IES Milan: Voice, Composition, and Instrumental
- Location: Milan, Italy
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Language of Instruction: English and Italian
- Class Eligibility: Juniors
Introduction
A famous Milanese song says there are many wonderful Italian cities that people love to visit, but only one in which they want to live and work. Milan is world-renowned as the European capital of fashion, design, architecture, publishing, modern art, and music. Once a capital of the Roman Empire today the the city of Milan is Italy’s lively center of business, banking, and finance. In Piazza Duomo, the architecture of past centuries blends with the neon lights of a modern metropolis. It is the city where Leonardo da Vinci painted his masterpiece The Last Supper and invented his canal system, the city where Verdi and Puccini produced their operas still performed today at La Scala Opera House, and the city where the Futurists Movement redefined the traditional concept of art.
The IES Abroad Milan Center is located in the city’s bustling historic center, within walking distance of the Duomo, DaVinci’s “Last Supper” and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
- Visa:
Required. Non-US citizens should consult with IES and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.
- Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition to Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting tuition payments to the program. Students pay room and board fees directly to IES.
Academic Overview
Requirements
Previous Italian language study is encouraged but not required. Students are required to enroll in an appropriate-level IES Italian language course.
Academic Credit
Students must carry 15-19 credit hours per semester. Students are not permitted to take less than 15 credits unless they have the permission of their dean and advisor in advance. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.
Curriculum
This program is designed for students with all levels of Italian language skills. Qualified students may enroll in Milanese universities.
Course Highlights
Art History, Art, Communications, Composition, Cultural Studies, Design, Ensembles and Choirs, Environmental Studies, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Film Studies, Genger Studies, History, International Business, Internship, International Relations, Italian, Literature, Music, Music History, Music Theory and Technology, Photography, Political Science, Private Instrument and Voice Instruction, Psychology, Service Learning, Sociology, Urban Studies, Voice Performance
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation
The program begins with a short orientation to help you become familiar with the IES Abroad Milan staff, your fellow students, and the city of Milan. Topics such as academics, housing, transportation, and health and safety are covered during orientation. After orientation, you participate in a three-week intensive language program designed to help you gain practical language skills and to acclimate you to the local environment. IES Abroad schedules several excursions and tours to introduce you to the history, culture, and districts of Milan.
Number of Students
Approximately 100-150 students attend each semester for all of the IES Milan programs.
Housing/Meal Plans
Homestay, apartment, or residence hall.
Haverford students may not opt for independent off-campus housing – that is, housing not arranged by the program.
Notes
Additional Resources
- Support for LGTBQIA+ Students
- IES Abroad Student Diversity & Access
- Mental Health & Self Care While Abroad
- Diversity Abroad
Options
- Semester
- Fulfills Language Requirement
Dates
- Semester I: Early September to mid-December (mid to late December for students enrolled in partner universities)
- Semester II: Mid-January to early May (mid-May to mid-June for students enrolled in partner universities)
Application Deadlines
- Semester I: March 1
- Semester II: October 1