| Departure Date | August 28, 2025 | |
| Return Date | April 25, 2026 | |
| Credits | 24-32 | |
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Orientation | $29,745 | The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript. |
| Room | $6,250 | The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing, single accommodations or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more details. |
| Total Program Fee | $35,995 | Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin. |
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Books | $500 | The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the year. Certain courses include course activity fees up to $400. These special course fees will be billed directly to you by the Umbra Institute after arrival in Perugia. See Potential Additional Fees below. |
| Meals | $2,415 | This estimate is based on the cost of meals prepared by the student in the residence facilities provided. |
| Personal | $1,975 | This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses. |
| Student Visa | $300 | For students studying in Italy for longer than 90 days, the Italian National Visa (D Visa) processing fee is approximately $56 USD; the fee is updated by consulates every three months to adjust for inflation and exchange rate. Students should also budget an additional $50 USD in estimated shipping. Students should also anticipate paying an additional $195 USD for the Permesso di Soggiorno upon arrival in Italy. Visa costs are subject to change. |
| Local Travel | $560 | Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program. |
| Program Travel | $1,200 | The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel. |
| Total Estimate of Additional Expenses | $6,950 | These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 1.08 to EUR 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates. |
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Housing Fee | $600 - $900 | Students assigned to a single room with shared bath ($600) or single room with private bath ($900) will incur additional per-semester fees. |
| Special Course Fee | $300 - $2,000 | Certain courses have additional course activity fees up to $295. These additional course fees will be billed to you directly by the Umbra Institute after course registration. |
| Food and Sustainability Studies | $1,000 | Students enrolled in the Food & Sustainability Studies Program will be subject to an additional per-semester tuition fee of $1,000. |
| Direct Enrollment Programs | $0 - $0 | The Italian Language and Culture and University of Perugia direct enrollment programs fee of $31,995 includes $25,745 for tuition and $6,250 for room. |
| Scholars Program | $1,000 | Students enrolled in the Scholar Research Program will be subject to an additional per-semester tuition fee of $1,000. |
The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.