Established by the regional government in northern Italy, UWC Adriatic is located in the coastal village of Duino, Italy. The village is a meeting point for three significant European cultures – Slavic, Germanic and Latin. All students at the college study Italian and are fully involved in the daily life of the village, as the school buildings and residences are spread throughout the village. The college focuses on Central and Eastern European relations as well as science, music and Italian culture. The coastal location of the college is also the perfect environment for the college's watersports like kayaking and sailing.