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UGA Cortona

Why study abroad with UGA Cortona? Since 1970, the University of Georgia Cortona Program, located in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy, has been a leader in education abroad. It is UGA’s oldest study abroad program, calling the town of Cortona home for over 50 years. You will be housed in a UGA-owned facility whose foundation dates back to the 15th century with UGA staff and knowledgeable faculty on hand during your entire study abroad experience.

Painting Studios

The Betty F. King Painting Studio is one of UGA Cortona’s most remarkable studio spaces. Located in the JDK Center, it is a deconsecrated chapel, fully renovated and equipped with full-spectrum studio lighting and a radiant heating system beneath its terra cotta floor.

Upcoming Programs

Program
 Application Deadline

Estimated Program Cost

  
Fall Semester 2026 November 24, 2025 $9,515.00 Apply
Spring Semester 2027 April 9, 2026 $9,500.00 Apply
Science & Art History Maymester 2027 October 15, 2026 $3,100.00 Apply
Terry Business & Image Maymester 2027 October 15, 2026 $3,200.00 Apply
Viticulture & Enology Maymester 2027 October 15, 2026 $3,350.00 Apply
Summer Semester 2027 October 15, 2026 $7,350.00 Apply

VPHY – Biomedical Physiology - Tentatively Offered Fall

Biomedical Physiology 

These courses are tentatively offered on the Fall Program. 

VPHY 3110 — Careers in Biomedical Physiology and Professional Skills (Fall) (Undergraduate) 
Discusses common physiology career options. Develops written and oral communication skills applicable to professional settings. Fosters skills in leadership and teamwork; workplace-related social skills; emotional intelligence, resiliency, and reflective practices; and develops an understanding of professionalism and ethical principles.
 
VPHY 3700 — Figuring the Human Body Through Drawing (Fall) (Undergraduate) 
This course will cover how structure informs physiological function through anatomical art. Students will engage with this material through readings, activities, drawings, and excursions.
 
VPHY 4960R — Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (Fall) (Undergraduate) 
Opportunities for shadowing and physiology education research experience

A message From UGA Cortona

If you have any questions about our upcoming programs or the application process, or would like to arrange for an advising appointment, e-mail us at cortona@uga.edu or call 706.542.7120. We are also holding virtual office hours through Zoom on Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST and Thursdays 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST. During those times you can click here to start a Zoom Meeting and talk one-on-one with one of our knowledgeable staff members.

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VPHY – Biomedical Physiology - Tentatively Offered Fall

Biomedical Physiology 

These courses are tentatively offered on the Fall Program. 

VPHY 3110 — Careers in Biomedical Physiology and Professional Skills (Fall) (Undergraduate) 
Discusses common physiology career options. Develops written and oral communication skills applicable to professional settings. Fosters skills in leadership and teamwork; workplace-related social skills; emotional intelligence, resiliency, and reflective practices; and develops an understanding of professionalism and ethical principles.
 
VPHY 3700 — Figuring the Human Body Through Drawing (Fall) (Undergraduate) 
This course will cover how structure informs physiological function through anatomical art. Students will engage with this material through readings, activities, drawings, and excursions.
 
VPHY 4960R — Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (Fall) (Undergraduate) 
Opportunities for shadowing and physiology education research experience

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