Study Abroad | Milan

Housing

Residences

Student residences are located outside of the city center in residential areas but are an easy commute in using the metro and tram network.

• Double 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 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 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.

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 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.