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Cattolica International

Welcome to Università Cattolica

Welcome to Università Cattolica! 

In preparation for your arrival in Milan, we have put together some useful information that will help you plan your arrival and get your semester off to a good start. If you still have more questions, feel free to contact the International Student Services team, whose contacts are at the bottom of the page.

 

On this page:

 Plan your arrival
Getting started
Making friends and having fun
Cattolica International contacts

 

Plan your arrival
 

You are now enrolled as a Cattolica student and have been assigned a University email account (e.g. firstname.lastname01@icatt.it). 

*your email address is made up of your username you used for the application portal*

You will receive University communications on both your iCatt email and your personal email accounts so remember to check both!

Orientation event

The orientation event is an essential opportunity for you to find out all the information you need to get your study abroad off to a great start.
 

ORIENTATION EVENT 1:
29, 30, 31 August 
Download the presentations

ORIENTATION EVENT 2:
12, 13, 14 September
Download the presentations

Permesso di soggiorno (Permit of Stay)

All non-EU students who entered Italy with a study VISA must apply for the Permit of Stay. 

You can view the video at the link below to find out:

  • The documents you need to submit
  • How to complete and submit the paper application form 
  • The steps you are required to follow in order to obtain the permit of stay

WATCH THE VIDEO

The Codice Fiscale, or Fiscal Code, is a tax code containing letters and numbers. It is a unique identification code issued by the Italian Tax Authority (Agenzia delle Entrate). It is a required code for many official documents, private contracts, online purchases and money transfers.

Getting started
  

The campus

 

  • There are various Cattolica University buildings in the centre of Milan. You may have lessons in more than one of them. You will be given at least 15 minutes to move between classes!
  • On the main campus Largo Gemelli there is a bank, bar, cafeteria, book store, library and medical centre, plus more! Download the campus map.

Your student ID card: CARTA ATENEO+
 

What do you need it for? 

You will receive your Student ID card during the orientation event. You will receive further information at the event about your card.

Make your semester abroad sustainable


Studying abroad is an exciting and lifechanging opportunity. There is no better way to expand your horizons and become a global citizen. However, international traveling comes at a high environmental cost, and we can’t be but well aware of the current climate crisis the world is facing.

 

What can you do to reduce the impact of your study abroad experience?

Get to know people and have fun!

Looking for a Mentor at Cattolica?
 

The Buddy Programme pairs you with a current Cattolica student, who has completed their own study abroad and wants to assist you with yours!

A great opportunity to:

  • Connect with Italian students 
  • Understand Italian culture
  • Ask questions about the University

If you want to join, register here.

International Student Services Team