Sorrento

Sant’Anna Institute

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Find your community

Sant’Anna Institute (SA) is housed in an historic former convent and school, located in the old center of Sorrento, just steps from the sea of the Amalfi coast. Each classroom offers stunning views of the Gulf of Naples to one side, and olive groves to the other. The school’s grounds include lovely gardens and fruit trees and it is a short walk to the center of town.

Highlights

  • Semester and summer internships available for 3 – 6 credits.
  • Select from courses with a focus on the Mediterranean region of Italy.
  • Family homestay or apartment housing available.
  • Engage with the local community through service learning and student clubs.

At SA, visiting semester and summer students can enroll in courses focused on language, art, archaeology, literature, social studies, business, natural sciences and liberal arts, while incorporating language development and cultural immersion inside and outside the classroom. The small and intimate nature of the SA program allows students to fully immerse themselves in Italian life and culture while building lasting relationships with their fellow students. Students wishing to broaden their studies can take part in the many internships offered, while those wanting to give back to their community can get involved in the volunteer program.

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Programs at SA

Explore a range of program options designed to fit your academic goals, schedule, and interests. With a variety of term lengths and diverse course offerings, students can find a program that supports their studies while encouraging cultural immersion and personal growth abroad.

Course options vary by program, so explore them all to find the right fit for your goals.

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SAI Viva Experience

SAI offers all students the Viva Experience: frequent cultural activities, at no extra cost, for participants to get to know their community, city and country. Following is a sample of the activities included in this program. Please note that actual activities may differ.

Day Trips
People pose for a group photo in Naples, Italy.
Food & Drink
Students participate in a mozzerella cheese making demonstration around two outdoor picnic tables under a shade.
Food & Drink
A group photo on the terrace of a winery in front of a snow-capped mountain.
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A cup of fresh made gelato.
Wellness & Outdoor
Two young women in a green kayak with blue oars and red life vests in front of a rocky cliff.
Food & Drink
Students and Professor dress up at dinner.

Funding and Scholarships

SAI is committed to making studying abroad accessible to all students. We offer a range of scholarships, based on need and merit, that we encourage all students to apply to. We also offer the option to utilize your home school financial aid toward your SAI program fees.


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Take your learning beyond the classroom

Internships abroad offer students an opportunity to build international field-specific skills, expand their global network, and earn a credential that distinguishes them in a competitive job market. At SA, motivated students can complete an internship alongside regular semester or summer coursework for 3 – 6 US credits.


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Areas of Study

  • Art History & Architecture
  • Business & Economics
  • Digital & Studio Arts
  • Engineering & Computer Science
  • Health Studies
  • Hospitality, Tourism & Gastronomy
  • Internships
  • Literature & Creative Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages & Cultures
  • Natural Science
  • Social Science

Helpful Info

Italian Student Visas

Our visa team is ready to assist you with all aspects of the visa application process, from start to finish.

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Find answers to your questions about studying abroad with SAI. Looking for more details? Please reach out to us!

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