Orientation Your mandatory orientation program begins on the afternoon of the official arrival date with accomodation check-ins, housing orientations, and a welcome event. Orientation continues the following day at the IES Abroad Milan center and/or at convention centers/hotels around the city, with introductory activities to help you become better acquainted with your peers and with the IES Abroad staff. Example Orientation Schedule (activities, locations, and times will change semester by semester) Hear what some of our bloggers have said about orientation and their first few weeks in Milan...

Orientation Your mandatory orientation program begins on the afternoon of the official arrival date with accommodation check-ins, housing meetings, and a welcome event. Orientation continues the following day at the IES Abroad Milan center and/or convention centers/hotels around the city, with introductory activities to help you become better acquainted with your peers and with the IES Abroad staff. Example Orientation Schedule (activities, locations, and times will change semester by semester) Hear what some of our bloggers have said about orientation and their first few weeks in Milan in...

Housing Policy information: As you go throughout your housing process, please keep in mind the following factors that are considered when housing placements are made: Students in all housing options are expected to abide by IES Abroad housing policies. IES Abroad only locates housing in safe areas of the city. Cohabitation in IES Abroad located housing is prohibited. You will not be permitted to change your housing arrangement during the first two weeks of the program. If you intend to have a specific housemate, make sure your friend also indicates your Name + Last Name + University while...

According to IES Abroad policy, you must have a working cell phone within a week of your arrival. Students typically opt for one of the following: Use your cell phone from home if your provider offers an international phone plan. Bring an unlocked smartphone and purchase either a physical sim card or e-sim card, if available. This option is recommended. Note that U.S. iPhone 14 models or later do not have a SIM tray, so users can only use eSIMs (if carrier supports eSIM tech) rather than a physical SIM card. Independently purchase or rent a physical cell phone from a local provider after...

The Milan Summer Business Program offers students the opportunity to combine academic learning at the IES Abroad Milan Center, with its state-of-the-art facilities, and at Bocconi University, one of Europe's most prestigious institutions for business, economics, and finance. Students will create their own academic experience by enrolling in one 4-credit course at the IES Abroad Milan Center. They can choose between FI356 International Financial Markets and Investments and IB343 Business Ethics in an Intercultural Framework (see the chart below for more details regarding course contents)...

To complement your IES Abroad courses, you will have the option of enrolling in courses at our partner universities. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. It will not only be a unique educational experience, but it will also provide you the opportunity to add another perspective of student life in Milan. You can also meet local students! The classroom atmosphere might be entirely different from what you experience on your home campus. Please keep in mind that you will have to be able to adapt to different classroom structures and expectations. Teaching styles may...

Please note that internship placement options are subject to availability and placements in part-time internships are not guaranteed. If you require an internship as part of your semester abroad, please reach out to your IES Abroad Program Advisor as soon as possible. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. Our Internship Coordinators arrange internships for credit that provide students with both practical work experience and an academic seminar. Past internship placements have included positions in business, marketing...

Passport If you have not already done so, apply for your passport immediately! You must have a valid passport before you can apply for any other required travel documents. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the end date of your program. If it is not valid for at least six months beyond the program end date, you must renew it immediately before applying for any required visa or entry permit. Please be aware that when creating an airline reservation and/or applying for a visa, you should use the same name, sex, and birth date that is on your government-issued...

Depending on your citizenship, you may be able to enter and travel within France without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. However, a new EU border control system—the Entry/Exit System (EES)—was introduced in October 2025 and digitally records the entry and exit of non-EU travelers entering the Schengen Area. Under this system, passport information and biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) are collected at the border, regardless of whether a visa is required. Upon arrival, you will be required to complete EES registration, which may take additional time, particularly during the...

Entry Documents A visa is an official authorization affixed to your passport, which gives proof that you have the permission of the Australian government to enter Australia and study for the allotted time. You will need an Electronic Travel Authority in order to enter Australia. Confirm your place in the program Submit the Confirmation Form by the deadline posted in your account. Obtain and check your passport Obtain a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the program end date, has two blank pages, and is signed on the appointed line. If you don't have a valid passport, apply for...