University for Foreigners of Perugia
Perugia, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,801
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Students
- 6,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1921
Overview
The University for Foreigners of Perugia (Università per Stranieri di Perugia), founded in 1921, is Italy's oldest and most prestigious institution dedicated to teaching the Italian language and culture to international students. Located in the historic city of Perugia in Umbria, it offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in areas such as Italian language, international communication, digital humanities, and international studies. The university is renowned for its multicultural environment, language certification programs (CELI), and strong focus on Italian culture and civilisation.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Education
- Arts
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Languages
- Psychology
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$1,000 – $3,000
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.