School in Cortona (UAlberta)

City: Cortona Country: Italy

What the Program has to offer:

A unique school in Italy, where U of A professors teach in English and courses count directly for U of A credit - so there are no transfer credit issues!
Students may take a wide variety of Arts courses; including Renaissance Art, Roman Civilization, Italian language and Political Science
Situated in beautiful Tuscany, an hour and a half north of Rome by train, midway between the Adriatic and Ligurian Seas
Located in Cortona, a town ripe with history and culture

Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

Winter 2025 dates

Orientation in Cortona and hotel check-in: Sunday, January 19*

First day of classes: Monday, January 20

Last day of classes: Monday, March 24

Final exams: Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25 and 26

Departure: Thursday, March 27

Spring 2025 dates

Spring I

Orientation in Cortona and hotel check-in: Sunday, May 4*

First day of classes: Monday, May 5

Last day of classes: Wednesday, May 28

Final exams: Thursday, May 29

Check out and departure from Cortona: Friday, May 30

Spring II

Orientation in Cortona and hotel check-in: Sunday, June 1*

First day of classes: Monday, June 2

Last day of classes: Wednesday, June 25

Final exams: Thursday, June 25

Check out and departure from Cortona: Friday, June 27

*Plan to arrive in Italy at least one day prior to hotel check-in.

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate

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Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.

Over 80% of students who apply get funding.