Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Italian Language Course

Università Cattolica organises an Italian Language Course, designed for students who want to learn, study and explore the Italian language. The language course is not compulsory but highly recommended.

Pre-session intensive course (44 hours - 6 ECTS - Course code: ZXP719)

Held at the beginning of each semester.
 

Fall 2026 dates:
August 31 - September 11, 2026

Spring 2027 dates:
February 8 - 19, 2027

Intensive course general schedule:
From Monday to Friday (9.30 - 13.00) in the mornings plus two afternoon lessons (14 - 15.30) per week

Semester course (44 units - 6 ECTS - Course code: ZXP720)

This course will run alongside all other courses.
 

Fall 2026 dates:
Starting on September 21, 2026

Spring 2027 dates:
Starting on March 1, 2027

Semester course general schedule:
Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday (from 18.30 to 19.50).

Pre-session intensive + Semester course 88 units - 12 ECTS

€ 600

Pre-session intensive course only 44 units - 6 ECTS

€ 400

Semester course only 44 units - 6 ECTS

€ 400

Withdrawal and Reimbursement

 
If, for any reason a course is cancelled or if a student withdraws their enrolment to Cattolica, the student will be reimbursed. 
If a student wishes to partake in the Italian language course, they MUST register during the enrolment process.

If this option is skipped there is no way to join after.

If you wish to take the Pre-session Intensive Italian language course you must attend the FIRST orientation event

If you are taking classes from the Banking and Finance Faculty, we strongly suggest that you do NOT select the Pre-session Intensive Italian language course, as there may be timetable overlaps and scheduling conflicts.


After registration, all the students must take an online placement and an online oral interview in order to place them in the most suitable course. It is mandatory they take the placement test even if they have never studied Italian.

Watch our Italian Language Course Coordinator’s video to know more about it!