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CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Milan (Outgoing Program) Print 
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Program Type: internship abroad, study abroad GPA Requirement: 2.5
Housing: Apartment, Flat Fields of Study: Advertising, Agriculture, Anthropology, Apparel Design, Communication Studies, Digital Media, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Finance, Health, International Business Administration, International Studies, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Multiculture Studies, Music, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Service Learning, Social Policy and Administration, Sociology, Sustainability, Telecommunication & Film, Tourism
Language of Instruction: English, Italian
Program Description:

Open Campus

MILAN, ITALY

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Program Overview

Situated in northern Italy, Milan is known as the country’s business capital and an industry leader in fashion and design. The city’s sense of style can be felt in almost every neighborhood: Beautiful buildings are everywhere, there is a great variety of museums and art galleries, and the city’s gastronomy has also managed to elegantly balance tradition and innovation.

Unique Experiences

EXPLORE LAKE COMO

the most beautiful of the northern Italian lakes

GO ON GUIDED VISITS TO MILAN’S ICONIC MONUMENTS

like the Duomo or Santa Maria delle Grazie

DISCOVER MILAN’S DESIGN AND FASHION LEGACIES

through guided visits to the Triennale Museum and the Quadrilatero della moda.

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Excursions & Activities

  • Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in nearby cities like Venice and Genoa
  • Take excursions to emblematic Italian towns like Bologna, Bergamo, or Verona
  • Socialize with local students to have an aperitivo or watch a calcio game
  • Give back to the community and volunteer with a local organization
  • Participate in a cooking and/or wine-tasting session to complement gastronomy-based courses
  • 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

Projects

  • Volunteering. Help local retirement communities, arts organizations, youth centers, homeless shelters, and mor
  • Language Support: Italian language partners (typically local Italian students) are available to help students practice and improve their Italian language skills.

Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:

  • Internships. Build new skills and intercultural competencies?and become an active member of the Milan professional environment by interning at a local business.
  • Research. Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local fieldwork.
  • Service-learning. Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Students in homestays receive breakfast daily plus five meals per week
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Multi-day on-site Orientation – an introduction to French culture, your academic program, and practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • 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

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • 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

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2026 03/25/2026 ** Rolling Admission 08/18/2026 12/20/2026
Year 2026-2027 03/25/2026 ** 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.