Spend 12 weeks interning in Milan, Italy's dynamic business hub and fashion capital, where you'll gain professional experience while immersing yourself in Italian culture. This AIFS Abroad program is designed for ambitious students seeking to build their résumé with real-world work experience in a thriving international environment. Before your internship begins, you'll complete a language course to prepare you for success in Milan's professional landscape, ensuring you can communicate effectively with colleagues and navigate the city with confidence.

Milan offers internship placements across 20+ career fields, including fashion business, marketing, graphic design, architecture, hospitality, and technology. AIFS Abroad's placement team works with you one-on-one to understand your skills, career goals, and language proficiency, then guarantees an internship in one of your approved fields with top-tier international companies. Whether you're interested in working for luxury brands like Prada and Armani, design firms, or innovative startups, Milan's economy as a driving force in business, finance, marketing, and design creates opportunities across industries. Upon arrival, Location Coordinators provide on-site support and coaching to help you maximize your internship experience.

Your program fee includes comprehensive support services that enable you to thrive abroad. You'll live in a shared apartment close to public transportation with internet access included, participate in a curated cultural calendar featuring weekly activities and social events, and enjoy excursions to iconic destinations like Lake Como and Verona. AIFS Abroad's award-winning Global Career Readiness Program connects your academic knowledge to professional ambitions through Clifton StrengthsFinder assessments, one-on-one career coaching, interview preparation, and networking events. You'll also receive 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance, plus access to the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network to support your career trajectory.

You can earn 3 credits through an International Internship course issued by Fairfield University (our School of Record), with additional courses available for a fee. This credit option is ideal if your home university doesn't offer internship credit or if you need credit toward graduation. AIFS Abroad also offers an optional travel package with round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways and airport transfers, carbon offset for flights, and a complimentary Eurail Global Pass (valued near $500) to explore Europe during your free time.

This program welcomes first-year through graduate students who are currently enrolled in university or graduating within six months. The rolling admissions process means you can expect acceptance confirmation within two working days of submitting all required materials. Whether you're pursuing fashion, communications, business, or design, a semester in Milan positions you as a competitive candidate in your field while you experience one of Europe's most stylish, culturally rich cities.