Studying
University of Perugia (public, with sites in Terni, Narni, Città di Castello, Assisi, Foligno) and the University for Foreigners of Perugia, the oldest Italian-language school for foreigners; in Perugia also the fine arts academy and conservatory. Grants, halls and canteens managed by ADiSU Umbria.
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- Università degli Studi di Perugia – public, founded in 1308, all disciplines; branch sites in Terni (medicine, engineering, economics), Narni, Città di Castello, Assisi, Foligno
- Università per Stranieri di Perugia – public, Italian language and culture for foreigners (language courses, CELI certification), communication, international relations
- Pietro Vannucci Fine Arts Academy and Morlacchi Conservatory – Perugia; Briccialdi Institute – Terni
Where and in which language
Perugia is a medium-sized university city with a long tradition of welcoming foreign students, thanks to the University for Foreigners and exchange programmes; rents are lower than in Florence, Bologna and Rome and the historic centre is lived in by students. The University of Perugia offers some English-taught master's degrees; the University for Foreigners' courses are aimed at anyone wanting to learn Italian at any level. Terni has a smaller campus focused on medicine and engineering.
Grants and halls
Student support is managed by ADiSU Umbria (Agency for the Right to University Study), the single regional body for both universities and the AFAM institutes: annual call for grants, beds in the Perugia and Terni halls, canteens and contributions, with online application and the university ISEE. Umbria has historically guaranteed grants to all eligible students.
Sources
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-04-30
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