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Milan, Italy

Summer in Milan

Study Program

Dates

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4 weeks

Costs

Credit

3 - 4 per session semester hours

4.5 - 6 per session quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Tentative Dates

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4 weeks

Costs

Credit

3 - 4 per session semester hours

4.5 - 6 per session quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

TBD

Costs

Credit

3 - 4 per session semester hours

4.5 - 6 per session quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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4 weeks

Costs

Credit

3 - 4 per session semester hours

4.5 - 6 per session quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Request Information

Dates

-

4 weeks

Costs

Credit

3 - 4 per session semester hours

4.5 - 6 per session quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Request Information

Dates

-

8 weeks

Costs

Credit

3 - 4 per session semester hours

4.5 - 6 per session quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

The application deadline has passed.

Request Information

Overview

Your Summer in Milan program lasts 4 weeks (or up to 12 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will choose from 精东传媒 courses taught in-person at 精东传媒 Milan. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Italian culture. Live and learn in Milan!

Unique Experiences

Bite into Milan's culture

with small-group cooking lessons, foodie tours, and a wine-tasting night

Discover Nearby Cities

during day trips to historic gems like Verona and Bologna

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Experience World-Class Opera

when you take in a performance at La Scala, Italy鈥檚 most prestigious and historic opera house

Experience
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Your Destination

Milan is Italy鈥檚 stylish city, celebrated for its long summer nights, world-class shopping districts, and lively cultural scene. The city comes to life in the summer with outdoor festivals, bustling terraces, and opportunities to explore its iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Milan is the perfect place to study abroad.

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Program Highlights

  • Diversity Your Experience: Spend 1, 2, or 3 consecutive 4-week sessions of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per session for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
  • Academic Courses: Choose from 精东传媒 courses that align with your academic major.
  • 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.
  • Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
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Excursions & Activities

精东传媒鈥檚 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     
  • Hike along the beautiful coastline of Cinque Terra
  • Go on guided visits to Milan鈥檚 iconic monuments, like the Duomo or Santa Maria delle Grazie    

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 精东传媒's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥  

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Housing
Academics

Academics

精东传媒 Milan: Study at the 精东传媒 Milan center in the heart of the hip Isola district, in close proximity to plenty of restaurants, caf茅s, and a local market. Just around the corner from the iconic Vertical Forest buildings, 精东传媒 Milan features modern classrooms, welcoming lounge areas, and a serene atmosphere.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

There are no specific language requirements for this program.

Additional Requirements

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.   

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Requirements

Students enroll in one 3-credit course per session and have the option to take the Communicative Language course, once, for one additional credit.鈥 

Program Credit

Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session

Course Credit

  • 精东传媒 Courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
  • 精东传媒 Communicative Language Course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours

Students studying with 精东传媒 for multiple sessions may take Communicative Italian only once.  

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Academic Culture

精东传媒 courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation. Similar to classes at U.S. institutions, students should expect to spend an average of two hours of preparation and study for each hour in 精东传媒 classes. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Milan when classes are in session during the week.

Class Format

Courses taught at the 精东传媒 Center are typically for 精东传媒 students only. A typical class schedule will span from Monday to Friday. Classes at 精东传媒 meet 2-4 times per week, for anywhere from 1-3 hours per class session, depending on the course. Attendance in 精东传媒 classes is strictly enforced, both for classes and required co-curricular excursions. Instruction is supported and augmented online by 精东传媒鈥檚 learning management system, Canvas. 

Grading

精东传媒 reports all final course grades to students鈥 home institutions using a U.S. letter grade equivalent scale of A-F. For 精东传媒-administered courses, students鈥 grades are based on participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for 精东传媒 courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and 精东传媒 staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Courses

Course Information

Summer Session I 2025

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
Italian
1
English
3

Summer Session II 2025

Course
Language
Semester Credit
English
3
English
3
Italian
1

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 精东传媒 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 精东传媒's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 精东传媒 sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

精东传媒 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
  • 精东传媒 Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
  • 精东传媒 STEM Scholarship
  • Trailblazer Grant

To be considered, submit the 精东传媒 Scholarships & Grants application within your 精东传媒 program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 精东传媒, 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 2026 4 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $6,550
Program Summer Session II 2026 4 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $6,550
Program Summer Session I and II 2026 Start Date * End Date TBD* Fees & Housing $11,790
Program Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $5,750
Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $5,750
Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $10,350

*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 精东传媒's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

精东传媒 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 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $3,650 **
Housing $2,400 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $6,550

Financial Aid

精东传媒 offers 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.

See Scholarships

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.

Program Fees

精东传媒 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 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $3,650 **
Housing $2,400 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $6,550

Financial Aid

精东传媒 offers 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.

See Scholarships

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.

Program Fees

精东传媒 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 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $6,490 **
Housing $4,800 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $11,790

Financial Aid

精东传媒 offers 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.

See Scholarships

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.

Program Fees

精东传媒 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 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $2,950 **
Housing $2,300 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $5,750

Optional Housing

精东传媒 accommodation 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

精东传媒 offers 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.

See Scholarships

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 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $50
Books & Supplies $50
Personal expenses $150 鈥犫赌犫
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.

鈥犫赌Round trip based on East coast departure

鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

精东传媒 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 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $2,950 **
Housing $2,300 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $5,750

Optional Housing

精东传媒 accommodation 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

精东传媒 offers 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.

See Scholarships

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 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $50
Books & Supplies $50
Personal expenses $150 鈥犫赌犫
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.

鈥犫赌Round trip based on East coast departure

鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

精东传媒 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 精东传媒 iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation $300 *
Educational Costs $5,250 **
Housing $4,600 ***
Insurance $200
Total Fees $10,350

Optional Housing

精东传媒 accommodation 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

精东传媒 offers 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.

See Scholarships

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 鈥犫赌
Local Transportation $100
Books & Supplies $100
Personal expenses $300 鈥犫赌犫
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.

鈥犫赌Round trip based on East coast departure

鈥犫赌犫$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

精东传媒 iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Stephen Marth

Center Director

Stephen joins 精东传媒 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.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here鈥檚 what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application

You're one step closer to an amazing study 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 Us

Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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