Long term study programmes
- You will expand your employment opportunities
- Opportunity to learn a new language
- Experience a completely different way of life
What are my options?
A double degree is a study path carried out at Università Cattolica and an international partner university that lets you study two degrees at the same time and allows you to graduate with two qualifications.
Why do a double degree?
- They are a great way to add more depth to your study
- Shows a higher level of expertise to future employers
- Partner universities are amongst the highest ranked in the world including The London School of Economics, The University of Western Australia, and Boston University
Duration:
One or two years at partner university
Who can enrol: Università Cattolica students enrolled in the following faculties:
- Law
- Medicine & Surgery
- Economy
- Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences
- Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures
- Agriculture, food and environmental sciences
- Political and Social Sciences
Find out if your programme of choice offers Double degree options.
When can I depart?
Customisable
Destinations:
EU: Germany, Spain, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic
Non-EU: United Kingdom, United States, Mexico, China
Highlight:
You will receive international recognition, gain linguistic competence and become competitive in the job market.
You can spend one semester or academic year abroad at an international partner university.
Why study a semester or academic year abroad?
- Learn a new language
- Authentic local experiences
- Boost your resume
Exchange (Erasmus – Overseas)
Focus:
An opportunity to study in a different country and culture. You pay the fees of the university you will be studying at
Duration:
one semester or academic year
Who can enrol:
Students enrolled at Cattolica
Departure:
Customisable
Destinations:
You apply for universities chosen for your faculty
Highlight:
Going abroad as an exchange student will give you a big leap, whatever your future goals.
Study Abroad
Focus:
An opportunity to study in a different country and culture. You do not need to demonstrate English Language proficiency with an English Language certificate
Duration:
one semester or academic year
Who can enrol:
Students enrolled at Cattolica
Departure:
Customisable
Destinations:
Top-ranked universities in Australia, China, Great Britain, South Korea, United States, Vietnam. Focus: University of California Los Angeles (affordable) and Regent's University London (receive) the most applications
Highlight:
Places are unlimited, students are well looked after, and have access to scholarships
International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP)
Focus:
ISEP is a non-profit organization offering exchange programs among a global community of more than 300 partner universities and colleges in over 50 countries. You pay your home institution's tuition and fees and swap spots with a student from another ISEP university
Duration:
one semester or academic year
Who can enrol:
Students enrolled at Cattolica
Departure:
Spring 2022
Destinations:
Over 200 non-EU destinations
Highlight:
Ten scholarships valued at €1,000 are available and will be assigned to students based on merit in proportion to the students enrolled for each faculty.
Free Mover
Focus:
Allows students to apply to European and non-EU universities which have an agreement with their faculty, and spend a semester paying the fees of the host university
Duration:
one semester
Who can enrol:
Students enrolled at Cattolica enrolled in the faculties of Economics, Inter-Faculty Economics (Milan and Rome campuses), Economics and Law, Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences, Political and Social Sciences, Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures (Milano and Brescia campuses)
Departure:
Fall 2021
Destinations:
European and non-EU universities
Highlight:
Students can choose courses from the academic offerings of the host university and request recognition of credits
Short term study programmes and internship abroad
- Large focus on employability
- They bridge the gap between the academic and professional world, creating awareness for job opportunities and job placement
- There are career-driven prerequisites for each short programme
- Programmes are tailor-made according to the needs of the students
What are my options?
Summer programme
Focus:
Take advantage of studying during the summer at a prestigious partner university. You will need to demonstrate English language proficiency with an English language certificate
Duration:
3 weeks to 3 months
Who can enrol:
All students enrolled at Cattolica. Special focus on Degree-Seeking students in Europe. Online courses make it strategically convenient to study from anywhere in Europe.
Departure:
August 2021
Destinations:
In-person at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Online courses with universities in the United States and Great Britain
Highlight:
The top five partner universities include: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), King's College London, Stanford University, Boston University
Language programme
Focus:
Choose a language course abroad (Arabic, Chinese, French, English, Russian, Spanish, German) at selected universities and language centres, for all levels. Some courses are offered online
Duration:
Customisable
Who can enrol:
All students (enrolled and non-Cattolica) and graduates
Departure:
Customisable - you choose when to leave
Destinations:
Europe, United States, Asia, Australia, Russia, Middle East
Personalised Internship
Focus:
Customised in small and medium-sized enterprises according to the student’s area of interest and destination, both virtually and in-person
Duration:
Eight weeks
Who can enrol:
All students enrolled at Cattolica and recent graduates (within 12 months of graduation)
Departure:
Fall 2021
Destinations:
Barcelona and London
Highlight:
During the internship, you will have a mentor/coach to help you achieve your goals
Internship with Stage & Placement (ST&P)
Focus:
ST&P is the web tool for companies and students and young graduates to enter the job market
Duration:
Customisable
Who can enrol:
All students enrolled at Cattolica and recent graduates
Departure:
Customisable
Destinations?
Customisable
Highlight?
The tool is always updated. Lot’s of possibilities to find the perfect job opportunities
Cattolica International, in collaboration with the international association World Endeavors, offers the opportunity to carry out an international volunteering hands-on experience in diverse areas and countries
Three-four weeks
All students (enrolled and non-Cattolica) and graduates
European summer months – July, August, September
Asia, Africa and South America
A life-changing experience. Volunteers live in the communities they serve, meet local people, learn the language, and experience local customs and traditions
IMPORTANT: Due to the global COVID-19 Emergency, online and in-person courses and destinations are subject to change.