Perugia

Perugia is located on a scenic hilltop in Umbria in Central Italy.  Perugia is commonly referred to as the “heart” of Italy (geographically and culturally).  The city is rich in art, architecture, and history.  It’s known as an Italian college city and the students help to keep the “heart” thumping.  The energy is Perugia is endless with the restaurants, jazz cafes, cinemas, museums, and theaters.

As a student in Perugia, you will have the chance to truly engage yourself in Italian life and culture. Opportunities to learn the language and mingle with the locals are everywhere, while students who study in bigger cities like Rome and Florence often find themselves unable to move beyond the tourist sphere. The city of Perugia is your classroom, and by taking advantage of all it has to offer, you can ensure that your study abroad experience is one of a kind.

Top things to do in Perugia

Perugia Festivals:

The city hosts a huge international Jazz Festival, the Umbria Jazz Festival, that runs for two weeks in July and MusicFestPerugia, two weeks of classical music performances in historic monuments and churches in August.