Program Overview

Università di Stranieri di Perugia (University for Foreigners of Perugia)

Spend a semester or an academic year in the beautiful city of Perugia in central Italy’s Umbria region. Perugia has a medieval old town and is also known as a student town.

Application Dates

Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 Exchange Programs

Applications open from October 1, 2025, to January 12, 2026.

Key Information

Location

Perugia, Italy

Language

Italian

Program Type

Semester exchange: Fall, Winter, Academic Year

Requirements

Minimum GPA 2.7.

Program Details

Academic Information

Incoming students are offered the possibility of attending all the courses available in the two major areas of study:

• Italian language and culture for foreigners; dedicated to students who have no knowledge of Italian or who want to improve their linguistic skill till the advanced level including cultural aspects of Italian arts, culture, etc;
• Courses, in the areas of communication, advertising, tourism, promotion of the territory, international relations, etc.

The European credit system used ECTS credits. 6 ECTS = 1 UCalgary half-course equivalent (3 unit course). At the host university, students are typically expected to take 24-30 ECTS (12-15 UCalgary units) per semester.

Semester Dates

The academic year is divided into two semesters. The first semester (Fall) runs from late September to mid-late February and the second semester runs from late February to late July (including exam periods).

Costs & Funding

1. Costs
   • Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider.
   • Students should budget about 700-800 euros per month to cover basic living costs such as accommodation, food, books, and public transport.
2. Funding
   • Students can take their UCalgary funding with them on exchange.
   • The office administers several awards, including the Global Access Fund and the Global Learning Award.
   • Italian Study Abroad Award: One award, provided by Calgary's local Italian community and facilitated by the UCalgary Italian Department.
   • Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary Scholarship in Italian Studies: One award, managed by The Calgary Foundation. Students who are Alberta residents working towards a major or minor in Italian Studies may be eligible.

Accommodation

• Italian universities are typically less campus-based, thus accommodation is often not directly affiliated with the university.
• The accommodation at the partner is off-campus.
• Accommodation (dormitory style) costs around 200 euros per month and homestay about 250 euros per month.

Eligibility & Application Requirements

• This exchange is open to regular, full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-).
• Perugia offers Italian language courses at various levels. No Italian is required for beginners Italian courses. The other courses are taught in Italian.
• Applicants must have a command of Italian at minimum B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR), or have completed at least two 300-level courses in Italian, or possess equivalent knowledge.

Additional Information & FAQs

• What options are available for improving my Italian in Perugia?
  • The University for Foreigners of Perugia offers Italian courses that you can take as part of your exchange.
• Are there accessibility services?
  • For information on accessibility and support services at campuses across Europe, please check out Inclusive Mobility.
  • The Jaccede interactive platform also provides a searchable user-built database to identify important accessibility information of public places and locations.