Year of foundation: 1308
Approx. number of students: 35,000
Period of study: Early October- Mid February; Mid February-Mid July
MCI partner since: 2003
The City
Perugia is the capital city of the region of Umbria in central Italy, near the Tiber River. It is a notable artistic city and has approx. 160,000 inhabitants.
The University
The University of Perugia is a public-owned university founded in 1308. With its 11 faculties and a vast selection of first and second level and single cycle degree programs, the University of Perugia offers its main courses in Perugia and Terni, and specialized programs throughout the Umbria region in the cities of Assisi, Città di Castello, Foligno, Orvieto, and Spoleto. MCI Tourism students take their courses usually at the campus of Assisi.