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Summer 2025
Overview
Spend summer in the global fashion and design capital Milan, Italy, with AIFS! Choose from a wide variety of course options at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and combine its world-class education with the experience of living in an ancient city with a modern sense of style. Known as “The Fashion Capital of the World,” this stylish and sophisticated city with its dynamic business culture has something for all students – from Fashion Week to the Last Supper, Opera at La Scala to Soccer at San Siro. And if you do want to travel further afield it is ideally located to see the rest of Europe by train.
What’s Included
The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
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Tuition
3 credits per session
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Courses
Wide variety of courses available
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Housing
Double room in a student residence
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Excursions & Day Trips
Day trips such as a Lake Como or Verona
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Cultural & Social Activities
Welcome orientation and aperitivo, guided tours, museum visit, coffee tastings, farewell dinner and more
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On-Site Program Director
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program and for assistance with booking local travel
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance -
Personal/Professional Development
Access to the AIFS alumni network
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Green Initiative
Additional Options & Opportunities
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AIFS Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus
Living Abroad
Housing
STUDENT RESIDENCE
Situated in residential areas of Milan the program uses a range of student residences. Travel to the campus is by public transport using the tram and metro networks:
- Ensuite double room in a student residence
- Study desk
- Kitchen access
- Shared communal areas
- Laundry facilities
- 24/7 secure reception
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Milan
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore International Office
The International Office at Cattolicà offers a range of activities to students throughout the summer. They also work with their semester and local students to offer opportunities for them to mentor the summer program participants.
City Facts
Sports
Two of the world’s major football (soccer) teams, A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano, call Milan home.
Architecture
Milan is widely regarded as a global capital industrial design, fashion, and architecture. Modern skyscrapers, such as the Pirelli Tower and the Torre Velasca were built, and artists such as Bruno Munari, Lucio Fontana, Enrico Castellani, and Piero Manzoni were attracted to the city.
Fashion
Milan is also regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, along with New York City, Paris, and London. The Italian prêt-à-porter industry is most present in Milan as many of the most famous Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Versace, Prada, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana, are headquartered in the city.
Site Staff
AIFS in Seville Director, Summer Programs
Amanda Vojvodin
Amanda is a Canadian who first moved to Europe in 2012 to study in Grenoble, France. There she was selected to be an ambassador to Canada as part of the Rhone-Alpes Jeunes Ambassadeurs program. She continued her studies in Milan at Cattolica University before deciding to move there permanently following the completion of her master’s thesis at SDA Bocconi University in 2015.
Amanda loves sharing her firsthand experiences as an expat living in Italy through her Instagram and YouTube Channels, La Vita è Style. She recently became a Mom to Leonardo and loves spending time with him and her husband Michelangelo, exploring Milan and discovering new things in Italy. They split their time between Milan and Canada and spend their summers in Puglia – a part of Italy that’s close to their heart.
Amanda has been keen on sharing her love for all things arts, culture and history with new people since having the privilege to be one of the 40 Canadians selected to work as a tour guide at the Parliament of Canada from 2010 to 2014. She currently works as a marketing and events manager in the fashion industry in Milan and joined the AIFS team as the Milan Location Coordinator in 2022. She is excited to share her love for Milan with future students and ensure they live an authentic Milanese experience!
The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineMarch 15, 2025
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Deposit DeadlineApril 1, 2025
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Scholarship DeadlineMarch 1, 2025
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Visa Deadline****
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Optional Departure Flight from US***June 7, 2025
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Program BeginsJune 8, 2025
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Program EndsJune 21, 2025
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Optional Return Flight to US***June 21, 2025
- *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
- **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.
Optional Flight Package
Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.
Depature City
Fee
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Atlanta$2,560
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Boston$2,460
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Buffalo$2,540
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Charlotte$2,660
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Chicago$2,640
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Cincinnati$2,640
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Columbus$2,540
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Dallas$2,740
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Denver$2,820
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Des Moines$2,640
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Detroit$2,640
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Houston$2,820
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Los Angeles$2,840
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Miami$2,560
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Minneapolis$2,640
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New York$2,460
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Newark$2,460
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Orlando$2,480
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Philadelphia$2,580
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Phoenix$2,780
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Pittsburgh$2,540
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Raleigh/Durham$2,560
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San Francisco$2,820
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Seattle$2,840
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St. Louis$2,640
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Washington/Dulles$2,880
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Ready to Study Abroad in Milan?
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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