Independent Study Abroad

There are many study abroad programs offered through third-party institutions or agencies that are not affiliated with LIM. Students who wish to pursue an unaffiliated program must navigate the process independently. LIM College does not advice, endorse, nor facilitate unaffiliated study abroad programs.

  • Istituto Marangoni

    • LIM College has an established agreement with  Istituto Marangoni to accept transfer credits earned in the Fashion Marketing, Digital Communication and Media program.
    • This is an independent study abroad program. Students will complete the processes independently, including application to Istituto Marangoni, visa application, payment of fees, and course registration.

  • Requirements

    • Students must have completed at least one year of study at the time of participation.
    • Required minimum GPA is 3.0.
    • Students must be in good academic and financial standing at LIM College to participate.
    • Students must also have full-time standing at the time of their application and through the end of the study abroad program in order to participate.

  • Important Dates

    • Istituto Marangoni application deadline: October 15, 2026
    • Complete the LIM application to indicate your interest in this program.

  • When & Where

    Istituto Marangoni

    Milan, Italy

    Partner school website: https://www.istitutomarangoni.com/en

    Semester dates:

    • January 18, 2027 - May 22, 2027

  • Courses

    LIM students at Istituto Marangoni enroll in a predetermined course of study in the Fashion Marketing, Digital Communication and Media program. Students earn the equivalent of 12-15 US credits* studying Brand Communication, Advertising & Digital Storytelling, Fashion Marketing, and more.

    *The final curriculum is determined by Istituto Marangoni. Students should meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss how this program will fit into their graduation plan.

  • Accommodations & Travel

    While on-campus accommodation is not provided, Istituto Marangoni will guide students in finding housing.

  • Health Insurance

    Students are encouraged to purchase private health insurance that  provides coverage for the duration of the program. International insurance should cover (at minimum) comprehensive hospitalization, prescription medication, emergency medical evacuation, and repatriation of remains.

  • Program Cost

    Tuition costs are determined by the host institution. Students pay tuition directly to Istituto Marangoni for the semester abroad and must apply for Matriculation Maintenance through the Office of the Registrar. In addition, students are responsible for airfare, housing, books, meals, and personal expenses.

    Students who receive financial aid should meet with a Student Financial Services Counselor to discuss the status of their aid and how their participation in this program might be impacted.

  • Student Visa

    Students will be required to have a visa to study for the semester, and should request an Enrollment Letter from the Office of the Registrar to take to the visa interview. Students must have a valid passport that expires no sooner than 6 months past the end of the exchange experience to apply for the visa and should be prepared to show that they have access to sufficient funds to cover their costs for the semester as part of the visa application process.

    For further visa information, please see: https://consnewyork.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/visas-to-enter-italy/study/

    Students are encouraged not to make any travel plans until their visa has been issued and they know the exact dates of its validity.