The Umbra Institute is located in the center of Perugia, along the famous Via dei Priori, in the Palazzo Degli Oddi - literally, a palace owned by the descendants of the noble Italian Degli Oddi family. The Palazzo is an architecturally rich structure which has been modified over the centuries to enhance its graceful beauty. Magnificent neoclassical paintings, frescoed ceilings and walls dating from the 15th to 18th centuries, a restored 13th century room, and a portion of an Etruscan boundary wall from the 4th century BC are all incorporated into this spectacular building. The Umbra library and Internet serve as the main source for research in support of the academic program at the Institute, as well as a quiet place for reading and studying.
Computers are also available for quiet report writing and research.
Umbra students will also have access to various libraries throughout Perugia that maintain holdings in English as well as Italian. A network server with a dedicated Internet connection offers Umbra students unlimited access to the World Wide Web, including many electronic libraries and educational resources online. Other resources in the lab include a laser printer and a copy machine. The student lounge is the social center of the Institute and is used for a variety of activities and leisure time between classes. Students may bring lunch, or take a break for a snack available from vending machines at the Institute.