Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

English language proficiency requirement for “Master universitario”

Admission policy A.Y. 2024/2025


Applicants are required to provide evidence of a B2 level of English proficiency:

  • via a certificate (TOEFL/iBT - min. score 84, Academic IELTS - min. score 6.0);
  • via a Skype interview with the Master committee (not applicable to Corporate Communication and Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero master programmes).

The master in Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero requires higher scores for some certificates: 

  • TOEFL internet based (at least 90 points)
  • Academic IELTS at least 6,5 (at least 6,5 in written production, oral production, listening comprehension and reading comprehension)
     

EXEMPTIONS 

  1. Applicants who completed their university studies from one of the following national education systems: Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America.
     
  2. Applicants who completed a degree programme entirely taught in the English language in a EU country and associated States: they will need to upload to the online application an official statement from their University indicating that English is the language of instruction.  


IMPORTANT for non-EU citizens: some Italian Representations (e.g. in Iran, Bangladesh, Pakistan) may require a language proficiency certificate. You will need to meet the Consulate/Embassy’s requirement to obtain your student visa.