University for Foreigners of Perugia
University for Foreigners of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
University for Foreigners of Perugia
The University for Foreigners in Perugia, setting which is unique in Italy was founded in the early 1920’s with the aim of teaching Italian civilization and artistic heritage to foreigners, this University has distinguished itself from the beginning as a symbol of open-mindedness and tolerance and as a meeting point for people of different cultures, and is now a real ‘laboratory’ of intercultural education.
Its exclusive identity is currently represented by the specialist vocation of teaching Italian as a second language and its cultural forms such as art, literature and business. Its institutional responsibility is to promote Italian language and culture throughout the world and to encourage a greater appreciation for the diversities among us.
Since the beginning of the Nineties, this extraordinary experience of internationalisation has been expanded in terms of teaching with the introduction of Bachelor and Master degree courses and Postgraduate degrees for Italian and foreign students.
Within the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, the University for Foreigners of Perugia currently offers a rich and varied training framework in which, in addition to courses in Italian language and culture and refresher courses for teachers of Italian as a foreign language, there are undergraduate and Master's degree in the fields of teaching and promotion of Italian language and culture, advertising communications,and international relations. Completing the training we offer postgraduate courses aimed at professional specialization and research activities such as Masters at I and II level and Doctoral Research opportunities.
The University is located in Perugia, one of the most interesting cities in Italy in terms of its artistic, historical and monumental patrimony. Located in central Italy, between Rome and Florence, Perugia is a lively and modern cultural centre characterised by a rich annual agenda of events and exhibitions, rendering it interesting all year round.
The University for Foreigners headquarters is located in the historical Palazzo Gallenga in the heart of the the city. Just five minutes’ walk from here are the other four campus buildings -Prosciutti, Orvieto, Valitutti and Lupattelli – in the University complex ,situated in the splendid urban park “Santa Margherita” in via XIV Settembre and within walking distance from the historic centre.
Features
The University for Foreigners of Perugia is a small state-supported university in Perugia, Italy, founded in the 1920s with the mission of teaching Italian language and culture to international students. It offers courses ranging from Italian language certificates to full degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD) aimed at both Italian and foreign students. The university emphasises intercultural training, openness and a multicultural campus atmosphere. With a high share of foreign students (~36%), it functions as a dedicated international hub for Italian studies and language immersion. It benefits from a central historic location, a specialised focus, and personalised student-staff ratios compared with large universities.
Accommodation
Off-Campus Accommodations Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own, and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
Work While Studying
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Co-op/Internship Participation
Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.
Featured Programmes
Average Time To Receive Acceptance Letter
September - June
2 days
Location
Piazza Braccio Fortebraccio, 4, 06122 Perugia PG, Italy
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