Programs
Students Across the WorldWhat is offered academically by Sant’Anna covers a wide range of disciplines from Italian Studies to Social and Natural Sciences, from Classical Studies to Business & Management, from Arts & Humanities to Health Sciences, There are also internships programs for credits and service-learning projects.
The main goal for the programs is to enrich students’ personal and cultural education, in particular by enhancing their global skills and intercultural competencies, in order to help students become citizens aware in the globalized world.
Our courses take advantage of the best that our territory can offer as they are located in the middle of the Mediterranean and at the center of a crucial area for the birth and development of Western civilization.
The courses include:
- lectures in classroom
- on-site visits and field-trips
- research projects
- experiential learning
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Sant’Anna Institute Sorrento Academic Programs Fact Sheet 2.20.20 (click to download)
Programs List
Study abroad programs available for:
Academic Calendar
Summer 2023
| MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2023 | 1 | Wednesday | Summer Application Deadline |
| May 2023 July 2023 |
28 1 |
Sunday Saturday |
Summer 1 |
| July 2023 August 2023 |
2 5 |
Sunday Saturday |
Summer 2 |
| May 2023 August 2023 |
28 5 |
Sunday Saturday |
Summer 3 |
Fall 2023
| MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | 15 | Wednesday | Application Deadline |
| August 2023 | 27 | Sunday | Arrival and Housing Check-in |
| 28 | Monday | Orientation – Courses Begin | |
| October 2023 | 14-22 | Sat – Sun | Fall Break |
| December 2023 | 15 | Friday | Courses End |
| 16 | Saturday | Departure and Housing Check-out |
J-term 2024
| MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2023 | 15 | Wednesday | Application Deadline | |
| January 2024 | 2 | Tuesday | Arrival and Housing Check-in | |
| 3 | Wednesday | Orientation – Courses Begin | ||
| January 2024 | 19 | Friday | Courses End | |
| 20 | Saturday |
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Spring 2024
| MONTH | DATE | DAY | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 30 | Monday | Application Deadline |
| January 2024 | 14 | Sunday | Arrival and Housing Check-in |
| 15 | Monday | Orientation – Courses Begin | |
| March 2024 | 11-19 | Sat-Sun | Spring Break |
| May 2024 | 3 | Friday | Courses End |
| 4 | Saturday | Departure and Housing Check-out |
Start a new Experience
Fill out the form alongside choosing between our Study abroad programs in which to participate and start your new adventure in Italy.Frequently asked questions
FAQsSant’Anna Institute is located overlooking the Marina Grande of Sorrento, a small and safe city on the Bay of Naples. The Institute is located a short 15 minute walk from the center of town and 20 minutes from the Sorrento Station.
From the train station, it is easy to reach any city in Italy, as well as the gems of the Amalfi Coast. Naples, the closest metropolitan city, is about an hour away, making travel very convenient.
Absolutely not. We offer Italian courses at every level from Beginner to Post Advanced. Upon arrival, your Italian level will be evaluated and you will be placed in the proper class.
Furthermore, all of our staff speak a proficient level of English, ensuring you will not be lost during your time here.
Our students enjoy a plethora of opportunities to explore the region and get to know the Sorrentine community. Internships: During their time at Sant’Anna students can participate in an comprehensive internship related to their field of study. This is a wonderful way to gain relevant work experience and develop as a professional in an international environment.
Service Learning: These are projects that accompany specific courses allowing the community to become a “living” text and source of data for classwork while giving something back to your new home. Excursions and Field Trips: There are three excursions per semester (one per summer term) included in the program.
Aside from Italian language classes, all of our courses are given in English. For a list of courses and descriptions please visit this link: http://www.santannainstitute.com/courses-and-description/
To accommodate our students, we offer full year, Spring and Fall semester, summer sessions, as well as J-term and Maymester programs.
To relieve some of the financial burden of studying abroad, we offer various merit-based grants, as well as a scholarship available to Golden Key members. For more information, please navigate to the “Tuition & Grants” tab.
Yes. Our courses are accredited through our partner university Jacksonville University, making transferring credits an easy process.
We are very lucky to be able to offer a students an abundance of facilities, including free Wi-Fi throughout the building, a library, a student lounge, an organic garden right outside the door, 24-hour assistance to students, an offsite English speaking doctor if medical assistance is required, as well as a newly renovated residence hall on the third and fourth floors of our building.
As mentioned above, we have a residence hall with ensuite double or triple rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, and linens. There is a fully furnished kitchen on the third floor where students can comfortably prepare their own meals and store food. Students can also elect to live with a trusted host family or in apartments located in the city.