Università Cattolica welcomes hundreds of International Students to its Milan campus within the scope of international mobility projects, and to promote internationalization. Cattolica International organizes 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.
Course information and description
Pre-session intensive course (44 hours - 6 ECTS - Course code: ZXP719)
Fall 2025 dates:
September 1 - 12, 2025
Spring 2026 dates:
February 9 - 20, 2026
Intensive course general schedule:
From Monday to Friday, In the mornings plus two afternoon lessons per week.
Semester course (44 units - 6 ECTS - Course code: ZXP720)
Fall 2025 dates:
Starting on September 22, 2025
Spring 2026 dates:
Starting on March 2, 2026
Semester course general schedule:
Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday (from 18.30 to 19.50).
Costs
Pre-session intensive + Semester course 88 units - 12 ECTS
Pre-session intensive course only 44 units - 6 ECTS
Semester course only 44 units - 6 ECTS
Registration
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 you can NOT take the Pre-session Intensive Italian language course.
After registration, all the students must take an online placement test 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!