Milan, Italy

Music: Voice, Composition & Instrumental

Study Abroad

Program Options:

Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship

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Length:

Fall, Spring, Academic Year

At a Glance

Housing:

Apartment, Homestay, Residence Hall

Credits:

15 to 19 per Semester

Language of Instruction:

English, Italian

Language Prerequisites:

None

Part-Time Internship (Optional):

Included in Program Fee

Visa Required:

Yes

About the Program

Whether you’re fluent in Italian or only know ciao, you will be welcomed with open arms by the IES Abroad Milan Center staff and a full range of opportunities for instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, and performance majors. In Milan, you get an education tailored specifically to your musical needs and interests. Enjoy being surrounded by some of the world’s top musicians and educators—including our Center Director, who is an active composer and music scholar whose pieces are performed worldwide!

Take Lessons with Highly Qualified Instructors

Receive individual instrument or voice instruction from experts.

Rehearse and Perform with Local Ensembles

Past students have studied with several ensembles and choirs.

Study with World-Famous Institutions

Take your music studies a step further through our partnerships.

Gain Hands-On Experience

Enroll in an internship or a community-based learning opportunity.

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Program Dates:

September 02 - December 19

Application Deadline:

Apr 11, 2024

Estimated Cost:

21,275

Program Dates:

Mid January - Mid May

Application Deadline:

Oct 10, 2024

Program Advisor

Kaylee Brezinski & Rachael Grochowski

Once you’ve applied for a program, one of us will be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, we're here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ study@IESabroad.org

At a Glance

Housing:

Apartment, Homestay, Residence Hall

Credits:

15 to 19 per Semester

Language of Instruction:

English, Italian

Language Prerequisites:

None

Part-Time Internship (Optional):

Included in Program Fee

Visa Required:

Yes

About the Destination

Why Milan?

From ancient Ambrosian chants to cutting-edge multimedia installations, Italy has always been at the forefront of musical innovation. As a music student in Milan, you have the opportunity to work with world-class musicians, soak up the local music scene, perform at a variety of venues, and attend performances.

Learn More About Milan

Get to Know Your New City

Climb the Duomo

Make your way to the top for the best views of the city.

Meet People & Get Involved

Make friends with Community Assistants.

Enjoy the Milanese Aperitivo

Happy hour in Milan means, when you buy a drink, you get dinner for free!

Root for Local Teams

Cheer on A.C. Milan and Inter Milan!

The Student Experience

My friends and I taking a selfie in Dublin

Jules Katz

Jules Katz, Dec 29, 2023

Bittersweet Goodbye

My thoughts and feelings throughout my final days in Milan and my first few days back in the United States.

Pink, Orange, and yellow graffiti on the street of Milan

Must-Haves While Studying Abroad

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Ode to Italy

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Housing

Apartment
Homestay
Residence Hall

Apartment

Share a furnished apartment located in a safe and lively district with three to six IES Abroad students. Located on main public transportation routes, apartments are within a 40-minute commute to the Center, and each apartment offers fully equipped kitchens, Internet access, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. These apartments are single-sex, and you generally share a bedroom with another student. Single rooms in an apartment carry an additional cost. Apartment life is often enhanced by a live-in Italian roommate called a Community Assistant (CA). These Assistants can help you improve your Italian language skills, get to know the city of Milan, and integrate more fully into the local culture. Meals are not included, so you normally eat lunch at a local café or a university cafeteria, and prepare your own breakfast and dinner at home.

Homestay

Placements are available in Milanese homes. This is a priceless opportunity to learn about Italian families firsthand and engage directly with Italian culture. You have a private or shared bedroom at your homestay, where you receive breakfast and dinner daily, and you can eat your other meals at the university cafeterias, restaurants, or bars. Commuting time from a typical homestay to the IES Abroad Milan Center can range from 10 to 40 minutes.

Residence Hall

This residence for Italian and international honors students offers single rooms with private bathrooms and balconies. The facilities include a computer room, library, small gym, private park, security system, kitchenette, laundry facilities, a music practice room, a studio room for art projects, student lounges, and an auditorium for special cultural programs. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily and lunch is available on weekends. Space is limited, and students are chosen by the Collegio based on academic merit.

Peek inside Collegio living in this student-created video tour. 

Academics

Partner Institutions

Books in a library. They all read "Library of the Conservatory of Music, G. Verdi, Milano."

Civica Scuola
Conservatorio
La Verdi
UCSC

Civica Scuola Di Musica C. Abbado

The largest private music school in Italy, the Civica Scuola Di Musica C. Abbado (Civica Scuola) includes offerings in the schools of Jazz, Choral, Classical, Contemporary, and Early Music. The Scuola is well regarded for its Early Music and Music Technology programs. Take instrumental technique and performance classes and/or an English-taught Composition, Theory, or History course arranged by our music coordinator.

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Conservatorio G. Verdi

Founded in 1807, the Conservatorio G. Verdi (Conservatorio) is the largest public music school in Italy, enrolling 2,000 students each year. Some of Italy’s most famous musicians have graduated from or taught at the Conservatorio. Individual instruction can be arranged with faculty from the Conservatorio, based on your skill level.

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La Verdi Symphonic Orchestra & Choir

The Symphonic Orchestra and Choir of La Verdi (La Verdi) was founded in the autumn of 1998 and is made up of 100 members who perform a wide range of musical repertoire, ranging from symphonic to chamber and polyphonic works, from Baroque to 20th-century modern music. The Choir typically sings with the Symphonic Orchestra of Milano Giuseppe Verdi, but also collaborates with various national and international symphonic groups. La Verdi provides an opportunity for you to work alongside professional performers and participate in rehearsals and concerts that fit with your voice or instrument.

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Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore

Founded in 1921, the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) is located in the old city center in the former ancient monastery of Saint Ambrose. It is also one of the largest private universities in Europe. The Cattolica has some Italian-taught music history courses available to students with the appropriate language background.

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Courses

Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following program components.

You take 15–19 credits per semester. Language courses are taught in Italian, and all other courses are taught in English or Italian.

English-taught IES Abroad Music courses at your proficiency level (optional, 3 credits)
IES Abroad Italian language course (required, 4 or 6 credits)
Individual music instruction (optional, credits vary)
English-taught IES Abroad ensemble courses (optional, 3 credits)
English- or Italian-taught electives or ensembles at local music institutions (optional, credits vary)
English- or Italian-taught IES Abroad elective courses (optional, 3 credits each)
Community-based learning placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits)
Music-related Internship and seminar (optional, 3 credits)

To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the  IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.

Private Instrument and Voice Instruction

Past students have studied with the following faculty/ensembles

Bassoon - Valentino Zucchiatti, Professor, Accademia de La Scala
Cello - Silvio Righini, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica
Clarinet - Maurizio Longoni, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Luigi Magistrelli, Professor, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, Milan; Fabrizio Meloni, First Clarinet, La Scala Philarmonic Orchestra
Double Bass - Lutz Schumacher, La Scala and Lugano Radio Orchestras, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Paolo Rizzi, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica
Flute - Paola Fre, Professor, Istituto Musicale “Vittadini”, Pavia
French Horn - Hermes Pecchinini, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica, Conservatorio “V. Bellini”, Palermo
Guitar - Simone Fontanelli, Professor, University of Mozarteum, Salzburg (Classical); Marco Pisoni, Professor and Director, Accademica Musicale di Brera, Milan (Classical); Riccardo Bianchi, Professor, Civici Corsi di Jazz (Jazz); Walter Muto, Student Services, IES Abroad Milano (Folk)
Harp - Mara Galassi, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica (Baroque); Luisa Prandina, First Harp, La Scala Philarmonic Orchestra (Modern)
Oboe - Guido Toschi, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica
Percussion - Andrea Dulbecco, Professor, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, Milan
Piano - Mariagrazia Bellocchio, Professor, Istituto Superiore “G. Donizetti”, Bergamo; Silva Costanzo, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Angela Lazzaroni, Co-Director, Accademia Ambrosiana, Milan; Victoria Terekiev, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Lorenzo De Finti, Professor, Scuola Svizzera, Milan; Editor, Radio Svizzera Italiana (Jazz)
Saxophone - Ausonio Calò, Professor, Conservatorio “N. Piccinni”, Bari; Mario Marzi, La Scala Philarmonic Orchestra, Professor, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, Milan; Giulio Visibelli, Professor, Civici Corsi di Jazz (Jazz)
Trombone - Fulvio Clementi, Professor, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, Como
Trumpet - Gabriele Cassone, Professor, Conservatorio “G. Cantelli”, Novara; Andrea Giuffredi, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Francesco Tamiati, First Trumpet, La Scala Philarmonic Orchestra
Tuba - Fulvio Clementi, Professor, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, Como
Viola - Mauro Righini, Professor, Conservatorio “G. Verdi”, Turin
Violin - Carlo Lazzaroni, First Part, “Il Giardino Armonico” Consory, Founder, Accademia Ambrosiana, Milan; Carlo Feige, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Francesco Parrino, Soloist and Private Instructor
Vocal Coaching - Maurizio Carnelli, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Giovanni Fornasieri, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musical; Angela Lazzaroni, Co-Director, Accademia Ambrosiana, Milan
Voice - Patrizia Zanardi, Professor, Conservatorio "G. Frescobaldi" Ferrara; Vincenzo Manno, La Scala Chorus, Milan; Janet Perry, Professor, Bern University of the Arts, Switzerland
Acting for Singers - Antonello Madau-Diaz, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica

Composition, Music Theory and Technology

Past students have studied with the following faculty/ensembles

Composition: Roberto Andreoni, Director, IES Abroad Milano; Professor, Conservatorio “N. Piccinni”, Bari; Filippo Del Corno, President, Fondazione Milan; Professor, Conservatorio, “G. Tartini”, Trieste; Simone Fontanelli, Professor, University of Mozarteum, Salzburg; Luca Francesconi, Professor, Musikhögskolan, Malmö, Sweden; Carlo Pessina, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Giovanni Verrando, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica, Conservatory of Lugano; Michele Tadini, Professor, Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique, Lyon
Music Theory: Roberto Andreoni, Director, IES Abroad Milano; Professor, Conservatorio “N. Piccinni”, Bari; Andrea Melis, Professor and Director, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica; Yoichi Sugiyama, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica
Conducting: Renato Rivolta, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica
Computer Music, Music Technology: Michele Tadini, Professor, Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique, Lyon; AGON Ard Magnetica (Massimo Marchi, dir.); Kernel Studios (Massimo Avantaggiato, dir.)
Ear Training: Yoichi Sugiyama, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica
Musicianship: Marco Pisoni, Professor and Director, Accademica Musicale di Brera, Milan; Yoichi Sugiyama, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica

Music History

Past students have studied with the following faculty/ensembles

Diego Fratelli, Professor, Milano Civica Scuola di Musica (Middle Ages, Renaissance)
Gianluca Capuano, Conductor and Researcher (Renaissance, Baroque)
Marco Pisoni, Professor and Director, Accademica Musicale di Brera, Milan (General)
Francesco Maria Colombo, Conductor (Opera, 18th and 19th centuries)
Enrico Girardi, Professor, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan (Opera, 20th century)

Ensembles and Choirs

Past students have studied with the following faculty/ensembles

A Cappella Choir Coro CLU (Pippo Molino, cond.)
Baroque String Consort Orchestra Milano Classica (Gianluca Capuano, cond.)
Ensemble Workshop Simone Fontanelli
Gospel Choir Civici Corsi di Jazz (Giorgio Ubaldi, cond.)
Jazz Band, Jazz Theory Fabio Jegher
Strings Assistantship Orchestra Milano Classica
Symphonic Choir I Civici Cori (Mario Valsecchi, cond.), Nuova Polifonica Ambrosiana (Fabio Locatelli, cond.)
Symphony Orchestra La Verdi per Tutti (Jader Bignamini, cond.)
Wind Ensemble Silvano Scanziani

NOTE: This is a list of planned course offerings. After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account. Additionally, IES Abroad reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond our control.

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IES Abroad Courses

Disciplines (28)

Art (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
CM/AR 260 - Strategies for Digital Engagement: Italian Case Studies in the Arts	Fall, Spring	English	3

Art History (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
AH 340 - Cracking the Code: Leonardo da Vinci and Renaissance Art in Milan	Fall, Spring	English	3
US/AH 375 - Evolution of the Modern City: Urban Development and Architecture	Fall, Spring	English	3

Communications (5)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IB/CM 340 - Digital Marketing, E-Commerce and Communication	Fall, Spring	English	3
CM/AR 260 - Strategies for Digital Engagement: Italian Case Studies in the Arts	Fall, Spring	English	3
CM 325 - TV, Communication and Media in Milan	Fall, Spring	English	3
CM 215 - Visual Storytelling from Youtube to Film Festivals	Fall, Spring	English	3
CM/LT 353 - Storytelling: The Art of Effective Communication	Fall, Spring	English	3

Cultural Studies (5)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
CU/LT 328 - Investigating the Mafia in Literature, Cinema and Media	Fall, Spring	English	3
IT/CU 370 - Italian Conversation: Culture and Cuisine	Fall, Spring	Italian	3
CU/IT 370 - Italian Conversation: Culture and Cuisine of Italy	Fall, Spring	Italian	3
LT/CU 340 - Tourists, Soldiers, Expats, Spies: Travelling Italy in the 20th Century	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB/CU 348 - Cultural Heritage: Business and Strategies	Fall, Spring	English	3

Design - All Types (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
DS 223 - Italian Design: Theory and Practice	Fall, Spring	English	3
DS 300 - Visual Merchandising	Fall, Spring	English	3

Economics (4)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
EC/FI 380 - Banking and Financial Intermediation	Fall, Spring	English	3
IR/EC 340 - The Political Economy of European Integration	Fall, Spring	English	3
EC/IB/ES 347 - Circular Economy in a Global and European Context	Fall, Spring	English	3
EC/FI 375 - Microfinance, Economic Development, and Financial Inclusion	Fall, Spring	English	3

Entrepreneurship (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
ET/IB 361 - Business Modelling and Planning	Fall, Spring	English	3

Environmental Studies (4)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
ES/SO 360 - Designing the Sustainable City	Fall, Spring	English	3
ES/SO 330 - Social Innovation: Strategies of Social and Environmental Sustainabilty	Fall, Spring	English	3
EC/IB/ES 347 - Circular Economy in a Global and European Context	Fall, Spring	English	3
ES 201 - The Mediterranean: A Plastic Sea	Fall, Spring	English	3

Film Studies (3)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
GS/FS 325 - Gender in Italian Cinema: from Fascism to Today	Fall, Spring	Italian	3
FS 340 - The Cinema in Milan: An Overview from Post-WWII Until Today	Fall, Spring	Italian	3
FS 330 - The Golden Age of Italian Cinema: In Between Authors and Genres	Fall, Spring	English	3

Finance (4)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
EC/FI 380 - Banking and Financial Intermediation	Fall, Spring	English	3
FI 356 - International Financial Markets and Investments	Fall, Spring	English	3
FI 373 - Venture Capital and Enterpreneurial Finance	Fall, Spring	English	3
EC/FI 375 - Microfinance, Economic Development, and Financial Inclusion	Fall, Spring	English	3

Gender Studies (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
GS/FS 325 - Gender in Italian Cinema: from Fascism to Today	Fall, Spring	Italian	3

History (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
HS 311 - Great Age of Italian Cities	Fall, Spring	English	3
HS 330 - Never Give In! Fascism, Anti-Semitism and Resistance in Italy, 1922-1948	Fall, Spring	English	3

Industrial Management (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IM/IB/MG 302 - Managing Behavior in Organizations	Fall, Spring	English	3

International Business (14)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IB 370 - Brand Management	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB 343 - Business Ethics in an Intercultural Framework	Fall, Spring	English	3
ET/IB 361 - Business Modelling and Planning	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB/CM 340 - Digital Marketing, E-Commerce and Communication	Fall, Spring	English	3
ST/IB/ST 350 - Econometrics for Business	Fall, Spring	English	3
IR/IB 393 - Leading Across Cultures: Principles and Practice	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB 380 - Managing "Made in Italy" Companies	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB 355 - Managing Fashion and Luxury Companies	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB 326 - Principles of Marketing Management	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB 375 - Strategic Management	Fall, Spring	English	3
EC/IB/ES 347 - Circular Economy in a Global and European Context	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB/CU 348 - Cultural Heritage: Business and Strategies	Fall, Spring	English	3
IB 360 - Entrepreneurship and Start-Ups: A European Perspective	Fall, Spring	English	3
IM/IB/MG 302 - Managing Behavior in Organizations	Fall, Spring	English	3

International Relations (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IR/IB 393 - Leading Across Cultures: Principles and Practice	Fall, Spring	English	3
IR/EC 340 - The Political Economy of European Integration	Fall, Spring	English	3

Internship Seminar (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IN 395 - Internship Seminar	Fall, Spring	English	3
IN 395 - Internship Seminar on Global Workspace Cultures	Summer	English	3

Italian (8)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IT/CU 370 - Italian Conversation: Culture and Cuisine	Fall, Spring	Italian	3
CU/IT 370 - Italian Conversation: Culture and Cuisine of Italy	Fall, Spring	Italian	3
IT 403 - Italian Language in Context: Emerging Competent Abroad III	Fall, Spring	Italian	4
IT 301 - Italian Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad I	Fall, Spring	Italian	6
IT 302 - Italian Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad II	Fall, Spring	Italian	6
IT 351 - Italian Language in Context: Independent Abroad II	Fall, Spring	Italian	6
IT 101 - Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad I	Fall, Spring	Italian	6
IT 102 - Italian Language in Context: Novice Abroad II	Fall, Spring	Italian	6

Literature (4)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
CU/LT 328 - Investigating the Mafia in Literature, Cinema and Media	Fall, Spring	English	3
LT 311B - Literature and the City	Fall, Spring	Italian	3
LT/CU 340 - Tourists, Soldiers, Expats, Spies: Travelling Italy in the 20th Century	Fall, Spring	English	3
CM/LT 353 - Storytelling: The Art of Effective Communication	Fall, Spring	English	3

Management (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
IM/IB/MG 302 - Managing Behavior in Organizations	Fall, Spring	English	3

Music (8)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
MS 382 - Composition	Fall, Spring	English	3
MS 385 - Giuseppe Verdi: Melodrama and Italian Identity	Fall, Spring	English	3
MS 350 - History of Italian Opera	Fall, Spring	English	3
MS 391 - Individual Performance Studies - Instrumental	Fall, Spring	English	3
MS 375 - Music Performance Workshop	Fall, Spring	English	3
MS 281 - Music Theory	Fall, Spring	English	3
MS 360 - Staging Italian Opera	Fall, Spring	English	3
MS 300 - Sculpting Sounds: Between Music Making and Sound Design	Fall, Spring	English	3

Photography (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
PG 300 - Photography: A Critical Introduction	Fall, Spring	English	3

Political Science (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
PO/SO 342 - The European Union: Between Nationalism and Integration	Fall, Spring	English	3
PO/US 368 - The Entrepreneurial City: Strategies of Urban Governance	Fall, Spring	English	3

Psychology (3)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
PS 340 - Italian and American Approaches to Mental Health: Comparative Study of Bio-Psycho-Social Model	Fall, Spring	English	3
PS 360 - Transcultural Psychology: Clinical and Diagnostic Challenges in the Assessment and Treatment of Culturally Diverse Patients	Fall, Spring	English	3
PS 230 - Positive Psychology: The Science of a Good Life	Fall, Spring	English	3

Sociology (3)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
ES/SO 360 - Designing the Sustainable City	Fall, Spring	English	3
ES/SO 330 - Social Innovation: Strategies of Social and Environmental Sustainabilty	Fall, Spring	English	3
PO/SO 342 - The European Union: Between Nationalism and Integration	Fall, Spring	English	3

Statistics (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
ST/IB/ST 350 - Econometrics for Business	Fall, Spring	English	3

Urban Studies (2)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
US/AH 375 - Evolution of the Modern City: Urban Development and Architecture	Fall, Spring	English	3
PO/US 368 - The Entrepreneurial City: Strategies of Urban Governance	Fall, Spring	English	3

Voice Performance (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
VO 391 - Individual Performance Studies - Vocal	Fall, Spring	English	3

Community-Based Learning (1)

Course name	Term	Language	Credits
CB 395 - Community-Based Learning	Fall, Spring	English	3

Field Trips

Even though your adventure starts in Milan, our field trips take you beyond the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country. All trips are included in the program fee unless otherwise noted with ($).

NOTE: IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.

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1 Day Fall & Spring

Parma & Vineyards

Want to find out the difference between "parmesan cheese" and Parmigiano Reggiano? A trip to the wonderful city of Parma, in the Emilia Romagna region, will teach you that and more. Guided tours of the Duomo, Baptistery, and the Farnese Theater will follow a visit to a state-of-the-art vineywards, in the rolling hills west of Parma.

Luxury Cars & Food of Italy

1 Day Fall & Spring

Learn what's behind these two cornerstones of the Italian economy. How did Enzo Ferrari build such iconic sports cars and balsamic vinegar become a World-renowned delicacy? You'll find out from the source!

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Turin

1 Day Fall & Spring

Experience the city of cinema, royal palaces, and chocolate. Once the capital of Italy, Turin is a refined, elegant metropolitan city of great historical interest, with a touch of contemporary, cosmopolitan buzz. Explore its baroque architecture and some of...

Lake Maggiore

1 Day Fall & Summer

Visit the charming city of Stresa on Lago Maggiore. Get the full scenic tour on a private boat that will take you to see the three marvelous Borromean Islands, along with their museums and botanical gardens, situated in the heart of the lake.

Cinque Terre

1 Day Fall & Summer

Get inspired while hiking the trails of this UNESCO World-Heritage site and visiting its picturesque towns overlooking the Mediterranean sea. If that wasn't enough, you'll also get to enjoy a boat tour to see the colorful villages from the sea.

Verona

1 Day Fall & Spring

Take a trip to the Veneto region to see the famous location of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, also known as the "City of Love."

Part-Time Internships

Placement Examples

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Music Education

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Music Management & Marketing

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Music Production/Studio

Program Cost

Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your current college or university to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your school's policies, and other factors.

Spring 2024

Tuition

16,770

Housing

4,275

Insurance

230

Total

21,275

Spring 2024

Milan - Music: Voice, Composition & Instrumental Fees

Program Fee (invoiced by IES Abroad)
Tuition	$16,770
Housing & Meals	$4,275
Base (no additional cost)
• Apartment (no meals provided)
• Homestay (12 meals provided per week)
• Honors Residence Hall (16 meals provided per week)
Premium (additional cost, see below)
• Residence Hall (no meals provided)
Premium Plus (additional cost, see below)
• Apartment (no meals provided)
• Residence Hall (no meals provided)
Health Insurance	$230
Total IES Abroad Program Fee	$21,275

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Additional Fees for Special Options Associated with Tuition & Housing (invoiced by IES Abroad)
Housing & Meals
Premium	$750
Premium Plus	$1,500
School of Record transcript (if required)	$375
Total Additional Fees

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Additional Estimated Expenses for Student Budgeting Purposes (select those that apply)
Round-Trip Airfare (varies with point of departure and carrier)	$600-1,100
Textbooks, Copyright Permission Fees, Course Packets & Other Course-Related Materials	$75
Average Cost of Meals by Housing Option (not included in housing fee)
Premium Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$4,750
Premium Plus Apartment (with kitchen access)	$4,750
Premium Plus Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$4,750
Apartment (with kitchen access)	$4,750
Homestay (with kitchen access)	$2,050
Honors Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$1,150
Rental or Purchase of Required Cell Phone (does not include usage fees)	$30-150
Local Transportation	$250
Optional IES Abroad Field Trips (not included in program fee)	$0
Personal Expenses (does not include personal student travel)	$2,500
Total Other Estimated Expenses

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Total Estimated Budget

The amounts expressed above are in U.S. dollars. Estimated expenses are based on August 2023 exchange rates. These expenses may vary due to individual needs, spending habits, and exchange rates, and are not included in the IES Abroad program fee. Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: meals/beverages (outside selected housing/meals option), social activities and entertainment, toiletries, laundry, and communications facilities (e.g. Internet café, phone centers.) Some items such as textbooks may be billed separately by IES Abroad.

Discounts and Scholarships & Aid

Academic Year pricing reflects at least a 20% discount off second consecutive semester program tuition for the same or a different program. Students must enroll by November 1st to get the discount for academic year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Spring term’s tuition.
Students will receive a 20% discount applied as a credit to the second consecutive semester’s tuition in the same or different programs of a Calendar Year. Students must enroll by May 1st to get the discount for calendar year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Fall term’s tuition.
Students will receive a $500 credit on Summer tuition if a summer program is attended before or after a semester or academic year program.
Students will receive a $300 credit on a January Term tuition if a January Term program is attended before or after a semester program.
The IES Abroad program fee does not reflect scholarships, financial aid, or grants such as the IES Abroad Public University Grant.

Visa / Consular / Residency Fees

Depending on visa requirements related to certain program locations, length of term, and consular jurisdictions, students may also incur costs for expedited processing, predeparture travel to the consulate or for IES Abroad ACCeSS™ ($150) to obtain their visa.
These estimated fees apply to U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens may have different requirements and costs.

Cell Phone Usage

Cell phone usage fees are additional and on a per call basis, depending upon location.

Program Dates:

January 22 - May 16

Application Deadline:

Oct 5, 2023

Estimated Cost:

21,275

Fall 2024

Tuition

16,755

Housing

4,275

Insurance

245

Total

21,275

Fall 2024

Milan - Music: Voice, Composition & Instrumental Fees

Program Fee (invoiced by IES Abroad)
Tuition	$16,755
Housing & Meals	$4,275
Base (no additional cost)
• Honors Residence Hall (16 meals provided per week)
• Residence Hall (no meals provided)
• Homestay (12 meals provided per week)
Premium (additional cost, see below)
• Residence Hall (no meals provided)
Premium Plus (additional cost, see below)
• Apartment (no meals provided)
Health Insurance	$245
Total IES Abroad Program Fee	$21,275

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Additional Fees for Special Options Associated with Tuition & Housing (invoiced by IES Abroad)
Tuition
Course-related trip fee for IT/CU370	$160
Course-related trip fee for IB380	$107
Course-related trip fee for AH340	$22
Housing & Meals
Premium Plus	$1,500
Premium	$750
School of Record transcript (if required)	$375
Total Additional Fees

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Additional Estimated Expenses for Student Budgeting Purposes (select those that apply)
Italian Visa Fee (paid to consulate) (estimated costs based on current consular rates, subject to change)	$60
Optional ACCeSS fee (if applicable, paid to IES Abroad before arrival)	$150
Round-Trip Airfare (varies with point of departure and carrier)	$900-1,400
Textbooks, Copyright Permission Fees, Course Packets & Other Course-Related Materials	$150
Average Cost of Meals by Housing Option (not included in housing fee)
Premium Plus Apartment (with kitchen access)	$4,100
Honors Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$1,000
Premium Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$4,100
Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$4,100
Homestay (with kitchen access)	$1,800
Rental or Purchase of Required Cell Phone (does not include usage fees)	$30-150
Local Transportation	$70
Optional IES Abroad Field Trips (not included in program fee)	$50-480
Personal Expenses (does not include personal student travel)	$2,400
Total Other Estimated Expenses

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Total Estimated Budget

The amounts expressed above are in U.S. dollars. Estimated expenses are based on November 2023 exchange rates. These expenses may vary due to individual needs, spending habits, and exchange rates, and are not included in the IES Abroad program fee. Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: meals/beverages (outside selected housing/meals option), social activities and entertainment, toiletries, laundry, and communications facilities (e.g. Internet café, phone centers.) Some items such as textbooks may be billed separately by IES Abroad.

Discounts and Scholarships & Aid

Academic Year pricing reflects at least a 20% discount off second consecutive semester program tuition for the same or a different program. Students must enroll by November 1st to get the discount for academic year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Spring term’s tuition.
Students will receive a 20% discount applied as a credit to the second consecutive semester’s tuition in the same or different programs of a Calendar Year. Students must enroll by May 1st to get the discount for calendar year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Fall term’s tuition.
Students will receive a $500 credit on Summer tuition if a summer program is attended before or after a semester or academic year program.
Students will receive a $300 credit on a January Term tuition if a January Term program is attended before or after a semester program.
The IES Abroad program fee does not reflect scholarships, financial aid, or grants such as the IES Abroad Public University Grant.

Visa / Consular / Residency Fees

Depending on visa requirements related to certain program locations, length of term, and consular jurisdictions, students may also incur costs for expedited processing, predeparture travel to the consulate or for IES Abroad ACCeSS™ ($150) to obtain their visa.
These estimated fees apply to U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens may have different requirements and costs.

Cell Phone Usage

Cell phone usage fees are additional and on a per call basis, depending upon location.

Program Dates:

September 02 - December 19

Application Deadline:

Apr 11, 2024

Estimated Cost:

21,275

Academic Year 2024

Tuition

30,140

Housing

8,550

Insurance

490

Total

39,180

Academic Year 2024

Milan - Music: Voice, Composition & Instrumental Academic Year Fees

Program Fee (invoiced by IES Abroad)
Tuition	$30,140
Housing & Meals	$8,550
Base (no additional cost)
• Homestay (12 meals provided per week)
• Honors Residence Hall (16 meals provided per week)
• Residence Hall (no meals provided)
Premium (additional cost, see below)
• Residence Hall (no meals provided)
Premium Plus (additional cost, see below)
• Apartment (no meals provided)
Health Insurance	$490
Total IES Abroad Program Fee	$39,180

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Additional Fees for Special Options Associated with Tuition & Housing (invoiced by IES Abroad)
Tuition
Course-related trip fee for IT/CU370	$160
Course-related trip fee for IB380	$107
Course-related trip fee for AH340	$22
Housing & Meals
Premium	$1,500
Premium Plus	$3,000
School of Record transcript (if required)	$375
Total Additional Fees

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Additional Estimated Expenses for Student Budgeting Purposes (select those that apply)
Italian Visa Fee (paid to consulate) (estimated costs based on current consular rates, subject to change)	$60
Optional ACCeSS fee (if applicable, paid to IES Abroad before arrival)	$150
Round-Trip Airfare (varies with point of departure and carrier)	$1,000-1,700
Textbooks, Copyright Permission Fees, Course Packets & Other Course-Related Materials	$300
Average Cost of Meals by Housing Option (not included in housing fee)
Homestay (with kitchen access)	$3,600
Honors Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$2,000
Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$8,200
Premium Residence Hall (with kitchen access)	$8,200
Premium Plus Apartment (with kitchen access)	$8,200
Rental or Purchase of Required Cell Phone (does not include usage fees)	$60-300
Local Transportation	$140
Optional IES Abroad Field Trips (not included in program fee)	$50-960
Personal Expenses (does not include personal student travel)	$4,800
Total Other Estimated Expenses

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Total Estimated Budget

The amounts expressed above are in U.S. dollars. Estimated expenses are based on February 2023 exchange rates. These expenses may vary due to individual needs, spending habits, and exchange rates, and are not included in the IES Abroad program fee. Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: meals/beverages (outside selected housing/meals option), social activities and entertainment, toiletries, laundry, and communications facilities (e.g. Internet café, phone centers.) Some items such as textbooks may be billed separately by IES Abroad.

Discounts and Scholarships & Aid

Academic Year pricing reflects at least a 20% discount off second consecutive semester program tuition for the same or a different program. Students must enroll by November 1st to get the discount for academic year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Spring term’s tuition.
Students will receive a 20% discount applied as a credit to the second consecutive semester’s tuition in the same or different programs of a Calendar Year. Students must enroll by May 1st to get the discount for calendar year study, after which the second term’s tuition pricing will be based on the following Fall term’s tuition.
Students will receive a $500 credit on Summer tuition if a summer program is attended before or after a semester or academic year program.
Students will receive a $300 credit on a January Term tuition if a January Term program is attended before or after a semester program.
The IES Abroad program fee does not reflect scholarships, financial aid, or grants such as the IES Abroad Public University Grant.

Visa / Consular / Residency Fees

Depending on visa requirements related to certain program locations, length of term, and consular jurisdictions, students may also incur costs for expedited processing, predeparture travel to the consulate or for IES Abroad ACCeSS™ ($150) to obtain their visa.
These estimated fees apply to U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens may have different requirements and costs.

Cell Phone Usage

Cell phone usage fees are additional and on a per call basis, depending upon location.

Application Deadline:

Apr 11, 2024

Estimated Cost:

39,180

Spring 2025

Tuition

Housing

Insurance

Total

Pending

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IES Abroad Milan Staff

Roberto Andreoni

IES Abroad Milan Center Director

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Luca Blumer

Student Affairs Manager

Marta Brambilla

Internship Coordinator

Laura Carrera

Center HR Administrator

Giorgia Cima

Academic Advisor

Giulia Glouchtchenko

Student Affairs Assistant

Teresa Keller

Academic Assistant

Dominika Kolpak

Academic Advisor

Chiara Lorenzini

Customized Programs Coordinator

Manuela Nigrelli

Housing Coordinator

Sara Nunziato

Internship Assistant

Alessia Palmieri

Student Event Coordinator

Lorenzo Rossetti

Housing Assistant

Anna Salandini

Accounting & Budget Manager

Amanda Swain

Assistant Director

Orientation

Health & Safety

With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter which time zone you’re in. We plan for "what ifs" so that you don’t have to. From international health insurance included in the cost of your program to highly-trained local staff who can connect you to English-speaking healthcare providers, we are working around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.

Support You Can Expect to Receive on Our Programs

CISI International Health Insurance

In the case you need to see a doctor or mental health professional.

24/7 Emergency Support

Whether you encounter an issue while traveling or in your host city.

Mandatory Cell Phone Policy

Receive any emergency updates from IES Abroad staff via call or text.

Location-Specific Information

Health and safety information presented at orientation by on-site staff.

TripTracker System

Allowing you to share independent travel plans.

Crisis Drills

So that you feel prepared to respond to an emergency should one arise.

Helpful Links

Blogs on Mental Health

Study Abroad Safety Tips for Traveling

Blogs on Safety

Learn More About Health & Safety

Program Dates

Spring 2024

Program Dates:

January 22 - May 16

Application Deadline:

Oct 5, 2023

Fall 2024

Program Dates:

September 02 - December 19

Application Deadline:

Apr 11, 2024

Spring 2025

Program Dates:

Mid January - Mid May

Application Deadline:

Oct 10, 2024

Requirements

Eligibility Requirements
Application Requirements
Passport & Visa Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

18 years of age
In good standing at your home school
2.75 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 2.75 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing when program begins - some local university courses may not be available to sophomores
Music major or minor preferred; in the case of non-music majors/minors with serious experience, some exceptions can be considered
No Italian required

Application Requirements

Submit Your Online Application

Applications may be considered after the published deadline on a space available basis. Please note that late applicants may be required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit upon acceptance in order to secure a place in the program. Please contact us with questions about applying after the deadline.

After your Online Application is processed, submit the following in your MyIESabroad account:

Home School Authorization — Your on-campus study abroad advisor can either complete the Home School Authorization electronically through IES Abroad’s PartnerPortal system, or by filling out the PDF form. Consult your study abroad advisor to determine how they would prefer to complete your Home School Authorization.
Transcript(s) — Submit transcripts from each college/university you have attended since high school. If you have multiple transcripts, IES Abroad will average the GPAs for all colleges/universities you have attended and use that cumulative GPA when reviewing your application. (Students attending higher education institutions outside of the U.S. must obtain a professional course-by-course transcript equivalency report. You may choose any organization that provides professional international transcript equivalencies.)
(If Applicable) English Language Proficiency Exam — Students attending higher education institutions outside of the U.S. may need to submit English language proficiency exam results. Contact your IES Abroad Representative for more information.

If your cumulative GPA is below 2.75, submit the following in your MyIESabroad account:

Professor Recommendation — Although there is no length requirement, the recommendation must indicate a professor’s opinion of the applicant’s academic ability to pursue university-level coursework in a foreign country, in addition to any information that would help IES Abroad gain a better understanding of the applicant.
Personal Academic Essay — Although there is no length requirement, the essay must address your GPA, any particular academic challenges faced, reasons you chose this IES Abroad program, and how it fits into your academic career.

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Passport & Visa Requirements

Renew (or Apply for!) Your Passport ASAP

Passport applications and renewals are taking longer than normal these days. Save yourself from the last-minute stress by making sure:

You have a passport
The expiration date is at least six months after your study abroad program ends

Visit  travel.state.gov  to locate U.S. passport agencies in your area.

Visa Requirements

Italy requires U.S. citizens to obtain a student visa before studying abroad for a semester or longer. 

Learn more about applying for a student visa for Italy and whether or not you are eligible for Italy ACCeSS.

Not a U.S. citizen? Consult the consulate website of your passport country and  contact your IES Abroad Advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Students who wish to participate in an IES Abroad program will typically apply to both their college/university, as well as to IES Abroad. Start by visiting your school’s study abroad office website to learn more about their application process and deadlines. Note that some university’s deadlines can be as early as one year before your desired term abroad. After you have reviewed the process at your home school, start your online application on the IES Abroad website—there's no application fee! Once we create an account for you, we’ll then ask you to submit the required admissions forms in your MyIESabroad account. After we have received all of your materials, we will review your application and send you an admission decision via email within two weeks.

I’ve never been abroad before. When should I apply for a passport?

As soon as you know you are interested in going abroad, begin applying for your passport. In order to go abroad, you’ll need to have a passport that is valid until at least six months after your program’s end date. For most of our programs, you will need your passport in-hand in order to apply for the required student visa. Rest assured, our IES Abroad Program Advisors will be available to help you every step of the way, but it’s in your best interest to start this process as soon as possible!

How do I know if I will receive credit for the classes or internships I complete abroad?

You can find a list of the potential courses and/or internship opportunities available for students to pursue under the Academics tab of your program page. Syllabi for each course can typically be found by clicking on the hyperlinked course title, which you can review with your on-campus advisors to ensure that you can earn credit and stay on track for graduation. If a part-time internship opportunity is available on your program and something you want to pursue, discuss the possibility of earning credit for this with your study abroad office on-campus.

How do scholarships and financial aid work? Can I use my existing scholarships or apply for more?

You can apply for our IES Abroad Scholarships at any point before the deadline—even if you haven’t yet been admitted into one of our programs! Our scholarship opportunities are competitive, so it’s in your best interest to apply for our scholarships as early as possible. If you’d like to use your existing scholarships/aid towards your program fees, this will depend on your school’s policies and how you’re billed for the program. Talk to your school’s study abroad and financial aid office to learn their policies.

How does IES Abroad work with my school?

IES Abroad works as a partner to campus study abroad offices around the world to provide high quality academic programs for undergraduate students. In order to participate in one of our programs, we require that you gain approval from your home school’s study abroad office. While IES Abroad is here to help with your predeparture needs, you’ll also want to stay connected with your study abroad advisor on-campus to ensure you’re staying on track with their deadlines and aware of their policies for your program abroad.

What is the university or location where I will take my classes abroad?

The location of your courses will depend on the type of IES Abroad program that you select. Most IES Abroad programs are based at the IES Abroad Center in the host city. Our Centers are physical spaces within the city where we have staff offices and classrooms and they serve as the student hub for many of our programs. On these programs, your classmates will be other IES Abroad students from U.S. campuses and are taught by local or international professors. In some cases, it may also be possible to take one or two courses at a local university and the rest at the IES Abroad Center. Alternatively, some IES Abroad programs are direct enrollment programs, which means that you will take all of your classes at the local university alongside other students enrolled at that university.

What are IES Abroad’s health and safety resources and policies?

IES Abroad places student health & safety at the forefront of all that we do. All IES Abroad students are required to be insured under our mandatory CISI health insurance policy, and this cost is factored into your program fees. Students will be expected to complete a physical within the six months prior to your departure so that our student affairs staff on-site have up-to-date information and can offer support for any health or medical needs you may have while abroad. Mental health services may be available for students upon request. Please discuss any specific health and safety needs with our Dean of Students’ office as early as possible. You can also read more information about our Health & Safety protocols (including COVID-19).

Do I have to find my own housing on my IES Abroad program?

Our experienced housing coordinators work hard to screen and place students in IES Abroad housing, so you won’t need to find your housing on your own. Options can include homestays (highly rated!), residence halls, or apartments depending on your location. You will be given an opportunity to indicate any preferences you may have for housing once you are admitted into the program, which our staff will take into consideration to the best of their ability as they are making arrangements for students. While it’s not recommended, it is possible for you to arrange your own housing abroad if your home school approves you to do so.