1. Previous studies in English: Your previous university studies were entirely taught and examined in English.
    
2. Accredited institution: Your studies were at a degree-granting higher education institution accredited by relevant local authorities in the country where it operates.
    
3. Good academic standing: You have satisfactory academic performance without significant difficulties.
    
4. English language requirement: You meet the English proficiency requirements (see "Entry Requirements").
    
5. Evaluation of passed exams: Only successfully passed exams listed on your official transcript at the time of application will be considered for credit transfer. Courses in progress will not be considered. The academic board evaluates a transfer request only ONCE.

NOTE: the evaluation of credit transfers from foreign academic programs may result in the recognition of a significantly lower number of credits than expected, due to differences in curriculum structure, credit system and academic requirements. 

1. Apply online

As a transfer candidate, you must follow the same online application procedure (including required documents), timeline and selection process as new degree applicants. Here are the key application sections you should focus on:

• Credit transfer request: In the "College Information" section, select the option indicating you wish to transfer credits to Università Cattolica (“Do you wish to transfer credits to Università Cattolica?”). Failure to do so means your credit transfer request will not be processed.
• College transcript: Upload an official transcript that clearly shows:
  • Issuing university's name
  • Grades, credits, and passing dates of each exam
  • Transcript issuing date
  • Your full name and student number
  • Explanation of the grading and credit systems used
  • The language of instruction
• Detailed course syllabi: Email detailed syllabi of each successfully passed course (as listed on your transcript) to international.admissions@unicatt.it. Name each file with the exact course name/code.
• Application fee: Pay the €75 non-refundable application fee required for all transfer requests.
    

2. Evaluation of academic background

After receiving your complete application, the Academic Board will assess: 

• Whether your high school background complies with the enrollment regulations set by the Italian Ministry for Universities and aligns with the programme's requirements regarding grades, English proficiency, and motivation
• Determine if the content, level, and workload of your completed courses are comparable to those in the Cattolica study plan. 

Feedback timeline: The evaluation of transfer requests takes about 8-10 working weeks from the round deadline, if all documents have been submitted.

If eligible, you will receive an offer for admission with the number of transferable credits, your year of admission, any enrolment conditions and the deposit payment deadline.

NOTE: Admission to years after the 1st of enrolment is allowed if the Academic Board recognises a minimum number of:

• At least 30 ECTS validated for admission to the 2nd year of the programme; 
• At least 60 ECTS validated and the enrolment for at least 2 years of regular enrolment in a programme for admission to the 3rd year of the programme. 

If admitted to an advanced year, you must complete all exams in the programme's study plan, including any unrecognized exams from previous years, in accordance with the School of Political and Social Sciences rules (available in the Guida di Facoltà).

3. Enrolment

Proceed with the post-admission steps to finalize your enrolment.

After enrolment, Polo Studenti will officially add your transferred credits to your study plan. You will receive a notification on your iCatt page (referred to as "delibera").

In September:

• Contact your Tutor for assistance in creating your personalized schedule.
• Reach out to Polo Studenti for help with submitting your study plan.