Università degli Studi di Perugia

Key Highlights

• Public state university officially founded in 1308
• Teaching and research organized across 14 departments
• Programs delivered in Perugia and selected other Umbrian towns
• Distinct from Università per Stranieri di Perugia

Student Life & Environment

Student life is spread across an urban, multi-site university rather than a single enclosed campus. The main administration is near Perugia’s historic center, while departments, libraries and teaching spaces occupy several city districts. Students assigned to Assisi, Foligno, Narni or Terni should assess services and commuting from the perspective of that specific location. Accommodation and university catering are administered by the regional right-to-study agency A.Di.S.U. Umbria. Access is determined through an annual selection process, so admission to the university does not itself secure a residence place. Students should consult the regional call, eligibility rules and deadlines and keep a private-market alternative in mind. The university’s 2026 ECTS information directs students to libraries, study facilities, medical information, financial support, language practice, sport and leisure opportunities, student associations and internships. International students receive credentials for university Wi-Fi in university buildings, libraries and laboratories; eligible visitors can also use Eduroam. The library system operates multiple locations in Perugia and Terni. Dedicated inclusion services support students with disabilities and specific learning disorders. Published provisions include individualized specialist tutoring, assistance with attending classes and examinations, help accessing libraries and administrative procedures, and departmental academic contacts. Prospective students who need adjustments should contact the service early to discuss documentation and course-specific arrangements.

Location & Surroundings

Perugia is the capital of Umbria, an inland region in central Italy between Tuscany, Lazio and Marche. The university’s headquarters is close to the historic center, but academic buildings are dispersed across the city. This creates an urban study experience and makes the address of a student’s department important when choosing housing. Within Perugia, students can use buses, the Minimetrò and public escalators to navigate the hilltop city. The bus network connects important destinations including the railway station and hospital, while the Minimetrò links the center with other areas. The historic center also has a restricted-traffic zone, which can make public transport more practical than driving. The university also holds courses in Terni, Narni, Assisi and Foligno. These are separate Umbrian locations rather than neighborhoods of Perugia, so applicants should confirm the program campus before budgeting for accommodation and travel. Perugia has rail connections with major cities, sometimes requiring changes depending on the route, and is served by Umbria International Airport outside Sant’Egidio. Current timetables should always be checked with the relevant transport operator.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026/27, the university’s international guidance says annual tuition usually falls between €150 and €2,200, depending on family income and merit, while emphasizing that the exact liability is determined under the current student-contribution regulation. Tuition covers lectures, examinations and the final degree process; books, stationery, housing, living expenses and transport are separate. This published range is general guidance, not a guaranteed quote for every student. Students whose family income or assets are abroad may use a fixed-fee arrangement divided into four country brackets when the standard Italian ISEE calculation does not apply, or request an ISEEU Parificato assessment through an affiliated tax-assistance center. For 2026/27, the university states that relevant documentation can be submitted from 3 August to 20 October 2026, with a late route through 1 March 2027 subject to a penalty. Applicants should check the regulation for exemptions, program-specific charges and installment rules before budgeting. Regional A.Di.S.U. manages accommodation availability and right-to-study scholarships through annual calls. A residence or scholarship should therefore be treated as competitive rather than automatic. Career support includes university and AlmaLaurea listings for jobs and internships, CV services, work-orientation activities and access to public-sector opportunities. Employers can request candidates, advertise roles and arrange recruiting activities. Curricular internships are managed by departments for academic credit, while extracurricular internships serve graduates and must begin within 12 months of graduation. The university does not publish a guaranteed placement or salary outcome on these pages.