Summer in Milan (in English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Youthful, fashionable, and energetic, Milan is Northern Italy’s cultural hub and the second largest city in Italy
• A quick train ride can get you to Tuscany, Lake Como, the Dolomites, or the Cinque Terre, or venture out a bit further to Switzerland and France
• Study business, international relations, journalism, or communication in English for 2, 4, or 6 weeks at the top-ranked private university in Italy
LIFE ABROAD
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
The Cattolica campus in Milan is located in the heart of the city, and was orignially a monastery designed by Renaissance architect Donato Bramante in the 16th century. All students participate in co-curricular site visits one day per week. See a full list of example site visits here! For students planning independent travel, Milan is a conveniently positioned transport hub with three airports, high-speed trains, located only a 2-hour drive from the Alps and the Ligurian coast.
Housing & Meals
Live with fellow students in a shared apartment in an off-campus residence hall, featuring comfortable double or triple rooms. While meals aren’t included, you can enjoy the convenience of grocery stores within a 5-minute walk, prepare your own meals in shared kitchens, or explore the city’s diverse and affordable dining options. Explore the city with ease—public transportation is always a short walk away, and the Cattolica campus is a 25–40-minute commute on average.
Explore Milan
The historic city of Milan is the capital of Lombardy, Italy's richest, most populated and most economically active region. Milan has always been forward-looking. During its 2,000 year history, it has been a driving force for great social, economic, cultural and political events. Milan is the economic capital of Italy with over 3,000 active companies present, ranging from SMEs to multinationals. It is also the world capital of fashion and design brands and host of many annual international events. Milan is also a city of art, with a wealth of monuments, palaces, churches and museums including the Duomo and La Scala, the temple of Opera.
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Course Description
The summer program is divided into three sessions. Each session has a duration of two weeks. Students may enroll in one course per session. Each two-week course is worth 6 ECTS (3 U.S. credits) and grants 44 contact hours. Students will have classes five days per week and will participate in site visits related to course content one day per week. All courses are taught entirely in English.
Students should be sure to select the appropriate Session(s) that correspond to the course(s) they intend to take as indicated in the table below.
Summer 2025 Courses and Syllabi:
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June 9-13 |
June 16-20 |
June 23-27 |
June 30-July 4 |
July 7-11 |
July 14-18 |
July 21-25 |
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Cultural Studies |
ZXS455 - Discovering Italy through its Culinary Traditions *limited capacity |
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International Relations |
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Psychology |
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Sports Science |
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Education |
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You can view recommended course conversions between the UNICATT course names and possible transferable course names in the US here.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, founded in 1921 by Father Agostino Gemelli, is one of the most comprehensive and complete higher education institutions in Italy. Università Cattolica excels in...
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IMPORTANT SESSION INFORMATION:
- Please select the session(s) you plan to attend from the options below.
- Pay close attention to the course names and the session they are offered in the chart above. Students can only register for ONE course per session. It is NOT POSSIBLE to register for two courses from the same session. If you wish to take two or three courses, you should select the program term that indicates multiple sessions (example: Sessions A+B, Sessions B+C, or Sessions A+B+C).
- It is not possible to change the session (from Session B to Session C) or program length (from 2 weeks to 4 weeks or from 6 weeks to 4 weeks) after you receive your placement from ISEP or by March 15th, whichever comes first.
- All students will complete an internal application with UNICATT after they have been placed with ISEP. You must select the same session in the UNICATT application as you selected with the ISEP application.
- If you intend to take the three-week course "Personal Branding: Impact, Influence and Effectiveness in the Workplace" course or the "Inclusive Education" course, please contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.
- It is not possible to take exams early or remotely.
Contact your ISEP Student Services Officer with any additional application questions!
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