ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute

Spring 2027 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date January 5, 2027
Return Date April 24, 2027
Credits 16-Dec

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Fees $17,370 The tuition and fees portion of the program fee 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. Italian Immersion tuition is $15,725.
Room $3,125 The housing portion of the program fee assumes self-catered, standard accommodations. Students in catered housing or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges (see Potential Additional Fees below). Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more specific details.
Total Program Fee $20,495 Please see the Potential Additional Fees section below. Additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $250 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester. Certain courses include study related travel fees of up to $400. These will be billed directly to you by the Umbra Institute after arrival in Perugia. See additional fees below.
Meals $1,175 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $1,115 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 $250 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 estimated $195 USD for the Permesso di Soggiorno upon arrival in Italy. Visa costs are subject to change.
Local Travel $270 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 $4,260 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 1.16 to EUR 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Special Course Fee $200 - $2,000 Certain courses have additional course fees up to $400 per course. These additional course fees will be billed to you directly by ISI Perugia after onsite course registration.
Food and Sustainability Studies $1,800 Students enrolled in the Food & Sustainability Studies Program are subject to an additional tuition fee of $1,800. This supplemental fee will be billed to your Arcadia account several weeks after programs begin.
Scholars Research Program $1,800 Students enrolled in the Scholars Research Program are subject to an additional fee per semester. This supplemental fee will be billed to your Arcadia account several weeks after programs begin.
Direct Enrollment Programs $18,850 The fee for the Italian Language & Culture or the University of Perugia direct enrollment programs is $18,850 included $15,725 for tuition and $3,125 for room.
Housing Fee - Single, Shared Bathroom $600 - $750 A single room with shared bathroom option is available for an additional charge per semester. Single room availability is limited.
Housing Fee - Single, Private Bathroom $900 - $1,500 A single room with private bathroom option is available for an additional charge per semester. Single room availability is limited.
Housing Fee - Homestay $1,000 - $1,500 A homestay option within walking distance of the program is available for an additional charge per semester.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$24,755

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.