Summer Fashion, Retail & Innovation
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy鈥檚 oldest active shopping gallery, home to designer boutiques
TRAVEL
into the Lombardy Region from lake Como to the Alps
VISIT
the Last Supper Painting created by Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th century
200,000 +
visitors attend Fashion Week in Milan
80 +
museums and galleries in the city
6 TH
largest tram network in the world
Your Destination
Say hello to Milan, the second-largest city in Italy and the country鈥檚 unofficial fashion capital. Home to some of Italy鈥檚 major fashion brands, a booming wine industry, one of the oldest shopping centers in the world (the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II), and a thriving international student community, there is plenty to experience and explore in the cosmopolitan city of Milan.
When you study abroad in Milan, you call the Lombardy region of northern Italy home. Here, you鈥檒l have every opportunity to indulge in one of the canal-side caf茅s or restaurants in the Navigli District, explore the Sforzesco Castle to discover the city鈥檚 history, and much more while immersing yourself in the local culture.
黑料网911wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local 黑料网911staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Milan.
Excursions & Activities
- Explore Lake Como, the most beautiful of the northern Italian lakes鈥
- Take excursions to emblematic Italian towns like Bologna, Bergamo or Verona鈥
- Hang out with local students to have an aperitivo or to watch a calcio game鈥
- Participate in a cooking and/or wine-tasting session to complement gastronomy-based courses鈥
- Go on guided visits to Milan鈥檚 iconic monuments, like the Duomo or Santa Maria delle Grazie鈥
- Participate in guided visits to some of Milan鈥檚 museums and galleries, like Pinacoteca di Brera or Museo del Novecento鈥
- Partake in language exchange activities with local students to practice your Italian language skills鈥
- Enjoy a homecooked meal with one of our local homestay families.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
黑料网911Milan offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From shared apartments to residence halls, we will strive to meet your accommodation preferences. All housing has direct access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.
Standard Housing: Includes a double room in an apartment or residence hall. Apartments and residence halls feature furnished double rooms, with shared kitchen, bathrooms and common spaces, and are located within 45 minutes from the 黑料网911center.
Select Housing: Includes a single room in an apartment or residence hall. Both apartments and residence halls feature furnished single rooms, with shared kitchen, bathrooms and common spaces, and are located within 45 minutes from the 黑料网911center. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Apartments: Meals are not included
Residence Halls: Meals are not included
Academics
This summer program is designed for students interested in studying fashion, retail, and innovation in an international context through course work and related local co-curricular activities.
Students will take one course at the 黑料网911Milan study center; the course will be taught by local faculty with teaching experience in an international context and a professional background in the fashion industry. These professionals will bring a unique blend of academic knowledge and practical expertise to their role.
Course Information
Summer Session II 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- 黑料网911STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session II 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $5,450 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,950 ** |
| Housing | $2,000 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,450 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Stephen Marth
Center Director
Stephen joins 黑料网911with over a decade of experience in the study abroad field in Italy. He has lived and worked in Bologna and Rome, where he served first as...
Angela Lavecchia
Academic Director
Angela holds a BA in Foreign Languages and a MA in Comparative Literature from Universit脿 degli Studi di Napoli 鈥淟鈥橭rientale鈥. She has completed a Master鈥檚 Degree in Teaching and Promotion...
Beatrice D鈥橝limonte
Student Life Manager
Beatrice holds an MA in International Education from the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She is passionate about creating inclusive programming and empowering learning environments for students from diverse backgrounds and identities.
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