SAI Programs is proud to offer extensive summer courses, taking place from an array of different time frames and spanning across multiple cities in Italy, France, and Spain. Whether it be for elective credits, or to be used towards your degree, as well as those looking for something that may be more affordable than a full semester abroad, we strive to present a variety of arrangements for everyone curious about studying abroad. Below are the programs we offer under 7k. We also offer scholarship opportunities throughout the year. 

Florence:

With a campus that expands to multiple corners of this infamous city, enjoy a wide variety of program opportunities studying abroad at Florence University of the Arts. With a multitude of subjects to explore, Florence is our most popular city in which to gain study abroad experience. Liberal arts, global studies, Italian language and culture studies, food and wine, and fine arts are just a taste of the incredible areas of focus available in this beautiful city nestled within the heart of Tuscany

• Maymaster, or Summer 3 weeks I 2026 (3 / 6 credits) $5,400 / $6,900
• Summer 3 weeks II 2026 (3 / 6 credits) $5,400 / $6,900
• Summer 3 weeks III 2026 (3 / 6 credits) $5,400 / $6,900
• Summer 3 weeks IV 2026 (3 / 6 credits) $5,400 / $6,900
• Summer 6 Weeks A 2026 (3 credits) $6,650* 
• Summer 6 Weeks B 2026 (3 credits) $6,650*

*Additional credits available between $8,150 – $9,650

For those looking to pursue a more intensive summer program, we also offer a 12-week Summer Semester in Florence. More information on that is available here

Sorrento:

Picture yourself receiving an education on an array of intriguing subjects in arts and humanities, business and economics, Italian language and cultural studies, natural health and sciences, and more in the gorgeous town of Sorrento. Nestled just outside of the notorious Naples, enjoy the lively local scene, views of the infamous Mt. Vesuvius, acres of lemon groves, and the Amalfi coast while pursuing an education at one of our more popular summer spots.

• Maymester 3 weeks 2026 (3 credits) $5,250
• Summer 5 weeks I 2026 (3 – 4 credits) $6,600*
• Summer 5 weeks II 2026 (3 – 4 credits) $6,600*

*Additional credits available up to $7,420 

Cinque Terre / FUA Riviera:

Explore one of our newest additions to the SAI Summer experience in the beautiful Italian Riviera. An extension of Florence University of the Arts, these programs are based in La Spezia, which has been often labeled as the “gateway” to the infamous  Cinque Terre, an undeniably photogenic string of beautiful cities tucked into the hillside. Enjoy a summer by the Ligurian Sea studying wine, social psychology, Italian language, and more.

• Summer 3 weeks I 2026 (3 / 6 credits) $5,400 / $6,900
• Summer 3 weeks II 2026 (3 / 6 credits) $5,400 / $6,900

We also offer a six week Riviera Summer Program, with more information available here.

Siena:

SIS Intercultural Study Abroad

Enjoy a more relaxed summer vibe in Tuscany while sharpening your language skills with our gentle immersion Italian courses available at the Siena International Center for Intercultural Study. SIS offers innovative programs for students to fully soak up Italian language and culture inside and out of the classroom!

• Maymester 3 weeks 2026 (4 credits) $5,100
• Summer 4 weeks II 2026 (6 credits) $6,890
• Summer 4 weeks III 2026 (6 credits) $6,890

Six week and eight week Summer courses in Siena are also available, with more information available here.

Sicily:

MADE School of Arts and Sciences

This summer, SAI is proud to kick off a partnership with MADE, located on the beautiful island of Sicily. With a campus located just steps from historical Oritigia, there are few better places to soak up Mediterranean culture than this! You work with the land and rich local landscape while studying volcanology, human migration, the arts, and anthropology. Italian language courses of varying levels are also offered.

• Summer 5 weeks I 2026 (4 credits) $5,995*

*Additional credits available for $7,600

An exciting internship is also available in Sicily. More information available here.

Barcelona:

UAB:

Study an array of electives at the two beautiful city-center campuses of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Join us for Maymester, taking classes in art, history, business and communications. Come stay for six weeks in summer, with a focus on all things Spanish by taking a language course while studying Spanish arts and culture, or expanding your business and marketing acumen. UAB caters to a wide variety of students seeking to spend the summer in beautiful Barcelona. 

• Maymester 3 weeks 2026 (3 credits) $5,300
• Summer 6 weeks I 2026 (3 credits) $6,795 *

*Additional credits available for up to $8,310

UPF:

Come study one or two courses at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, a university consistently top ranked as one of Europe’s finest. For their international Summer School, explore topics surrounding cinema, business & culture, society and politics in Modern Spain, and more. 

• Summer 4 weeks I 2026 (3 / 6 credits) $5,795 – $6,480

UVic:

Universitat de Vic holds a thriving international campus in the heart of Barcelona. Their prestigious summer program is geared towards Business, Management, Marketing and Advertising majors. Enrolled students will experience small classes and hands-on course work with immersive real case studies.

• Summer 2 weeks I 2026 (3 credits) $5,650

Interested in exploring more Summer programs in Barcelona? See what else we offer here.

Paris:

PSB

Embark on an enriching two-week educational summer adventure in the City of Lights by completing one of the following intensive courses the Paris School of Business has to offer: Luxury Brand Management or Artificial Intelligence for Business.

• Summer 2 weeks I 2026 (3 credits) $5,225

ICP:

The newest Paris program offered from SAI, Institut Catholique de Paris summer courses are tailor made for those who want to learn French, or continue to tidy up their French language skills. This program is not only designed to sharpen students’ language proficiency, but to also fully immerse each individual in the richness of Parisian culture.

• Summer 4 weeks I 2026 (4 credits) $6,050
• Summer 4 weeks II 2026 (4 credits) $6,050

Not interested in these programs? Explore our additional summer programs offered in Paris here.

Starting Summer 2026, SAI is now offering Internship opportunities in Barcelona, Rome, Sicily, and more. Information on internships are available here.

Written by: Lily, SAI Admissions