Quarter in Milan
Unique Experiences
Experience Lake Como
surrounded by picturesque villages and breathtaking alpine scenery
Tour Milans iconic landmarks
like the majestic Duomo and Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to da Vincis The Last Supper
Uncover Milans design and fashion heritage
Your Destination
Milan is Italys style-forward metropolis where fashion, finance, and culture intersect. From exploring the Duomo and Sforza Castle to diving into cutting-edge design districts, world-class galleries, and a nonstop food scene, the city offers endless opportunities to discover whats next. Whether you spend your quarter studying business, science, technology, communications, liberal arts, psychology, or the fine arts, Milan is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from 91做厙 courses and online courses delivered by 91做厙s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
Excursions & Activities
CIEEs excursions and cultural activities in Milan will open doors for you to explore Italy's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Take excursions to emblematic Italian towns like Bologna, Bergamo, or Verona
- Participate in a cooking and/or wine-tasting session to complement gastronomy-based courses
- Socialize with local students to have an aperitivo or watch a calcio game
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 91做厙's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Milan offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in砰our home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments to residence halls, we will strive for your畝ccommodation preferences to be met. All housing has direct access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation. 胼
Standard Housing:涅ncludes a single room at a homestay or a double room in a shared apartment or residence hall.
- Shared Apartments/Residence Halls:特hared Apartments and residence halls feature furnished double rooms, with shared kitchen, bathrooms and common spaces, and are located under 45 minutes from the 91做厙 Center.
- Homestays:浹omestays offer students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Milan culture. Students have the freedom to come and go as they please whilst spending time with their host family and learning more about what life is like living in Milan.
Select Housing:涅ncludes a single room in a shared apartment or residence hall. Both apartments and residence halls feature furnished single rooms with shared kitchen, bathrooms and common spaces, and are under 45 minutes from the 91做厙 Center. 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. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Apartments & Residence Halls:Meals not included
- Homestays:浹ost families provide two meals per day.
Academics
CIEE Milan: Study at the 91做厙 Milan center in the heart of the hip Isola district, in close proximity to plenty of restaurants, caf矇s, and a local market. Just around the corner from the iconic Vertical Forest buildings, 91做厙 Milan features modern classrooms, welcoming lounge areas, and a serene atmosphere.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 91做厙 in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 91做厙 academic calendar.
Course Information
Course Notes
- At 91做厙, the Fall Quarter consists of Fall Blocks II and III, the Winter Quarter consists of Spring Blocks I and II, and the Spring Quarter consists of Spring Block III and Summer Block I.
- Students interested in a non-introductory course in the host language must take an online placement test during course selection. Final placement will be confirmed on site.
Academic Projects
- Academic Projects will be offered onsite or remotely, dependent on availability and in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
- Academic Project placement will be designed based on the students project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements in location or within the Open Campus Block network either in-person or remotely. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience.
- Students applying for an Academic Project must submit additional materials during the course selection process.
Fall Block II 2026
Business
Language, Literature, and Culture
STEM and Society
Fall Block III 2026
Business
International Relations and Political Science
Language, Literature, and Culture
Spring Block I 2027
Business
Communications, Journalism, and New Media
Language, Literature, and Culture
STEM and Society
Spring Block II 2027
Business
Communications, Journalism, and New Media
Language, Literature, and Culture
STEM and Society
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91做厙 and 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 91做厙's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 91做厙 sites.
Discover Internship Opportunities
We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with 91做厙 Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
Milan boasts a work scene centered around fashion, design, finance, and technology. Internships for students abound, particularly in renowned fashion houses, innovative design firms, and leading financial institutions. A thriving startup ecosystem further cements Milan's reputation as a hub for creativity and innovation.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.
Business Management and Administration
Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.
Consumer Goods and Retail
Explore consumer behaviors, business strategies, international retail trends, and more in the global commerce marketplace.
Information Technology
Explore diverse tech environments, cutting-edge innovation, and emerging technologies in South Korea, Spain, and more.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Experience international legal systems, global justice issues, and law enforcement challenges in courts, firms, and agencies.
Marketing, Sales and Service
Explore global market dynamics, cross-cultural consumer engagement, and sales techniques in firms, agencies, and companies.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 91做厙 fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 91做厙 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers 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
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the 91做厙 Scholarships & Grants application within your 91做厙 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 91做厙, 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 Fall Quarter 2026 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $14,300 | |
| Program Winter Quarter 2027 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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 91做厙's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers 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 91做厙 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $9,806 ** |
| Housing | $4,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $14,300 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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 | $336 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 漍 |
| Local Transportation | $160 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $256 漍 |
| Total Costs | $2,102 |
*non-refundable fee
**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 students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $320 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
漍round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
漍$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers 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 91做厙 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional 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.
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
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Stephen Marth
Center Director
Stephen joins 91做厙 with 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 degli Studi di Napoli LOrientale. She has completed a Masters Degree in Teaching and Promotion...
Beatrice DAlimonte
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.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!
2
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
3
Contact 91做厙
We're here to help! Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
4
Interested in an optional internship?
After being accepted to this program and submitting the required internship documents, work with 91做厙 staff on your internship goals and select which positions to interview for. 91做厙 will reach out to companies that would be a good fit for you, your interests, and your qualifications. Finalize your internship placement upon arrival!
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