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Fall 2025
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Spring 2026
Overview
Spend a semester or academic year in the global fashion and design capital Milan, Italy, with AIFS Abroad! 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.
What’s Included
The AIFS Abroad 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
Up to 15 credits depending on program and course selection
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Courses
Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and Italian
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Housing
Apartments
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Excursions & Day Trips
Day trips to Lake Como and Verona, 3-day excursion to Florence
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Cultural & Social Activities
A wide range of AIFS Abroad-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience
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On-Site Program Director
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
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Health & Safety
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
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Personal/Professional Development
Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
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Green Initiative
Additional Options & Opportunities
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AIFS Abroad Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Milan
Meet Nevaeh, a college student from the College of William & Mary. She took over the AIFS Abroad Instagram story recently to answer questions about what it’s like to study abroad in Milan, Italy during her spring semester at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore!
Living Abroad
Housing
Apartment
Apartments are located all over the city center in residential areas and are an easy commute in using the metro and tram network.
- Single rooms
- Shared kitchens, bathroom(s) and common area
MEALS
Meals are not included in the program but students are entitled to a discount on meals offered at the university cafeterias.
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 Abroad in Milan Director, Academic Year and Semester 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 is mom to Leonardo and Olivia and loves spending time with them 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 Abroad 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.
Cultural Activities
We believe in experiential learning, and we know that education does not begin or end in the classroom. A wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee, which will immerse you in Italian culture, and help you engage with the local community.
AIFS Abroad staff organize an extensive program of cultural and social activities, and we are happy to help students get the most out of life in Milan. Activities may include:
- Walking tours
- Food tastings
- Concerts
- Sports matches
- Bicycle tours
- Visits to boutiques and fashion museums
Please note that students may pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.
Cultural Resources
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 the General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineFebruary 25, 2025
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Deposit DeadlineMarch 15, 2025
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Scholarship DeadlineApril 15, 2025
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Visa Deadline****
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Balance of Fees Payment DeadlineJuly 1, 2025
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Optional Departure Flight from US***September 8, 2025
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Program BeginsSeptember 9, 2025
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Program EndsDecember 14, 2025
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Optional Return Flight to US***December 14, 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$1,960
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Boston$1,860
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Buffalo$1,780
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Charlotte$1,920
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Chicago$2,000
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Cincinnati$1,960
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Columbus$1,860
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Dallas$2,040
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Denver$2,020
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Des Moines$2,020
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Detroit$1,960
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Houston$2,120
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Los Angeles$2,060
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Miami$1,940
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Minneapolis$1,980
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New York$1,800
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Newark$1,840
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Orlando$1,900
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Philadelphia$1,880
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Phoenix$2,040
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Pittsburgh$1,880
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Raleigh/Durham$1,980
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San Francisco$1,960
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Seattle$2,100
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St. Louis$2,060
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Washington/Dulles$1,940
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For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
