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IES in Milan (Outgoing Program) Print 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring Semester 2026 01/29/2025
02/19/2025 01/19/2026 05/01/2026
NOTE: The IES Abroad specific application for Spring 2026 is due October 2nd. Please contact your program advisor, Katelyn MacDonald for assistance submitting.
Fall Semester 2025 01/29/2025
02/19/2025 09/01/2025 12/12/2025
Academic Year 2025-2026 01/29/2025
02/20/2025 TBA TBA
Academic Year 2026-2027 01/31/2026 02/18/2026 TBA TBA
Spring Semester 2027 01/31/2026 02/18/2026 TBA TBA
Fall Semester 2026 01/31/2026 02/18/2026 TBA TBA

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Semester program Eligibility: Undergraduate
Program Advisor: Katelyn MacDonald Internship Available: YES
Housing: Apartment, Dormitory/Residence, Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Program Category: Affiliate
Credits/Typical Courseload: 15-18 Language of Instruction: English, Italian
Program Description:
Duomo of Milan



Milan, Italy
Once a capital of the Roman empire, today Milan is the commercial and financial center of contemporary Italy.  In the central Piazza del Duomo, the architecture of past centuries blends with the neon lights of a modern metropolis.  Students in Milan experience first-hand how this modern city lives in the European present and leads Italy in fashion, music, culture, publishing, industry, finance, education, transportation, architecture and design.
Università Cattolica and Università Bocconi
In addition to classes taken at the IES Milan Center, students have the option to take two courses at either Università Cattolica or Università Bocconi.  Please note that students taking courses at Bocconi must complete additional visa paperwork.

Università Cattolica
With five campuses throughout Italy, Cattolica enrollment nears approximately 42,000 students.  From 68 students in 1921 to the 30,000 currently enrolled, the Cattolica campus in Milan fosters a major academic community.  The Cattolica campus is a five-minute walk from the IES Milan study center.

Università Bocconi
One of the most prestigious European schools of business, economics and finance, the Universita Bocconi was founded in 1902 and is the first Italian university to grant a degree in Economics.  For a century, Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy's social and economic modernization.  At the outset of the 21st century, Bocconi contributes to the advancement of European higher education by teaching business and economic knowledge to prospective managers and researchers all over the world.



Academics

The typical course load for students at IES Abroad Milan - Business Studies is 5-6 courses (15-19 credits) and students at the beginner and intermediate level of Italian must take at least 6 credits of language.

You may find the lecture-based teaching style of the Italian university very different from what you're used to in the United States.  If you enroll in courses at Cattolica, professors may not provide a syllabus but will expect you to be knowledgeable on the topics covered in the course.  At Bocconi, teaching in the classroom is often enriched by discussions, research projects, workshops and seminars, and testimonials of officials from companies and institutions.

Students may also choose to participate in an internship for academic credit.  Students can earn either arts and science elective credit or business elective credit for their internship depending on the work they do.  Check out this video to learn more.


Accommodations and Meals

Most IES Abroad Milan - Business Studies students will live in furnished apartments, located throughout the city, which houses 2-6 students.  Apartments are single-sex, and usually two students share a bedroom.  Students may request one roommate, but IES Abroad will not allow more than one roommate request.  Some IES Abroad Milan - Business Studies students are housed with an Italian roommate who is either a college student or a young working professional.  Meals are not included, so students normally prepare their own breakfast and dinner, and eat lunch at Cattolica's inexpensive cafeteria.  Located on main public transportation routes near IES Abroad, the apartments offer washing machines and wireless internet access.  IES Abroad can also facilitate requests for homestay assignments, but students must live in IES abroad housing.  



Special Program Features

The IES Abroad Milan center is located in the city's historic center, within walking distance of the Duomo, Basilica di S. Ambrogio, and the Castello Sforzesco.  The Center contains multimedia classrooms, a student lounge, music practice rooms, and staff offices. 

The Universita Cattolica, IES Abroad's main partner institution, provides IES Abroad students with access to its many amenities, including one of Italy's largest and most important libraries, computer labs, study rooms, a student health center, travel agency, cultural and sports opportunities, and an inexpensive student cafeteria.