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CIEE Summer Fashion, Retail & Innovation in Milan, Italy (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English, Italian
Program Type: Study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Housing: Apartment Academic Partner: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Fashion, Retail & Innovation

MILAN, ITALY

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Program Overview

Spend your summer living and learning in Milan, one of the leading hubs for fashion and design worldwide! As the home to many high-end fashion houses – such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, MiuMiu, and Prada – studying abroad in Milan offers you the unique opportunity to learn about global trends in fashion design, fabrics, materials, sales, and marketing in Italy’s second-largest city and unofficial fashion capital.

Designed for students interested in fashion, retail, and innovation, this summer program is ideal for students looking to enroll in a course, delivered in English by highly qualified faculty, at the Milan Fashion Institute. Outside the classroom, you’ll have every opportunity to enjoy all Milan has to offer! Explore the city’s 200+ boutiques, indulge in one of its nearly 6,000 restaurants, and participate in excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and intercultural understanding. Make your time in Italy the adventure of a lifetime on this one-of-a-kind study abroad program!

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest active shopping gallery, home to designer boutiques

TRAVEL

to the Lombardy Region from Brescia to Bergamo

VISIT

the Last Supper Painting created by Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th century

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Excursions & Activities

  • Explore Lake Como, the most beautiful of the northern Italian lakes??
  • Take excursions to emblematic Italian towns like Bologna, Bergamo or Verona??
  • Hang out with local students to have an aperitivo or to watch a calcio game??
  • Participate in a cooking and/or wine-tasting session to complement gastronomy-based courses??
  • Go on guided visits to Milan’s iconic monuments, like the Duomo or Santa Maria delle Grazie??
  • Participate in guided visits to some of Milan’s museums and galleries, like Pinacoteca di Brera or Museo del Novecento??
  • Partake in language exchange activities with local students to practice your Italian language skills?

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to British culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.