Study Abroad | Milan

Housing

STUDENT RESIDENCE

Situated in residential areas of Milan the program uses a range of student residences.  Travel to the campus is by public transport using the tram and metro networks:

• Ensuite double room in a student residence
• Study desk
• Kitchen access
• Shared communal areas
• Laundry facilities
• 24/7 secure reception

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Milan

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore International Office

The International Office at Cattolicà offers a range of activities to students throughout the summer.  They also work with their semester and local students to offer opportunities for them to mentor the summer program participants.

City Facts

Sports 

Two of the world’s major football (soccer) teams, A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano, call Milan home. 

Architecture 

Milan is widely regarded as a global capital industrial design, fashion, and architecture. Modern skyscrapers, such as the Pirelli Tower and the Torre Velasca were built, and artists such as Bruno Munari, Lucio Fontana, Enrico Castellani, and Piero Manzoni were attracted to the city.  

Fashion 

Milan is also regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, along with New York City, Paris, and London. The Italian prêt-à-porter industry is most present in Milan as many of the most famous Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Versace, Prada, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana, are headquartered in the city.  

Site Staff

AIFS in Seville Director, Summer Programs

Amanda Vojvodin

Amanda is a Canadian who first moved to Europe in 2012 to study in Grenoble, France. There she was selected to be an ambassador to Canada as part of the Rhone-Alpes Jeunes Ambassadeurs program. She continued her studies in Milan at Cattolica University before deciding to move there permanently following the completion of her master’s thesis at SDA Bocconi University in 2015.

Amanda loves sharing her firsthand experiences as an expat living in Italy through her Instagram and YouTube Channels, La Vita è Style. She recently became a Mom to Leonardo and loves spending time with him and her husband Michelangelo, exploring Milan and discovering new things in Italy. They split their time between Milan and Canada and spend their summers in Puglia – a part of Italy that’s close to their heart.

Amanda has been keen on sharing her love for all things arts, culture and history with new people since having the privilege to be one of the 40 Canadians selected to work as a tour guide at the Parliament of Canada from 2010 to 2014. She currently works as a marketing and events manager in the fashion industry in Milan and joined the AIFS team as the Milan Location Coordinator in 2022. She is excited to share her love for Milan with future students and ensure they live an authentic Milanese experience!

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.