What makes this programme unique?
 

• SMEA research expertise: Learn from a world-renowned team of agricultural economists and scientists who develop tracking systems and policy analysis for the entire European food chain.
• Food Valley location: Study in Cremona, at the heart of Italy’s fastest-growing agri-food region, surrounded by leading producers, cooperatives, and technology innovators.
• Interdisciplinary curriculum: Combine economic theory, policy study, and supply-chain analysis with specialised courses on biotechnology, food safety, and environmental sustainability.
• Applied learning: Engage in case studies, simulations, and an internship or research project to solve real-world challenges faced by agribusinesses and associations.

Student experience & outcomes
 

• 91.9 % of graduates are satisfied with their programme
• 100 % employment rate five years after graduation

Source: Graduating Students’ Survey 2023, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

How is the programme ranked?
 

• #82 in the world in Food Science and Technology
• Top 150 globally in Agriculture & Forestry

Source: US News Best Global Universities 2025/26 and QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

What are the benefits of studying in Cremona?
 

Cremona is located in Italy’s fertile Po Valley, a hub for agri-food research and innovation. At the Cremona campus, you’ll be close to experimental farms, food-processing laboratories, and machinery manufacturers that drive Lombardy’s food sector. Local partnerships and field visits to leading producers—such as dairy cooperatives and specialty-food companies—give you practical insights and networking opportunities. This setting ensures you graduate with both the theoretical knowledge and the industry connections needed for a successful career in agricultural and food economics.