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CIEE Business + Culture in Milan, Italy (Outgoing Program) Print  Save 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.75 Language of Instruction: English, Italian
Housing Options: Apartment, Dormitory, Hotel
Program Description:

Business + Culture

MILAN, ITALY

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Program Overview

Take your studies to Milan, the world capital of business, finance, fashion, design, media, and publishing! Designed for students with a background in business, this rigorous study abroad program makes one of Italy’s most popular cities your home away from home while giving you insight into critical international business and economic issues. 

When class is in session, you'll study at CIEE Milan’s partner school, the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), one of Italy’s most esteemed private research universities. In addition to taking courses at UCSC, you’ll also have the option of taking classes at CIEE Milan. All courses are delivered by highly qualified CIEE and Cattolica faculty. 

Unique Experiences

APPLY YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS

in an internship at an Italian company

EXPLORE THE LOMBARDY REGION

from Brescia to Bergamo

SHOP TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT

at The Galleria of Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest shopping mall

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Activities

  • Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in Tuscany, including Florence, Siena, or Pisa 
  • Explore Lake Como, the most beautiful of the northern Italian lakes   
  • Take excursions to iconic Italian towns, like Bologna or Verona 
  • Hang out with local students to have an aperitivo or to watch a calcio game  
  • Give back to the community by volunteering with a local organization 

Projects

Internship: Build new skills and intercultural competencies with a for-credit internship in English. Gain on-the-job experience in a company within a variety of industry sectors. Students who are part of an internship program have a weekly classroom component that provides academic support to their practical experience. 

Directed Independent Research: Qualified students who have demonstrated academic rigor and curiosity can pursue a research project of their own design. Independent research topics will be approved by the CIEE Milan Director and home institution and must reflect a topic that is relevant to Italy.  

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to Italian 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
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • 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
Spring 2027 09/15/2026 ** Varies TBA TBA
Fall 2027 03/01/2027 ** Varies TBA TBA

** Indicates the Office of Education Abroad pre-approval deadline. Students will also need to meet the actual program application deadlines, which may be earlier. See the Getting Started page for more details.