CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Engineering & Automotives in Milan

Race into the heart of automotive engineering in Milan, where high-performance vehicles are engineered, built, and pushed to their limits.

Milan sits at the center of northern Italy’s industrial landscape, just a short distance from the “Motor Valley,” where some of the world’s most iconic car brands, like Ferrari and Lamborghini, are developed. The city itself is a hub for innovation, home to top technical schools and a culture that values precision, performance, and craftsmanship.

Dive into the world of automotive engineering. Through hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions, you’ll analyze how automotive engineers think about drivers and passengers, understand the function of electric motors, and break down real prototypes. Tour renowned factories and engineering labs to see cutting-edge automotive technology up close.

Step onto the rooftop of the Duomo di Milano, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world, where hundreds of intricate spires rise around you and the city stretches out below. At the Pinacoteca di Brera, explore Renaissance masterpieces and sharpen your eye for detail, technique, and structure through a self-guided challenge. A summer of inspiration, new friendships, and travel will leave you dreaming of your next big moves — whether that’s studying engineering, pursuing automotive innovation, or imagining more international pursuits.