School in Cortona (UAlberta)
City: Cortona Country: Italy
UAlberta - School in Cortona Website
Overview
What the Program has to offer:
- A unique school in Italy, where 海角社区 professors teach in English and courses count directly for 海角社区 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
- Enrolment is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Your spot is not secured until you pay your deposit
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
Winter 2026 dates
Orientation in Cortona and hotel check-in: Sunday, January 18, 2026*
First day of classes: Monday, January 19
Last day of classes: Monday, March 23
Final exams: Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Departure: Thursday, March 27
Spring 2026 dates
Spring I
Orientation in Cortona and hotel check-in: Monday, May 4*
First day of classes: Tuesday, May 5
Last day of classes: Wednesday, May 27
Final exams: Thursday, May 28
Check out and departure from Cortona: Friday, May 29
Spring II
Orientation in Cortona and hotel check-in: Monday, June 1*
First day of classes: Tuesday, June 2
Last day of classes: Wednesday, June 24
Final exams: Thursday, June 25
Check out and departure from Cortona: Friday, June 26
*Plan to arrive in Italy at least one day prior to hotel check-in.
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate
Program Information & Contact
For all questions related to eligibility, applying, deadlines, costs and program details, visit:
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.