Italian in Mantua - full immersion in a Renaissance city
Welcome to Mantua, a UNESCO Renaissance city. With around fifty thousand inhabitants and a historic center you can cross on foot in just fifteen minutes, it is the ideal place to learn Italian while living the everyday life of a real Italian city. Here most people will keep speaking to you in Italian, even at the bar or in the shops, and it is precisely this authentic immersion that lets the language become natural. Our campus is in the former Archbishop's Seminary, on Via C. Montanari, a historic 4,000 m² building in the heart of the city, a short walk from the Duomo, Piazza Sordello and Palazzo Ducale.
Mantua is the ideal choice for those looking for language, culture, good food and the relaxed pace of a small Italian city.
The Mantua campus
In the heart of Renaissance Mantua, the campus occupies the former Archbishop's Seminary, a historic building designed for study and education since the Renaissance. Surrounded by centuries-old trees and Romanesque architectural vestiges, it offers a quiet, intimate setting that aids concentration and makes full-time study a pleasure.
Former Archbishop's Seminary, 4,000 m²
A historic building in the center of Mantua, conceived for centuries as a place of study.
Panoramic terrace
A terrace overlooking the rooftops of the historic center, where students can have lunch, study or take a coffee break while admiring the city.
Classrooms and labs
Modern, well-equipped classrooms; a computer lab with 24 workstations; a language lab with five two-person booths for simultaneous interpreting practice; study rooms; a spacious auditorium for conferences, events and cultural activities.
On-campus accommodation
Accommodation is arranged directly through the campus housing services and is a short walk from the classrooms.
Mantua - spaces and students
The campus in the former Archbishop's Seminary, and its students.
Who Mantua is right for
A2-B2 students who want to move up a level
If you can already understand Italian but still tend to switch to English in more complex situations, Mantua gives you the ideal environment to break through that block. Daily immersion often produces in a few weeks the kind of progress that would take months in very touristy cities.
Long-term students
Programs of 3 to 12 months, also valid for the study visa, in a city with a low cost of living, quiet and well connected by train to Milan, Verona and Bologna.
Faculty-Led and "Deep Italy" programs
More and more U.S. universities are looking for alternatives to Florence and Rome to give their students an experience of genuine linguistic and cultural immersion. Mantua is one of the best options.
Students who want to consolidate their Italian
Ideal too for those who have already taken Italian courses and want to devote an intensive period to consolidating the language in an environment free of the distractions of big cities.
Accommodation in Mantua
The campus has its own student residence on the 4th floor of the same building where classes are held. Sleeping, studying and attending courses in the same place makes the experience especially practical and supports full immersion. External accommodation is also available.
Inside the campus - 4th floor residence
Unicollege Student Dormitory - on Via C. Montanari
20 self-contained studio rooms on the 4th floor of our Mantua campus, plus double and triple apartments. Features: 20 studio rooms · double and triple apartments · private bathroom with shower · air conditioning · personal fridge · Wi-Fi · shared kitchen and dining room · laundry. Sleeping, studying and attending courses in the same building makes the experience especially practical and supports full immersion, particularly for 3+ month programs. Places are limited.
On request - based on room type and length of stay. Reservation fee: €40. Limited (20 studios + apartments) - confirm early.
Off-campus - local family experience
Host family
For those who want an even deeper immersion in Italian life. Host families are within 15 minutes' walk of the campus.
€215/week, room only · €240/week, with breakfast · €335/week, half board
Off-campus - independence
Shared apartment
Private bedroom in an apartment shared with other students. The apartment has an equipped kitchen and bathroom; sheets, kitchenware and TV are included.
€215/week, room only
For privacy + couples
Studios & one-bedroom apartments
For those who want more independence or are travelling as a couple. Fully furnished apartments in residential Mantua.
On request, all-inclusive
For short stays
Hotels & B&Bs (3-4 star)
For short stays (1-2 weeks) we work with 3- and 4-star hotels and B&Bs in Mantua's historic center, near Palazzo Ducale.
How to book: tell us your stay dates, preferred accommodation and any special needs on the contact form. Within 2 working days we will propose an available option. The €40 reservation fee is a one-off and is deducted from your first week of the course.
Long-term + visa students
For long-term programs, the on-campus residence makes the Permesso di Soggiorno process easier: the school provides directly the declaration of hospitality required for the permit application. Student Area → residence permit kit walkthrough →
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Italian courses in Mantua held?
Courses are held at our Mantua campus, in the former Archbishop's Seminary. Group and individual courses are available for all levels, from A1 to C2, with new start dates every week.
Can I get an official Italian certificate in Mantua?
Yes. We are a CELI exam center: you can prepare for and sit the exam directly at our campus.
How long are the courses?
Courses can last from one week to a full academic year. Programs of at least 16 weeks are valid for the study visa and the school provides all the necessary documentation.
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