Summer in Milan
Unique Experiences
Bite into Milan's culture
with small-group cooking lessons, foodie tours, and a wine-tasting night
Explore nearby cities
like Verona and Bologna
Take in a performance
at Italy's most prestigious opera house, La Scala
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YEAR-OLD OPERA HOUSE
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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
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Your Destination
Say hello to Milan, the second-largest city in Italy and the country’s unofficial fashion capital. Home to some of Italy’s 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’ll have every opportunity to indulge in one of the canal-side cafés or restaurants in the Navigli District, explore the Sforzesco Castle to discover the city’s history, and much more while immersing yourself in the local culture.
911wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local 911staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Milan.
Excursions & Activities
Activities are subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when revising activities and itineraries is always to enhance your experience. Every activity is designed to provide you with a deep immersion in your topic, local culture and sights. Activities may include:
- Cooking Classes
- Exploring Lake Como, the most beautiful of the northern Italian lakes
- Taking excursions to emblematic Italian towns like Bologna, Bergamo, or Verona
- Participating in a cooking and/or wine-tasting session to complement gastronomy-based courses
- Going on guided visits to Milan’s iconic monuments, like the Duomo or Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Participating in guided visits to some of Milan’s museums and galleries, like Fondazione Prada or the Pinacoteca di Brera
- Hiking along the beautiful coastline of Cinque Terra
- Enjoy a homecooked meal with one of our local homestay families
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Housing & Meals
Housing
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 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 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
Students take one three-credit course per session with the option of adding an additional 1-credit Communicative Language course in Italian. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering, such as an outing to Italy's most famous opera house, La Scala, cooking classes with local chefs and workshops with specialists in the field. Courses are taught by 911instructors. All 911faculty are familiar with the U.S. academic system and culture. Classes take place at 911Milan.
Course Information
Summer Session I 2025
Summer Session II 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 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 911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
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
- 911Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- 911STEM Scholarship
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the 911Scholarships & Grants application within your 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 I 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $5,750 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $5,750 | |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $10,350 |
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
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 911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,950 ** |
| Housing | $2,300 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,750 |
Optional Housing
911accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $400 |
Financial Aid
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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $290 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †Ġ |
| Local Transportation | $50 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $150 †Ġ† |
| Total Costs | $1,790 |
*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.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†ĠRound trip based on East coast departure
†Ġ†$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
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 911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $2,950 ** |
| Housing | $2,300 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $5,750 |
Optional Housing
911accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $400 |
Financial Aid
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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $290 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †Ġ |
| Local Transportation | $50 |
| Books & Supplies | $50 |
| Personal expenses | $150 †Ġ† |
| Total Costs | $1,790 |
*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.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†ĠRound trip based on East coast departure
†Ġ†$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
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 911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $5,250 ** |
| Housing | $4,600 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $10,350 |
Optional Housing
911accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $800 |
Financial Aid
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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $580 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †Ġ |
| Local Transportation | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $300 †Ġ† |
| Total Costs | $2,330 |
*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.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
†ĠRound trip based on East coast departure
†Ġ†$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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
911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Stephen Marth
Center Director
Stephen joins 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 Università degli Studi di Napoli “L’Orientale”. She has completed a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Promotion...
Beatrice D’Alimonte
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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