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ITALY: Milan
Milan is heaven on earth for fashion lovers in search of world trends. As the Italian center for fashion, textiles, design, advertising, commerce and publishing, the city serves an important role in Italy's artistic life, culture and economy.

The city mixes its cosmopolitan fashion with rich cultural history. Milan boasts some of the most unique architecture and works of art, including Da Vinci's Last Supper.

THE DESIGN INSTITUTE
Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) is considered one of the top design schools in Europe. IED faculty is made up of experts and professionals in a variety of design fields. The campus consists of state-of-the-art facilities.

The curriculum integrates theory, practical workshops and projects with partner companies.

Unique approach of theory, practical application and market research
Two campuses in Milan, both easily accessible by public transit
8,500 students from 90 countries

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

City, Country	Milan, Italy
Session	Academic Year and/or Summer Only
Dates	Academic Year: early September - late June (with Optional Italian Language) Academic Year: early October - late June Summer: early July - late July
Requirements	2.5 GPA
Application Deadline	Fall Semester: June 10 Spring Semester: October 15 Summer: March 10 A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment.
Travel Information	Flight booked by participant. Travel planning, coordination and assistance provided by the Knowledge Exchange Institute.
Program Costs	Academic Year: $26,500 With Optional Intensive Language: $29,460 (offered for groups of 6 or more) Summer: $5,985 The program price includes tuition and academic fees at the host university abroad, housing, comprehensive medical and travel insurance, predeparture guides and advising, Onsite Director and support, airport welcome, program orientation, cultural excursions and use of a mobile telephone. Students must factor in additional costs such as college fees, airfare, visa, personal expenses, etc. A program budget with estimated total costs is available at the Clark Center for International Education at SUNY Cortland.
Program Excursions	The following excursions are included with this program. Milan Tour Rome (overnight) Florence Venice
Course Information	ACADEMIC YEAR OPTIONS: 32 - 40 credits per academic year Students can select courses from the following academic concentrations: Fashion Design, Styling and Merchandising Graphic Design and Animation Industrial and Product Design Interior Design and Architecture SUMMER OPTIONS: 6 credits Students select one 6-credit course from the following: Fashion Design Jewelry Design Fashion Marketing Interior & Shop Design Lamp Design Furniture Design Click here for detailed course information.
Accommodations	Students live in furnished apartments in Milan. Each apartment has a common area, kitchen and bathroom. Bedrooms are double occupancy. Students are typically roomed with other international students.
Program Notes	This program is a cooperative effort between SUNY Cortland and the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI). KEI provides logistical and student services, including predeparture guides and advising, on-site support (airport welcome, orientation, supervision, etc.), pre-registration for courses at the host university, housing arrangements, cultural excursions, medical and travel insurance, and mobile telephone. SUNY students must follow the SUNY Cortland application process. All fees, including application fee and program fee, must be paid to SUNY Cortland.