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Locations: Milan, Italy
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: UNT applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2027	03/15/2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level:	Undergraduate	Program Type:	Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5	Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Apartment
Click here for a definition of this term Classification:	Undergraduates Sophomore and Above	Minimum Age Requirement:	18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study:	Communication Studies, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Design, International Business, Marketing	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English, Italian
Program Contact in SAO:	Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)

Program Description:

Summer Fashion, Retail & Innovation

Milan, Italy

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Program Overview

Your Fashion, Retail & Innovation program in Milan lasts a full semester and is designed for students interested in fashion, retail, and innovation. You will enroll in CIEE courses. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities activities while immersing yourself in Italian culture. Live and learn in Milan!

Unique Experiences

Explore

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest active shopping gallery

Travel

into the Lombardy Region from lake Como to the Alps

Visit

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

Learn More About MILAN

Your Destination

Milan is Italy’s fashion-forward capital, celebrated for its trendsetting style, retail powerhouses, and entrepreneurial spirit. As home to iconic fashion houses, cutting-edge concept stores, and major global trade shows, the city is a real-world lab for students passionate about fashion, business, and innovation. With its stylish energy, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving creative scene, Milan is the perfect place to study abroad.

Housing

CIEE Milan offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to shared apartments to residence halls, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. All housing has direct access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Take CIEE courses at CIEE Milan.
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.

Activities

CIEE’s 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 pasta-making 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

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

Academics

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

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

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

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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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 Protection included

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