kinda chic, according to you? Write it in the comments! Learn more about studying abroad at Umbra Institute: umbra.org #perugia #umbrainstitute #fall26 #italy #studyabroad
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New faces everywhere, first hellos, and a whole lot of excitement. ๐Ÿค Welcome to your new home. Andiamo! โœจ Learn more about studying abroad at Umbra Institute: umbra.org #perugia #umbrainstitute #fall26 #italy #studyabroad
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Ciao from the team thatโ€™s got your back while you make Perugia your home away from home! ๐Ÿ’› Learn more about studying abroad at Umbra Institute: umbra.org #perugia #umbrainstitute #9to5 #italy #studyabroad
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Weโ€™re so happy to be back with our Fall โ€™26 students! Theyโ€™ve traveled far to get hereโ€”but not nearly as far as theyโ€™ll go. Welcome to Perugia, Fall โ€™26. The journey starts here. ๐Ÿ’› #perugia #umbrainstitute #fall26 #italy #studyabroad
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๐Ÿ“ŒWhatโ€™s kinda chic, according to you? Write it in the comments!โœ๏ธ Learn more about studying abroad at Umbra Institute: umbra.org #perugia #umbrainstitute #fall26 #italy #studyabroad #kindachic
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What should I bring along to study in Perugia? Hereโ€™s Hannahโ€™s perspective, a Spring 2026 student from Clark University. Learn more about studying abroad at Umbra Institute: umbra.org #perugia #umbrainstitute #studyabroad #travelabroad
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To all the students from around the world who spent part of their journey with us at Umbra, thank you for the memories, the friendships, and the moments we shared. Thank you for bringing your stories, cultures, and perspectives to our community.
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Looking for inspiration in Perugia? โœจ Here are Evangeline's top recommendations for discovering the city. #perugia #umbrainstitute
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Looking for the best cafรฉ in Perugia? โ˜•๏ธ Hannah spent the semester exploring the city's coffee scene and found her favorite spots along the way. Which one would you try first? #studyabroad #perugia #studentlife #umbraexperience #coffeeculture
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Walk a day in my shoes! Thank you, Evangeline, for taking us along on a day in Perugia during the summer as part of the Intensive Italian Summer Program. #umbra #studyabroad #italy #perugia #intensiveitalian #summerinitaly #studenttakeover
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Join the European Archaeology Days on June 12 in Castiglione del Lago and get a rare look at an active archaeological excavation. Watch archaeology happen in real time and meet the researchers bringing the past to light. ๐Ÿ“ Umbria, Italy
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