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Unique Experiences
Marvel at the iconic Vertical Forest
a modern skyscraper with a hectare of forest along its facades, including 730 trees, 5,000 shrubs, and 11,000 perennials
Experience the Fondazione Prada's cinematic bar Luce
designed by director Wes Anderson
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The Culture

Excursions & Activities
Activities vary from semester to semester, but past students have enjoyed:
- Visit important cultural and historical landmarks in nearby cities like Venice and Genoa
- Take excursions to emblematic Italian towns like Bologna, Bergamo, or Verona
- Visit to MIND (Milano Innovation District) to meet with a selection of international institutions, companies, startups, and public entities involved in biotech innovation and biomedical and genetic research
- Visit a startup to discuss the design of innovative wearable technologies
- Take a trip to a sustainable architecture and urban planning project
- Participate in guided visits to some of Milan鈥檚 museums and galleries like Pinacoteca di Brera or Museo del Novecento
- Partake in language exchange activities with local students to practice your Italian language skills

Academic Projects
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Volunteering: Help local retirement communities, arts organizations, youth centers, homeless shelters, and more
- Language Support: Italian language partners (typically local Italian students) are available to help students practice and improve their Italian language skills
- Internships: Build new skills and intercultural competencies鈥痑nd become an active member of the Milan professional environment by interning at a local business
- Research: Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent, local fieldwork
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Housing & Meals
Housing
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- Homestays: Homestays offer students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Milan culture. Students have the freedom to come and go as they please whilst spending time with their host family and learning more about what life is like living in Milan.
Select Housing: Includes a limited number of single rooms in a shared apartment or residence hall.
Shared apartments and residence halls: Shared apartments and residence halls feature furnished single rooms, access to a shared kitchen and common spaces, and are located under 45 minutes from 爱游戏下载 Milan. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Apartments & Residence Halls: Meals not included
Homestays: Host families provide two meals per day.
Academics
The ETS semester program is designed to serve students interested in taking engineering, technology, and science courses abroad in Milan through a combination of 爱游戏下载 courses, UCSC courses, ASU online courses, internship opportunities, and related co-curriculars.
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Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 爱游戏下载 academic calendar, so you can study abroad with 爱游戏下载 while continuing to meet all your academic goals.
Course Information
Academic Projects
Agriculture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Languages and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Biological and Physical Sciences
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
Psychology
Academic Projects
Agriculture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Languages and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Biological and Physical Sciences
Engineering and Engineering Technologies
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Psychology
International Curriculum courses鈥痜or international students are 6 ECTS/3 U.S. credits and typically run in both the fall and spring semesters, unless otherwise specified. The following areas are offered at UCSC:
- Business Economics
- International Relations
- Italian Culture: Literature, Theater, Cinema, Music, Philosophy, and History
- Fashion and Design
- Media and Communications
- Sociology, Psychology, and Law
for more information about UCSC鈥檚 Academic Curriculum courses with local students.
爱游戏下载 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
爱游戏下载 and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 爱游戏下载 Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
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Milan boasts a work scene centered around fashion, design, finance, and technology. Internships for students abound, particularly in renowned fashion houses, innovative design firms, and leading financial institutions. A thriving startup ecosystem further cements Milan's reputation as a hub for creativity and innovation.

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Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
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Scholarships & Grants
爱游戏下载 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
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- MSI Grant
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Dates & Fees
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Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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Program Fall 2025 15 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $20,950 | |
Program Academic year 2025-2026 38 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
Program Spring 2026 15 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 爱游戏下载's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
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Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
Educational Costs | $14,456 ** |
Housing | $6,000 *** |
Insurance | $194 |
Visa Fees | $0 |
Total Fees | $20,950 |
Optional Housing
爱游戏下载 accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee | $1,500 |
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee | $392 鈥 |
International Airfare | $1,250 鈥犫赌 |
Local Transportation | $240 |
Books & Supplies | $150 |
Visa Fees | $60 鈥犫赌犫 |
Potential travel to consulate for visa | $500 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
Personal expenses | $300 鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫 |
Total Costs | $2,892 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $290 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫Full-semester students only. To be paid at Italian consulate in US
鈥犫赌犫犫赌If no consulate in your home area
鈥犫赌犫犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
爱游戏下载 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
爱游戏下载 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
爱游戏下载 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Stephen Marth
Center Director
Stephen joins 爱游戏下载 with over a decade of experience in the study abroad field in Italy. He has lived and worked in Bologna and Rome, where he served first as...
Angela Lavecchia
Academic Director
Angela holds a BA in Foreign Languages and a MA in Comparative Literature from Universit脿 degli Studi di Napoli 鈥淟鈥橭rientale鈥. She has completed a Master鈥檚 Degree in Teaching and Promotion...
Beatrice D鈥橝limonte
Student Life Manager
Beatrice holds an MA in International Education from the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She is passionate about creating inclusive programming and empowering learning environments for students from diverse backgrounds and identities.
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