What programmes does Cattolica offer?

Cattolica offers many programmes in English and Italian across a wide range of study areas, including: 

• Business and Management
• Banking and Finance
• Data Science
• Psychology
• Medicine and Surgery
• Agricultural and Food Sciences
• Marketing and Communication
• Humanities
• Political and Social Sciences
• Mathematics and Physics
• Linguistics and Languages
• Education

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Is Università Cattolica a top university? 

Yes. Cattolica is recognised internationally for academic excellence and international impact: 

General Rankings: 

• #343 in Best Global Universities (U.S. News 2026-2027) 
• #131 in Best Global Universities in Europe (U.S. News 2026-2027)
• Top 301–325 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2027) 
• #388 in the QS World University Rankings (2027) 
• #136 in Europe (QS Europe University Rankings 2026) 
• #1 in Italy and #3 in Europe for outbound exchange students (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026) 
• #1 in Italy for inbound exchange students (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026) 
• #5 in Italy for Employer Reputation (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026)
• #6 in Italy for Employability (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026)
• Top 401–500 globally (Academic Ranking of World Universities – ARWU) 

Subject Rankings: 

• 17 subjects ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2026) 
• #73 in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (U.S. News 2025-2026) 
• #86 in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (U.S. News 2025-2026) 
• #30 in Surgery (U.S. News 2026-2027) 
• Food Science and Technology: #136 in the U.S. News 2026-2027 and #51-75 in the Shanghai Ranking - Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026
• #99 in Oncology (U.S. News 2026-2027)
• #76-100 Clinical Medicine (Shanghai Ranking - Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026)

Gemelli Hospital – Università Cattolica: 

• Ranked #1 hospital and university teaching hospital in Italy 
• Ranked #33 in the world (Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026) 

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. 

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