Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Admission and tuition

 
Applications for the 2025/2026 Academic Year are now closed. 
 

The 1-year Specialising Master in Innovation in Food Science and Technology - Michele Ferrero runs every two years; next intake will be in the academic year 2026/2027. Updates will be published from October 2025.

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

 

 

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. 

Students need to hold a degree that allows access to a Ph.D. programme in Italy.