milan skyscrapers
Milan, Italy

Summer Global Internship

Study Program Full-Time Internship

Dates

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8 weeks

Costs

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Dates

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8 weeks

Costs

Credit

6 semester hours

9 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

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Overview

Milan is the world capital of business, finance, fashion, design, media, and publishing. Moreover, it is Italy’s foremost startup ecosystem. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding international internship, look no further than our Summer Global Internship program in Milan!

As a global intern, you’ll have the chance to gain practical, real-world work experience in businesses and startups in areas like finance, technology, fashion, design, tourism, media, and more. During your placement, you’ll gain soft skills like communication, networking, time management, conflict resolution, creative thinking, and teamwork. Similarly, you’ll immerse yourself in the local business culture, getting an inside look at how the organization you’re working for operates. Spend your summer networking with global professionals and building your resume with the kind of experience that lasts a lifetime! 

Unique Experiences

Have a traditional aperitivo

to “open” your appetite and ready your stomach for dinner

Explore the Lombardy region

from Brescia to Bergamo

\

See da Vinci’s famous Last Supper

in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie

3,400

STATUES IN THE DUOMO (CATHEDRAL)

2

OF THE WORLD’S BEST FOOTBALL TEAMS: INTER MILAN AND A.C. MILAN

80 +

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES IN THE CITY

Experience
  • milan trolley in old town
  • milan skyscrapers at night
  • milan galleria at night

Your Destination

Say hello to Milan, the second-largest city in Italy and the country’s unofficial fashion capital. Home to some of Italy’s major fashion brands, a booming wine industry, the oldest shopping center in the world (the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II), and a thriving international student community, there is plenty to experience and explore in the cosmopolitan city of Milan.    

When you study abroad in Milan, you call the Lombardy region of northern Italy home. Here, you’ll have every opportunity to enjoy one of the city’s many study spaces such as the University Biblioteca Statale di Milano (the largest academic library in Italy), go shopping in one of more than 200 shops and boutiques, indulge in one of nearly 6,000 restaurants, and much more while immersing yourself in the local culture. 

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Milan. 

The Culture

Milan lake como sailboat

Excursions & Activities

  • Visit the Duomo, the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and the 2nd largest in Italy 
  • Explore the Navigli District, old canals lined with bars, caffes and boutiques 
  • Admire Leonardo’s “Last Supper,” one of the most famous paintings in the world 
  • Watch a performance at Teatro della Scala, the largest opera house in Europe 
  • Enjoy the “aperitivo” pre-dinner ritual 
  • Take a day trip to Lake Como, the most beautiful of the northern Italian lakes, or to an iconic Italian town like Bologna, Bergamo or Verona 
  • Refine your resume and interviewing skills for the local business culture 
  • Explore the professional working world of Italy through organizational site visits, industry networking events, and guest lectures 
  • Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship 

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Academics

Academics

As a global intern in Milan, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of innovative industries. Extra-curricular cultural activities in and around Milan complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.

This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated online academic course. 

GPA

2.5 

Additional Requirements

Additional visa restrictions may apply and CIEE will advise students as part of the early application process. 

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Requirements

Students participate in an academic course taught in a hybrid learning environment alongside the eight-week, full-time internship. Participation in the integrated academic course and internship are mandatory for all participants.

Program Credit

Total credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits 

Course Credit

Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 15 integrated academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Academic Culture

Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organizations. The academic course is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce. 

Class Format

Students participate in an eight-week CIEE full-time internship and academic course taught in an online learning environment. Class and/or work hours may be scheduled Monday-Friday, and attendance is strictly enforced for all. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel away from the city when classes are in session. 

Grading

Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the academic course, including but not limited to online discussion forums, reflective papers, individual or group presentations, analysis of readings, an internship work plan, and feedback from internship supervisor. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress towards goals. 

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Language of Instruction

English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Internships

Discover Internship Opportunities

We're excited you're considering this program! Next, explore the types of internships you can choose from for an epic internship abroad with CIEE Study Abroad.

Explore Industry Options

These industries are representative of the sectors you'll choose from during your CIEE Study Abroad internship program.

A female intern picks crops from a field

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Gain experience in agricultural markets, agribusiness companies, and NGOs to study food production and global processes.

A female intern sits in front of a studio A/V board while recording

Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.

Business Management and Administration Internships

Business Management and Administration

Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics in Scotland, China, and more.

An intern watches a clothing designer work on a garmet

Consumer Goods and Retail

Explore consumer behaviors, business strategies, international retail trends, and more in the global commerce marketplace.

A intern teacher works with her students in the classroom

Education and Training

Experience international teaching methodologies and curriculum development in classrooms around Jordan, Spain, and more.

A restaurant manager reviews information on a table with a chef

Hospitality and Tourism

Polish your hospitality management skills by studying global tourism practices, customer service excellence, and more.

Interns wearing hardhats at a community development site

Human Services

Deepen your knowledge of human services through social welfare work, community development, and international advocacy.

Browse Internship Opportunities

Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.

Summer 2025 Internships

  1. Administration intern

    Administration intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this company will support the rest of the staff through a variety of tasks, such as entering data into the database, organizing files and documents, preparing reports, reaching out to potential partners, assisting with social media and website, organize documents and materials for training activities, offering general support to the planning and implementing of community engagement activities.

    About the Company

    This organization provides company with resources implement ethical and sustainable delivery services.

    Their methods include: drawing-up fair contracts for workers involved in deliveries and providing them with all necessary tools to complete their task, organizing and holding trainings focused on health and security, support inclusion of marginalized communities into the labour market through specific training paths and dedicated recruiting strategies. This company also promotes buying from local businesses and end buyers awareness on sustainability and waste.

    Company Industry

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

    Job Type

    Environmental/Sustainability

  1. Administrative -intern

    Administrative -intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this company will be able to work in an international setting while learning more about local regulations concerning human resources, company financial consulting and labor laws. Interns may also support staff divisions focusing on a variety of fields, such as human resources management, fiscal and tax consultancy, payroll and administrative assistance.

    About the Company

    This company is part of an international network of businesses focusing on tax and labor advice, management and administration of human resources, company restructuring operations, such as downsizing, mergers and acquisitions.

    The Studio directly adopts and develops advanced technological and IT solutions to integrate fully with the corporate and local structure of customers, creating projects tailored to meet their needs with regards to HR consulting “solutions” and technological services.

    Company Industry

    Business Management and Administration

    Job Type

    Business - Management

  1. Administrative and customer Service Intern

    Administrative and customer Service Intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this small local business will support the rest of the staff in a variety of roles. They will be able to set up the space and welcome customers for daily operations, be in touch with suppliers for product selections, take part in the operations related to in-house production of goods in a practical way and also at an administrative level. Interns will be able to participate in the activities of the many departments of this business, to support coworkers in specific fields but also to get a general understanding of the entrepreneurial tools and logistics required to run a small family-owned business in Italy.

    About the Company

    This small business operates in the hospitality field focusing on promoting local programs and sustainability. They promote the consumption of seasonal food from local producers, which they select based on their attention on sustainability and quality. They also have their own production of baked goods and olive oil, and they have a close connection to all of their suppliers, to promote the creation of a network of small businesses to strengthen their position in the market.

    Company Industry

    Hospitality and Tourism

    Job Type

    Hospitality

  1. Administrative intern

    Administrative intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this company will support the organization and events, festivals, lectures, as well as collaborate with the publishing house activities and contribute to the development, organization and progress of training and educational activities.

    About the Company

    This company promotes cultural discussions, events, research through the organization of public events, lectures, festival. They also organize training events such as courses and workshops for cultural operators and institutions, for the public administration and for policy makers. This company also promotes projects focused on storytelling and photo reportage.

    Company Industry

    Education and Training

    Job Type

    Communication

  1. Archival Research and Cultural Promotion Intern

    Archival Research and Cultural Promotion Intern

    About the Role

    Interns will work on a variety of tasks supporting research, data collection and analysis of project data.

    They will assist with the reorganization of materials, with inventory and catalogs; they will be also involved in the organization of events, exhibitions, and cultural festivals. 

    About the Company

    The purpose of this association is the cultural promotion and coordination of projects, research and interventions aimed at the protection, preservation and enhancement of the historical-cultural heritage in the Lombard and national context, at both public and private institutions and bodies.

    This association is also concerned with the organization and administration of archives of public and private entities and institutions, the enhancement of cultural and brand heritage, the publication of studies, inventories and catalogs; preparation of exhibitions, the organization of cultural festivals.

    Company Industry

    Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications

    Job Type

    Communication

  1. Business Intern

    Business Intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this small local business will support the rest of the staff in a variety of roles. They will be able to set up the space and welcome customers for daily operations, be in touch with suppliers for product selections, take part in the operations related to in-house production of goods in a practical way and also at an administrative level. Interns will be able to participate in the activities of the many departments of this business, to support coworkers in specific fields but also to get a general understanding of the entrepreneurial tools and logistics required to run a small-owned business in Italy

    About the Company

    This small company is a restaurant business that operates in the hospitality and food & beverage sector, promoting products from southern Italy that it selects based on its focus on sustainability and quality. It is an informal trattoria with a full-bodied gastronomic offering based elevating street food to a restaurant.

    Company Industry

    Hospitality and Tourism

    Job Type

    Hospitality

  1. Business Marketing Intern

    Business Marketing Intern

    About the Role

    The intern at this company will support operations in the business development area, will work in the marketing and communication team, will take part to projects that will include developing brand strategies, analyze market trends, collect information and data on consumers preferences.

    About the Company

    Since 1990 this company has worked in the fields of eyewear, design and innovation and they continue to push the boundaries in order to make products that consumers love to wear. This company strongly believes in the power of being a company for good, making purpose a core part of their mission.


    The goal of this company is to drive the industry efforts towards sustainability and social responsibility. The company is a reference point in the independent eyewear industry, with offices in New York, Milan and Stockholm.

    Company Industry

    Consumer Goods and Retail

    Job Type

    Fashion

  1. Customer Service Intern

    Customer Service Intern

    About the Role

    As a Customer Service Intern you will be responsible for providing assistance to clients and ensuring that they have a positive experience. Your duties may include answering phone calls, responding to emails, greeting visitors, providing tours, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and resolving issues. You may also be responsible for maintaining the workspace, ordering supplies, and managing inventory. The intern should have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and customer service experience. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

    About the Company

    This company is a co-working space that provides innovative and flexible workspaces for businesses. Their mission is to create a collaborative and productive environment for their clients. They offer a range of services including private offices, coworking spaces, virtual offices, and meeting rooms. Their offices are located in prime locations in the city, making it easy for clients to access them.

    Company Industry

    Business Management and Administration

    Job Type

    Business - General

  1. Event and Marketing Intern

    Event and Marketing Intern

    About the Role

    Interns will work on a variety of tasks to support journalists and activists in their campaigns. Interns will work on advertising and promoting events on social media, assist partners in developing strategies to support and implement their editorial plan, organize and assist with networking events.

    About the Company

    This company runs investigations and exposes cases with selected media partners. The company takes part in global campaigns, acting as catalyst for the local groups of activists. They organize workshops and laboratories for local communities, journalists and activists.

    Company Industry

    Human Services

    Job Type

    Communication

  1. Fashion Training Intern

    Fashion Training Intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this company will have the opportunity to work on various projects, from researching and designing outfits to assisting with the organization of the sales campaign, shoots and fittings. They will also have the opportunity to help organize and participate in events that connect companies and industry professionals.

    About the Company

    This company is a fashion brand that aims to create everyday yet unique women's clothing.

    Sustainability is one of the main focuses of the company, through the selection of fabrics already existing on the market that do not require additional use of raw materials. All their creations are entirely produced in Italy respecting high quality standards.

    Company Industry

    Consumer Goods and Retail

    Job Type

    Fashion

  1. Hospitality Intern

    Hospitality Intern

    About the Role

    Interns in this company will have the opportunity to work in the hospitality industry and gain a wide range of practical skills. During the internship, interns will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of tasks, including welcoming and assisting guests, managing reservations, serving in the kitchen and lounge, and helping to plan and organize events and activities for guests.

    About the Company

    This company is an accommodation provider that offers temporary lodging to travelers, tourists, and people seeking affordable and informal accommodations. As a company in the hospitality industry, a hostel aims to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for its guests, promoting an atmosphere of community and interaction among individuals. Its main activity is to offer affordable accommodation, often in shared rooms or dormitories, although it may also offer private rooms.

    Company Industry

    Hospitality and Tourism

    Job Type

    Hospitality

  1. Research and Administrative Intern

    Research and Administrative Intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this company will be working on collecting data and support market analysis for sustainability researches that connect food, culture and economics.

    About the Company

    This non-profit organization works on research on sustainability and innovation for socioeconomic, environmental and cultural systems.

    Workers are professionals in a variety of fields: urban policies, social innovation, journalism, economic research, communication, environmental studies. This allows the organization to offer support in developing sustainability policies for companies, entities and organizations, connecting them with other partners on the territory.

    Company Industry

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

    Job Type

    Other

  1. Trainee Intern

    Trainee Intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this farmhouse will support the rest of the staff in a variety of roles. They will be able to set up the space and welcome customers for daily operations, take part in the operations related to in-house production of goods in a practical way, setting up events to helping with special projects and work closely with fellow staff members, chefs, and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service. Inters will learn and understand the urban farm atmosphere and how to enable sustainable practices.

    About the Company

    An old Lombardy farmhouse with the typical courtyard shape with the contribution of Fondazione Cariplo, opens with the aim of being a city reference space for individuals, associations, companies and producers who want to put sustainable habits at the center of their daily lives, contributing to the creation of an inclusive city context, attentive to the environment and open to sharing experiences.

    This farmhouse is a multifunctional place, where different spaces coexist, placing Environmental Sustainability at the center of their activities.

    The proposed activities are of various types: restaurant, musical events, book presentation, farmers' market of Lombard products and market that enhances recycling practices.

    Company Industry

    Hospitality and Tourism

    Job Type

    Hospitality

  1. Training Intern

    Training Intern

    About the Role

    Interns at this company will have the opportunity to work on a variety of project, from market research, to assist coworkers in gathering materials and data related to food, food sustainability and food industry in Italy, to deliver lectures and structure courses for companies and organizations. They will also have the opportunity to help organize and participate in events that connect companies and professionals in the field and will also collaborate with the rest of the team on the company's magazine on food, agriculture and sustainability.

    About the Company

    This company promotes education on food and nutrition through a variety of outlets, events and market research. It compares and connects experts, resources, customers, education institutions, health and wellness professionals through networking events, courses, research projects, fairs, publications.

    Company Industry

    Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

    Job Type

    Environmental/Sustainability

Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.

Courses

Course Information

Summer Session I 2024

Course
Language
Semester Credit

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE 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
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant
  • CIEE STEM Scholarship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

Program

Application Due

Start Date

End Date

Fees & Housing

Program Summer 2025 8 weeks Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $8,450
Program Summer 2024 8 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $8,450

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 CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,450**

Housing = $3,500***

Insurance = $200

Total Fees = $8,450

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 = $580

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $60

Books & Supplies = $50

Personal expenses = $200†††

Total Costs = $2,140

Financial Aid

CIEE 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.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable

**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.

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round trip based on East coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

Program Fees

CIEE 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 CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $4,453**

Housing = $3,500

Insurance = $197

Total Fees = $8,450

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 = $580

International Airfare = $1,250††

Local Transportation = $60

Books & Supplies = $50

Personal expenses = $200†††

Total Costs = $2,140

Optional Housing

CIEE 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 = $400^

Select Plus Housing Fee = $800^^

Financial Aid

CIEE 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.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.

††Round trip based on East coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

^first-come, first serve, based on availability

^^first-come, first serve, based on availability

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

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Staff

Our Staff

Stephen Marth

Center Director

Stephen joins CIEE 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 Università degli Studi di Napoli “L’Orientale”. She has completed a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Promotion...

Beatrice D’Alimonte

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.

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Utilize the Internship Search Tool

Search our catalog of internship opportunities to view the placements that align best with your academic and professional goals.

2

Start a Program Application

You're one step closer to an amazing internship abroad experience!

3

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office

Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad. 

4

Contact CIEE

We're here to help! Email us if you have questions or need help applying to this program. Upon your acceptance, you'll speak with on-site CIEE staff about your internship goals. CIEE will reach out to companies that align with your goals, interests, and qualifications.

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