Transferring to Bachelor in Communication Management at Università Cattolica: Domestic or International procedure
Who should follow the domestic transfer procedure?
a. You have an Italian High School Diploma and want to transfer credits from a non-Italian university.
In this case, reserve your place in the 1st year of the programme as a domestic applicant.
Then, send to international.admissions@unicatt.it a copy of your official transcript of records and course syllabi by the deadline indicated here to proceed with the credit transfer evaluation.
B. You have a non-Italian High School Diploma and are transferring from:
- An Italian university, or
- A different Bachelor’s degree at Università Cattolica.
In these cases, contact: international.admissions@unicatt.it before applying on the Portale Iscrizioni and send a copy of the following documents by the deadline indicated here (from this page select the School of interest, then the Bachelor of interest, download and read the transfer requirements)
- Your high school Diploma
- Your high school transcripts for the last 2 years
- Your English Language Certificate
- Your ID/permit of stay (if non-EU citizen)
Who should follow the international transfer procedure?
- You have a non-Italian High School Diploma, and
- You are transferring credits from a non-Italian university.
International transfer requirements for the Bachelor in Communication Management
You must meet all the following conditions:
- Studies in English: All your university courses were taught and examined in English.
- Accredited institution: You studied at a higher education institution accredited in the country awarding the qualification. If you studied at a branch campus or foreign university located outside its home country, the campus must be recognized or accredited in the country where it is physically located.
- Good academic standing: You passed most of your courses with satisfactory results.
- English proficiency: You meet Università Cattolica’s English language requirements.
- Eligible exams only: Only successfully passed exams, listed on your official transcript at the time of application, will be considered. Courses still in progress will not be evaluated.
The Academic Board will review your transfer request only once.
Note: Credit transfer from international programmes may result in fewer recognised credits than expected, due to differences in programme structure and academic systems.
How to Apply as an International Transfer Student
Step 1: Submit Your Online Application for the Bachelor in Communication Management
- Credit Transfer Request: In the "College Information" section, select “Do you wish to transfer credits to Università Cattolica?” If you do not select this, your credit transfer request will not be reviewed.
- Official Transcript: Upload a complete and official transcript showing:
- Your full name and student number
- University name
- All passed exams with grades, credits, and dates
- Date the transcript was issued
- Explanation of the grading and credit systems
- Language of instruction
- Course Syllabi: Email the syllabus for each passed course (matching those on your transcript) to: international.admissions@unicatt.it. Each file must be named with the exact course name or code.
- Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable €75 fee.
Step 2: Academic Background Review
- Whether your high school qualification meets the regulations set by the Italian Ministry for Universities.
- Your academic background, including grades, English level, and programme fit.
- The compatibility of your completed courses with the Università Cattolica study plan.
Review takes approximately 8 to 10 working weeks after the application round deadline, provided your documents are complete.
If eligible, you will receive an admission offer with:
- The number of transferable credits
- Your entry year (e.g., Year 2)
- Any conditions for enrolment
- A deadline to pay your deposit
Note about Entry to the 2nd or 3rd Year
You can enter the 2nd or 3rd year of the programme only if the Academic Board recognises enough validated credits:
- To enter the 2nd year: You must have at least 30 ECTS credits recognised.
- To enter the 3rd year: You must have at least 60 ECTS credits recognised, and you must have completed at least 2 years of full-time university study.
If admitted to an advanced year, you must complete all exams in the programme's study plan, including any unrecognized exams from previous years, following the School’s rules (see the Guide to the School of Political and Social Sciences).
Step 3: Finalise Your Enrolment
- Follow the post-admission steps to finalise your enrolment
After you enrol:
- The Polo Studenti will add your recognised credits to your official study plan.
- You will see the result on your iCatt page under the decision notice (“delibera”).
In September:
- Contact your Tutor to help plan your course schedule.
- Contact Polo Studenti for support in submitting your official study plan.