Select a ProgramSAI’s 5 week summer programs in Sorrento take advantage of the school’s location on the Southern Italy coast, with courses that discuss Mediterranean culture, history and arts. Students enroll in 1 or 2 elective courses for a total of 3 – 7 credits. SAI offers two 5 week summer programs at SA, each with different start dates and course options: Summer I and Summer II.
Select a Program
Courses at Sant’Anna are designed to offer a rich and well-rounded education that focuses on the Mediterranean region, blending classroom learning with hands-on experiences.
Students in this program select 1 or 2 elective courses for a total of 3 – 7 US credits. Courses are held Monday through Friday, and some courses include required field trips.
This is a SAI 360° Services Program; it includes our full services!
Pre-departure and Re-entry services
| Application Fee | $120 |
| Security Deposit Refundable at the end of the term. |
$300 |
| Program Fee Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included). |
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| Optional / Additional Fees: | |
| Program Add-On: Part-Time Internship Required for students participating in a part-time internship. |
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| Optional Private Room Housing Supplement Private room in a shared apartment or on-campus dorm. |
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| Optional Off-Campus Dorm Housing Supplement Shared room in off campus dorm, includes 34 breakfasts and 17 dinners. |
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| Optional Homestay Housing Supplement: Shared Family homestay housing in a shared occupancy room (with another study abroad student). Includes breakfast and dinner daily. |
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| Optional Homestay Housing Supplement: Private Family homestay housing in a private occupancy room. Includes breakfast and dinner daily. |
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*prices are subject to change
Please see SAI Policies for SAI cancellation & withdrawal deadlines.
Note: Some US universities have a special payment arrangement with SAI, where your university covers part of your fees on your behalf, and you pay the remaining fees directly to SAI. Not sure if this applies to you? Check with your study abroad office or your SAI Admissions Counselor.
| Within 1 week of acceptance |
SAI Deposits Due $500 Enrollment Deposit (applied toward program fee) $300 Security Deposit (refundable) |
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50% of Total Program Fee Due (Students whose deposit payment date is on or after this date will have a deadline of 5 business days after submitting the deposit.) |
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Financial Aid Agreement & Financial Aid Program Deposit Deadline Applicable to students wishing to utilize SAI financial aid payment deferment process. (Students whose deposit payment date is on or after this date will have a deadline of 5 business days after the deposit.) |
| March 15 2027 |
SAI Scholarship Application Deadline Complete application due by 11:59pm Pacific Time. |
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SAI Financial Aid Verification Deadline Applicable to students wishing to utilize SAI financial aid payment deferment process. |
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Balance of Total Program Fee Due |
| Airfare to/from Naples | $900 – $1,800 |
| Books, Supplies & Course Fees | $25 – $50 / course |
| Meals Includes groceries and eating out. |
$650 – $850 / month |
| Personal Expenses | $250 – $350 / month |
| Transportation within Sorrento area Public transportation with some taxi rides. |
$50 – $100 / month |
| Weekend Travel Cost varies greatly by student. |
$300 – $1,000 / month |
(included in program fee)
SAI student apartments offer a comfortable, community-focused living experience in fully equipped spaces. Apartments typically house 2 – 8 students and feature a mix of shared-occupancy and private bedrooms, along with kitchen, bathroom, and a common area. Each unit is move-in ready with essential furnishings, a washing machine, basic kitchen supplies, bed linens, towels, and wireless internet. Housing is arranged as female, male, and, in select locations, gender-inclusive.
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The on-campus dorm is conveniently located in the upper floors of the Sant’Anna Institute campus building, hosting students in a combination of shared and private bedrooms. Shared bedrooms can be double or triple and all bedrooms include an en-suite bathroom. Dorm rooms are equipped with basic furniture, towels and bed linens, wireless Internet, and air conditioning. Students have access to a large common kitchen, comfortable common areas, and coin operated washing machines.
*additional fee applies
Private bedrooms in student apartments offer a private bedroom with a shared bathroom. SAI student apartments offer a comfortable, community-focused living experience in fully equipped spaces. Apartments typically house 2 – 8 students and feature a mix of shared-occupancy and private bedrooms, along with kitchen, bathroom, and a common area. Each unit is move-in ready with essential furnishings, a washing machine, basic kitchen supplies, bed linens, towels, and wireless internet. Housing is arranged as female, male, and, in select locations, gender-inclusive. SAI’s on-site staff are available to promptly assist with any maintenance needs throughout the program.
*additional fee applies
Students can request a private room in the on-campus dorm. The on-campus dorm is conveniently located in the upper floors of the Sant’Anna Institute campus building, hosting students in a combination of shared and private bedrooms. All bedrooms include an en-suite bathroom. Dorm rooms are equipped with basic furniture, towels and bed linens, wireless Internet, and air conditioning. Students have access to a large common kitchen, comfortable common areas, and coin operated washing machines.
*additional fee applies
Students choosing the off-campus dorm option will be placed in a shared bedroom (double, triple, or quad) in a student dorm located approximately 20 minutes from campus. This housing option does not include access to a kitchen, but includes 34 breakfasts and 17 dinners served by the dorm’s cafeteria (vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available) with the option to purchase additional meal vouchers as needed.
*additional fee applies
Students choosing the family homestay option will be placed with a local family, which could be an older married couple or a family with children. Homestay families are typically within a short walking distance to the school. The homestay option includes breakfast and dinner 7 days a week in a shared or private bedroom.
Students complete course registration through their Sant’Anna Institute portal account on a specific date.
Summer students participating in the 5 week program can apply for a part-time 3 credit internship to be completed as part of the 3 credit program option. Students are placed in internships that complement their major or minor, and are supported by ongoing reflective coursework. At the completion of the internship students produce an analytical paper that synthesizes what they have learned. Please note that there is an additional fee for completing an internship. For more information on internships see SA Internships.
Part-Time Internship Application Requirements
Students wishing to participate in a part-time 3 credit internship during their program should select the Internship program add-on at application, and complete the following additional application items:
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.
Passports
Passports should be valid for at least 3 months after planned departure from Europe.
Student Visas
In accordance with Italian law, U.S. students studying in Italy for 90 days or less are not required to obtain a student visa. Therefore all U.S. students do not require a student visa for this program (nor can they apply for one). Non-US nationals should consult their local Consulate for information on student visa requirements.
