School in Cortona

Each year, students from all Faculties and disciplines travel to Cortona, Italy and enrol in courses that take advantage of this unique Tuscan location.  U of A professors conduct regular classroom lectures (in English) on diverse topics like Renaissance Art, Roman Civilization, Italian language and Political Science.

Instead of studying it in a textbook, students actually travel to see Michelangelo's David.  Instead of learning Italian in a lab, the students live it.  Studying at the School in Cortona is more than just attending lectures - it's about immersing yourself in a relevant cultural experience.

How does our program differ from other study abroad opportunities? 

• The application process is simple.  
• There are no transfer credit issues because you will be taking U of A courses registered on Beartracks.   Obviously, this means they will also count in your GPA. 
• The best part is that you will be earning U of A credit and also studying abroad, something that  is especially critical (and sometimes impossible) if you already have transfer credit in your degree. 

You can pick up a copy of the Calendar at your Faculty office or in the pedway that connects HUB and Humanities. You can also see the online version.  

There are 2 ways for you to apply:

• You can submit your application and/or reference by filling out the PDF versions of the forms (see below) and emailing them to: cortona@ualberta.ca, or printing and delivering them to the Faculty of Arts office (see our address to the right)
• You can fill out and submit the forms found in the publication.

Check out the links on the left side of the page for more information on application procedures and admission requirements, the history of the program, the course offerings and current photos.  Also, check out the updated videos to the right.   You can also e-mail us at: cortona@ualberta.ca with any questions you may have, or if you would like a copy of the Calendar mailed to you.

For students interested in additional opportunities in the Spring, there are also several courses offered as part of a classical archaeological field school in Central Italy. Please refer to the link below.

Links:

Spring 2013 Important Dates and Deadlines

Spring 2013 Timetable

Spring 2013 Field Trips

2013/14 Cortona Calendar

Fall 2013 Application Form

Winter 2014 Application Form

Reference Form

Cortona Archaeological Field School
 

Cortona Videos

Check out the following videos filmed in and about the School in Cortona:

A Quick Visit to Cortona (in the Winter Term - and there's no snow!)

What does the Residence look like (Part 1)?

What does the Residence look like (Part 2)?

What does the school building and classroom look like?

How do I catch the bus to Cortona when I'm in Rome?

Contact Information

In Edmonton: 

U of A School in Cortona 
Faculty of Arts 
6-5 Humanities Centre 
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E5 

Telephone: 780-492-4295 or toll-free: 1-888-533-5735
Fax: 780-492-7251 (NOTE: this is a new fax number)

In Cortona: 

U of A School in Cortona 
Via Guelfa 40, St. Agostino 
52044 Cortona (Arezzo) 
ITALY 

Telephone: 011-39-0575-1645225
Fax: 011-39-0575-630-227