Applications for academic year 2026/2027 are closed.
Applications for academic year 2027/2028 will open in Autumn 2026.
The application period to the 2-year MSc degree in European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communications for the academic year 2026/2027 is officially closed.
However, if you're planning to apply in the future or want to understand the admission process and your eligibility, the following information outlines the procedure for international students.
Important notice for Non-EU citizens:
Although both Italy and Switzerland are part of the Schengen area, non-EU students admitted to Italy on a study visa for their first year must apply separately for a Swiss study visa for their second year. Please note that a study visa for Italy does not guarantee the issuance of a visa for Switzerland, as immigration criteria and requirements differ between the two countries.
At present, this Joint degree programme does not offer a second-year alternative at Università Cattolica. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully evaluate the potential risks to study continuity and to consider enrolling instead in a two-year programme at one of the partner institutions: Università Cattolica or Università della Svizzera italiana.
Who qualifies as an international student?
At Università Cattolica, regardless of your citizenship, you're considered an international student/applicant if you:
- Hold a non-Italian bachelor degree, or
- Are about to complete a non-Italian academic qualification.
Who qualifies as a domestic student?
You are considered a domestic student if you hold or are about to obtain an Italian bachelor degree. In this case you must follow the admission procedure for domestic students.
Important note on application fees
Make sure you select the correct application procedure – international or domestic. The application fee is non-refundable, even if you apply through the wrong procedure.