Our programmes are designed to prepare you for a global career.
Is Università Cattolica a top university?
Yes. Cattolica is recognised internationally for academic excellence and international impact:
General Rankings:
- #341 in Best Global Universities (U.S. News 2025)
- #133 in Best Global Universities in Europe (U.S. News 2025)
- Top 301–350 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2024)
- #409 in the QS World University Ranking (2026)
- #140 in Europe (QS Europe University Ranking 2025)
- #1 in Italy and #5 in Europe for outbound exchange students (QS Europe University Ranking 2025)
- #3 in Italy for inbound exchange students (QS Europe University Ranking 2025)
- Top 401–500 globally (Academic Ranking of World Universities – ARWU)
Subject Rankings:
- 20 subjects ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2025)
- #54 in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (U.S. News 2025)
- #67 in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (U.S. News 2025)
- #70 in Surgery (U.S. News 2025)
- #82 in Food Science and Technology (U.S. News 2025)
Gemelli Hospital – Università Cattolica:
- Ranked #2 hospital and #1 university teaching hospital in Italy
- Ranked #44 in the world (Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2025)
What is student life like at Cattolica?
Cattolica is more than a university—it is a community. Our campuses are diverse and dynamic. You will meet students from many countries and backgrounds. Our professors support your learning and help you connect your studies to your career goals.
Why choose Cattolica?
- Over 100 years of academic tradition
- Wide range of programmes taught in English and Italian
- Five campuses—Milan, Rome, Piacenza, Cremona, and Brescia—each offering a unique academic and cultural experience
- Top global rankings
- Strong student support services
- A welcoming and international campus community
- Our students don't just earn degrees—they become leaders, innovators, and changemakers around the world.
Undergraduate programmes