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Academic Year

Academic Year

Spend a year in Sorrento!

Live the seasons in Sorrento. Make it your home away from home.

Immersing in an academic year is the perfect opportunity to not only take classes toward your degree, but to also have the opportunity for an abroad internship during one or both semesters. This earns you valuable experience for your resume and also an immersive experience in the community in local placements.

Sant’Anna Institute recommends taking an Italian Language course, at least during the fall semester. All courses, except for Italian Language, are taught in English. Attendance is mandatory.

Dates:
  • August 30, 2026 – May 8, 2027
    Academic Year features:
    • 3/4 credits per course for a total of 24-36 credits (8-12 courses)
    • It is suggested that students take at least one Italian course (all levels available) – all other courses are taught in English
    • 6 experiences included
    • Internship opportunities are also available for academic credit (as part of the 36 credits) in a variety of business and art sectors.
      Please visit the Internship page to learn more.

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    Academic Year: 2026/2027
    Application deadline: June 15, 2026.

    When you apply, we’ll make a decision within 2-4 weeks. Once you’re accepted, you can start open courses right away!

    Enrollment and Cancellation policy

    • Up to 60 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will receive the refund of the deposit paid minus bank fees.
    • 60-45 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will receive the refund of the deposit paid  minus: bank fees and $300 of the housing reservation.
    • 44-30 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will be liable for half of the program cost plus bank fees
    • 29-0 days prior to the beginning of the term, the student will be liable for the full program cost.
    • After the start of the program, liability amounts to the full program cost and no refund will be made.

    * In the event of a force majeure (e.g., national crisis as identified by the Italian Government):
    – Occurring after application and before the start of the Academic Year Program and resulting in the cancellation of the Academic Year Program, students will be eligible for a full refund of the amount paid minus bank fees.
    -Occurring after the start of the Academic Year Program and results in a modification of the Academic Year Program (e.g., students are required to leave Sorrento and return to the U.S. and courses are converted to a distance learning format for course completion), students will be eligible for a partial refund of 40% of accommodation expenses for the number of nights unused in the amount paid for, minus bank fees. All other fees and expenses are non-refundable.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Age: 18+
      Students must be at least 18 years old to attend any Sant’Anna program
    • GPA: 2.5 MIN

    To check costs and inclusions for an Academic Year, please click here.

    For more questions on this process and to apply, please contact Sant’Anna Assistant Director of Study Abroad Gabriella Russo at gabriella.russo@santannainstitute.com.

    See also..

    Click on the links for more informations about the two semesters