Marketing, Advertising, & PR Study Abroad Programs in Milan, Italy

Spend a semester or academic year in the global fashion and design capital, Milan, with AIFS Abroad! Choose from a variety of course options at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Combine its world-class education with the experience of living in an ancient city with a modern sense of style. Known as “The Fashion Capital of the World”, this stylish and sophisticated city – with its dynamic business culture – has something for all students. The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below, in addition to many pre-departure, on-site, and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture and world-class academics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious universities. Located in Milan, the heart of Italy’s fashion and business scene, Università Cattolica offers a unique blend of academic excellence and cultural discovery. This program is ideal for students who are curious, adaptable, and eager to explore Italy’s rich history and modern innovations. Choose from diverse courses taught in English, including business, arts, fashion, and international relations. Participants benefit from small class sizes, expert faculty, and opportunities to network globally. Beyond academics, Milan provides endless opportunities for exploration, from iconic landmarks like the Duomo and La Scala to vibrant neighborhoods and world-class cuisine. Students can also travel easily to other parts of Italy and Europe. With a welcoming campus and robust support services, you’ll feel right at home. Make Università Cattolica your gateway to an unforgettable study abroad experience!

Leaning toward a career in fashion or business? Broaden your knowledge in Italy’s fashion, commercial, industrial, and economic hub – Milan! Italy's second-largest city and the European Union's fifth-largest urban area, this cosmopolitan city is home to numerous trade and fashion shows all year round. In addition to being the country’s stock exchange location, Milan is home to many cultural delights such as the Duomo, Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and Castello Sforzesco. We offer students the opportunity to study in Milan in the summer, for a semester, or an academic year. The host institutions are Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), and Università IULM.

Live and learn in Milan! Milan is Italy’s cosmopolitan city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s unique blend of Italian culture, iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, world-class shopping districts, and lively arts scene creates an enriching backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Milan is the perfect place to study abroad. Your Semester in Milan program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Italian culture.

SAI Partner School: Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti di Milano (NABA) Students at NABA don't just learn about design, they live it. NABA instructors are world-renowned artists, professionals, and designers who work in Milan, and their goal is to create the artists, professionals, and designers of the future. NABA's teaching method stresses cultural, theoretical, and practical aspects of design and seeks to put students in constant contact with companies and professionals. While Milan is known as an international capital of fashion, design and art, NABA's creative vision goes beyond the city's boarders. The school has always subscribed to the philosophy that creativity is best cultivated in an international atmosphere. It is among the member institutions of the European League of Institutes of the Arts and the International Council of Fine Arts Deans, which consists of members from over 800 international art and design universities.

Experience an unforgettable summer taking classes and traveling through Europe! The Ultimate Summer in Europe program is a multi-city summer study abroad program that visits some of Europe's top cities. Classes are taught by an international team of professors who travel with you. In the evenings and on weekends, enjoy free time to explore and sightsee on your own. Make friends from around the world while gaining valuable professional and academic experience. This is Forum-Nexus! Ultimate Summer in Europe: 5 Countries, 8 Cities in 1 Month Program itinerary: Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Milan, Paris, Lugano, Verona, Riva del Garda Program dates: June 28 - July 25, 2026 Shorter sessions are also available. Don't miss our early bird discount! Visit our website for more details, including how to apply for free.

The course gives you an overall view of the most important features of marketing, management, and merchandising for the retail fashion industry, emphasizing the Italian experience. During the three-week course, you learn about the importance of brand building and brand marketing. You also explore specific features of fashion marketing, such as customer relationship management, digital fashion marketing, consumer behavior, creative retailing, and marketing strategy. This course is held in the English language and starts each June.

Italy is one of the most complex and alluring destinations in Europe. A modern, industrialized nation with an artistic and architectural legacy that few other countries can rival. It is also a Mediterranean country with a southern European sensibility, where traditional attitudes still prevail. Thriving small businesses contribute to strong, regional identities, helping Italy avoid some of the bland effects of globalization. In Milan, students can intern with a customized placement based on their career goals or study Media, Entrepreneurship, and Global Studies at Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Those attending this top-ranked university can select from various courses offered in some of the most popular US majors. Located 5 minutes from Milan's famous Duomo, the university is ideally situated for students to explore Milan's vibrant urban culture and historical roots just outside its doors.

The Course in Fashion Journalism offers a hands-on approach to mastering the art of writing for the fashion industry. You'll learn to craft trendsetting articles, impactful reviews, and viral social media content while exploring the practices of top industry players. Lectures Start: June 15, 2026 Lectures End: July 13, 2026 Course Fee: €3,500 Location: Milan (on-campus with an option to attend remotely) End of Registration: May 29, 2026 Duration: 4 weeks (100 hours) Dive into creative exercises where you’ll interview industry leaders, create digital content, and develop your personal writing style. The course focuses on visual storytelling and navigating the balance between ethics and creativity in fashion journalism. By the end, you’ll be equipped to produce content that excites and informs. The course is taught entirely in English, with an Italian-English bilingual teaching assistant available to assist both Italian and international students throughout the program.

The Master’s Degree in Marketing and Global Markets is a two-year program offering two specialized tracks. The Marketing Globale track (in Italian) focuses on marketing strategies across consumer, retail, trade, and B2B sectors, complemented by courses in accounting, EU and communication law, statistics for marketing, and industrial economics. This track also offers a Double Degree with Universidad de Belgrano in Argentina. The Global Management track (in English) equips students with expertise in strategic management, international business, entrepreneurship, global accounting, and corporate finance, as well as advanced training in econometrics, business analytics, and data-driven decision making. Students may pursue a Double Degree with Antwerp Management School (Belgium). Graduates develop the skills needed for careers in market analysis, strategy, marketing, sales, corporate communication, logistics, and innovation management. Admission requires a solid background in management, economics, and quantitative methods, as well as a minimum of B2 English proficiency.