University Overview
Since 1998, Sant’Anna Institute has provided study abroad programs for university students seeking a cosmopolitan experience. The institute, located in the historic center of Sorrento, is perched on the cliffside overlooking the fishing village of Marina Grande from sea-facing windows. The location is only a short walk to the harbor and the Sorrento Station. Sant’Anna occupies a stately building that houses a residence hall, studio space, kitchen, student lounge, gym, and library equipped with a printer. It is surrounded by a garden with lemon, orange, and kiwi trees as well as basketball courts.
Sant’Anna Institute is home to students coming from various countries, but all courses are taught in English. Sorrento is the classroom. It is a global campus in which faculty respect and draw from different points of view while providing rich field trip experiences and on-site visits to locations that enrich the global context of each course.
Semester Calendar
Fall: August – December
Spring: January – May
Education Abroad Credits
Students must enroll in the equivalent of 12 to 15 credit hours abroad. Sant’Anna courses are worth 1-4 credits each, with most courses offering 3 hours of credit. Sudents should generally plan to enroll in 4-6 courses while abroad. Check with our office for more information about your specific options.
View course offerings here.
Areas of Study:
Ancient/Classical Greek Language And Literature; Archaeology; Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies; Art History, Criticism And Conservation; Business; Chemistry; Conservation Biology; Creative Writing; Cultural Studies/Critical Theory And Analysis; Drawing; Economics; Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies; Film/Cinema/Video Studies; Finance; Geological And Earth Sciences/Geosciences; History; Hospitality Administration/Management; Human Resources Management And Services; Italian Language And Literature; Italian Studies; Latin Language And Literature; Literature; Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography; Marketing; Nutrition Sciences; Organizational Behavior Studies; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Religion/Religious Studies; Sociology; Sustainability Studies; Volcanology; Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design; Women’s Studies; Writing
Program Costs
Direct Enroll placements are available. With direct enroll, UCA students pay tuition at the partner university and are able to apply their scholarships and financial aid towards the cost of their program. For more information, view our Financial Aid Guide.
Students should check with Financial Aid and the Office of Education Abroad for more information regarding the cost of a direct enroll. Students are eligible to apply for the Semester Exchange Study Abroad Scholarship.
Application Process
See our Semester Exchange Application page for a step-by-step overview of the application process. Please be sure to turn in all documents before the published deadlines.
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