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Summer Programmes - Piacenza campus
Explore a unique and enriching academic experience in Piacenza, in the heart of the Italian Food Valley. Useful links Academic offering ZWZ226 - Quality and Safety aspects: The Italian Foods Model Dates: July 13 - 24 2026 Programme features Language of instruction: English Contact hours and credits: 44 contact hours / 6 ECTS credits Programme Highlights Academic Excellence : You will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished professors and engage in intellectually stimulating coursework. professors from the School of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences are in the ranking of the world’s best scientists. Cultural Immersion : Piacenza, a small, traditional, and enchanting city located in the heart of the Italian Food Valley, is the perfect backdrop for a summer filled with cultural exploration. Networking Opportunities : Connect with fellow students from around the world and build a global network that will last a lifetime. Our programmes foster collaboration and provide ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. You are viewing Housing Application Tuition fees Post-admission.
Nomination procedure for Articulation/Double degree Partner Universities
Nomination procedure for Articulation/Double degree Partner Universities If you have already registered as a contact person from a Partner university: Proceed to the STEPS below. If you have not yet registered as a contact person from a Partner university: Access this link and complete the registration of one of your staff members* responsible for outbound mobility. Once your staff account registration is confirmed by Cattolica, the registered staff member will receive an email. Mobility period: select the study period as indicated in the agreement (1 Year, 2 Years, 1 Year + 1 semester) Programme type: select the corresponding programme type as required. You have two possibilities: DOUBLE DEGREE DIRECT (if we have a fee-paying agreement) or DOUBLE DEGREE EXCHANGE (if your students will come on an exchange basis). Academic year: select the corresponding academic year Campus: it will be automatically added, when you select the Corso Double Degree . Corso double degree : Please indicate the program that your student will study at Cattolica (Bachelor or Master of science) Anno Corso Double degree: Please leave it blank, we will add this information for you.
Traveling by train allows you to witness the beauty of the countryside, picturesque villages, and rolling hills, providing a unique and scenic journey that flying simply cannot offer. Cost-Effective While budget airlines might seem like a cheaper option at first glance, train travel can be cost-effective when factoring in additional expenses such as transportation to and from airports, baggage fees, and the overall convenience of city-center train stations. Avoid Airport Hassles Train travel eliminates many of the hassles associated with air travel, such as long security lines, baggage checks, and the need to arrive hours before departure. Venice Known for its romantic canals, historic architecture, and vibrant atmosphere, Venice is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes away from Milan by train. Turin (Torino) Turin, known for its rich history, art, and cuisine, is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Milan by train. Genoa (Genova) A coastal city with a historic port area, Genoa is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away by train from Milan. Lake Como For a scenic getaway, you can take a train to Como, a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Como.
University Partners - Guidelines for Exchange/Study Abroad Applicants
Requirements for Students Students should be aware of the Programme Requirements before applying. How students can enrol After you complete the nomination, your students will receive an email containing their account username and a link to activate it. For Non-EU students: Post-admission procedure NON-EU Students must apply for a STUDY VISA to study and live in Italy. Go to Post-admission for NON-EU students. Fiscal Code The Codice Fiscale, or Fiscal Code, is a unique identification code for each individual person issued by the Italian Tax Authority (Agenzia delle Entrate) and is mandatory for many official documents, housing private contracts, online purchases and money transfers. Advise your students to get started on their housing application through our housing provider MIL Service after the nomination deadline and not to wait until the end of the application process. Welcome to Cattolica with pre-arrival info (May/November) International Curriculum Online registration (June-July/December) Orientation event registration (July/January).
International Admissions - FAQs
Start date: Check your programme webpage >; Course details >; Programme dates . Upload documents Final diploma: You graduated and do not know where to upload your final diploma : send it to international.qualifications@unicatt.it . (Non-EU only) Study visa: You received your study visa and do not know where to upload it: send it to international.qualifications@unicatt.it . Not enrolled yet: Follow the post-admission steps on your programme webpage. Pre / enrolment request form and/or uploaded documents marked as invalid: Check point 5 of the post-admission section of your programme webpage. Are you already enrolled in a laurea or laurea magistrale (3-years Bachelor or 2-years Master degrees) at Cattolica? You will receive a notification once your dossier is complete, and feedback on your application will be provided by the specified deadline, as outlined on the programme's webpage under "Admission and Tuition >; Application Timeline".
Undergraduate programmes at Cattolica
Undergraduate programmes at Cattolica A brief but informative overview of our English-taught Undergraduate programmes. Detailed information about our English-taught undergraduate programmes, all gathered in one unique booklet.
Cattolica Partners’ Hub Welcome to Cattolica Partners’ Hub, your essential resource for everything related to our collaborative agreements. This page is specifically designed to provide comprehensive materials and information to support our partnership and promote our programmes among your students, offering a glimpse of what awaits them at Cattolica. Here, you will find an overview of Università Cattolica and Italy, graphic materials, information on admission timelines and procedures for your students, and an introduction to our team. Academic offer Explore the diverse range of academic programmes at Università Cattolica – shaping your students’ future with excellence in education Discover more. Why Cattolica, why Italy? Get to know us! Explore our vibrant campuses, rich cultural heritage, and unique study opportunities in a country known for its art, history, and innovation. Your students' journey When should you nominate your students on Cattolica's portal? What documents will be needed and who will be the contact email for the entire process? Here you will find useful information. Articulation Agreements Discover the diverse articulation agreement models available at Cattolica, designed to offer students flexible tracks to earning degrees from both Cattolica and their home institution.
Photos Explore our stunning campuses and experience their unique charm. Social media Download readily available photos for your social media and familiarise yourself with our social media policy. Field visits Get an idea about the new discoveries our students experience during their stay at Università Cattolica. Videos Watch these presentations of our short programmes. Flyers &; Posters Download our promotional flyers &; posters. Hear from our community Read and hear stories from our students and alumni.
Accommodation in Brescia - MIL Service apartments
Accommodation in Brescia - MIL Service apartments Shared apartment Zima Shared apartment Mantova.
Università Cattolica’s Environmental and Social Impact
Università Cattolica’s Environmental and Social Impact At Università Cattolica, we hold a steadfast commitment to upholding a meaningful environmental and social impact within our institution and beyond. Guided by the principles of sustainability, we fervently strive to cultivate a greener, more equitable future. Our initiatives on campus are purposefully designed to reduce our ecological footprint, promoting energy efficiency and embracing responsible waste management practices. Through dedicated research endeavors, we actively address pressing environmental challenges, fostering innovative and practical solutions. Environmental sustainability Sustainability/climate action policy Sustainable investment policy Sustainable procurement / purchasing policy. Environmental education Environmental Sustainability Course Catalog. Environmental research List of research centres with a specific focus on environmental sustainability.
Getting familiar with UCSC International Curriculum and UCSC Academic Curriculum features
Getting familiar with UCSC International Curriculum and UCSC Academic Curriculum
Summer programmes - Nomination procedure for partner universities
Summer programmes - Nomination procedure for partner universities Have you already registered as a contact person from Partner universities? Proceed in following the instructions reported below from Step 1 onwards. Have you not yet registered as a contact person from Partner universities? Access this link and complete the registration of one of your staff members in charge of outbound mobility. Once your staff account registration is confirmed from Cattolica, the registered staff member will receive an email. STEP 4 Click on NEXT Student contact data will be registered once this image will be displayed: However, you have not finished yet! When you press on Close, you will be taken to a new page where you will have to insert the Program Plan according to Step 5 and 6. STEP 7 The system will ask you to insert the following information: Campus : select the Cattolica campus where your student is going to be enrolled in Academic year : select the corresponding academic year ( for Summer 2022 select a.y. Mobility period : select the corresponding time your student is planning to study with us Programme type : select from the drop-down menu the framework corresponding to your program. Student start date and end date : select the correspoding date according to our Summer Programme course schedule your student/s want to apply for, which you can find on our Cattolica international webpage .
Winter programmes - Nomination procedure for partner universities
STEP 1 Access the online portal for student nomination. STEP 2 Click on NOMINATE STEP 3 For each student, insert the following mandatory information: Name, Surname, Sex, Date of birth, Place of birth, birth continent and birth territory, personal email (twice) and phone number . STEP 4 Click on NEXT Student contact data will be registered once this image will be displayed: However, you are not finished yet! When you press on Close, you will be taken to a new page where you will have to insert the Program Plan according to Step 5 and 6. STEP 6 Click on this icon next to each student record: and select: PROGRAM PLAN . The system will ask you to insert the following information: Campus : select the Cattolica campus where your student is going to be enrolled in Academic year : select the corresponding academic year ( for the Winter 2021 select a.y. Mobility period : select the corresponding time your student is planning to study with us ( for Winter programme 2021 select Winter ) Programme type : select from the drop down menu corresponding to the framework of mobility. Student start date and end date : select the correspoding date according to our Winter Programme course schedule your student/s want to apply for, which you can find on our dedicated webpage .
Degree programmes at Cattolica
Undergraduate programmes Course duration: 3, 5 or 6 years ECTS/Credit points: 180, 300 or 360 Provides a solid foundation in the core subjects as well as more specialized, professional training. Students holding a 3-year undergraduate degree or Laurea a Ciclo Unico can either enter the job market or continue their studies by applying for a Master of Science or Specializing Master program. Undertaken after the undergraduate degree and aims to provide rigorous, advanced training in more highly specialized areas. Enables you to apply for a Ph.D. at any Italian or international university Find your programme. Specializing Masters Course duration : 1 year ECTS/Credit points: 60 A professionalizing program providing practical knowledge and training through coursework and internships. Cattolica’s English-taught 1-year specializing Master programs include consultancy work projects that may lead to internships/job opportunities.
Summer programmes - Nomination procedure for providers
Summer programmes - Nomination procedure for providers STEP 1 Cattolica must register one staff from your organization. Please provide via email to international.advisor@unicatt.it the relevant information pertaining to your staff who will be following the registration/application process for students applying to Cattolica. STEP 5 Click on NEXT Student contact data will be registered once this image will be displayed: STEP 6 Click on the CLOSE button, and you will see a summary of the student’s data. STEP 8 The system will ask you to insert the following information: Campus : select the Cattolica campus where your student is going to be enrolled in Academic year : select the corresponding academic year (for the Summer 2022 select a.y. Mobility period : select the corresponding time your student is planning to study with us Programme type : select from the drop-down menu the framework corresponding to your programme. Invoicing : select Payment due from Partner University/Provider: Cattolica will issue a request of payment to the Provider which will correspond to the amount due on the student’s behalf. Student start date and end date : select the corresponding date according to our Summer Programme course schedule, which you can find on our Cattolica international webpage .
Winter programmes - Nomination procedure for providers
Winter programmes - Nomination procedure for providers STEP 1 Cattolica must register one staff from your organization. Please provide via email to international.advisor@unicatt.it the relevant information pertaining to your staff who will be following the registration/application process for students applying to Cattolica. STEP 3 Click on NOMINATE STEP 4 For each student, insert the following mandatory information: Name of Home University (find a list in the drop down menu),* Name, Surname, Sex, Date of birth, Place of birth, birth continent and birth territory, personal email (twice) and phone number . STEP 5 Click on NEXT Student contact data will be registered once this image will be displayed: STEP 6 Click on the CLOSE button, and you will see a summary of the student’s data. The system will ask you to insert the following information: Campus : select the Cattolica campus where your student is going to be enrolled in Academic year : select the corresponding academic year (for the Winter 2021 select a.y. Mobility period : select the corresponding time your student is planning to study with us (Winter 2021) Programme type : select from the drop down menu corresponding to the framework of mobility. Invoicing : select Payment due from Partner University/Provider: Cattolica will issue a request of payment to the Provider which will correspond to the amount due on the student’s behalf.
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-profit international student organisation. Their mission is to represent international students, thus provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students. To find out about the activities they organise for international students, check their webpage . For the most updated information about upcoming events, check out their Instagram . ESN will be at the Orientation Event and you can meet them and sign up to ESN if you wish.
Explore a unique and enriching academic experience in Piacenza, in the heart of the Italian Food Valley. Go back to the overview page Useful links The cost of the programme is 1,550 . The fees include: Enrolment fee ( 80) 44 contact hours Academic site visits Study material Transcript of records Access to campus facilities (students’ restaurant, libraries, health center, etc).
Check the general Italian visa application guidelines on the Italian visa information website to find out if you need a study visa. We highly recommend that you verify any specific application requirements for Exchange and Mobility Programme students as set out by the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your home country in your jurisdiction by visiting the Embassy/Consulate website or by contacting the consular office directly. You can find the admission letter in the enrolment portal after Cattolica International confirms your enrolment. Complete and submit the pre-enrolment application online on the Universitaly Portal. Follow the steps described in the guide: English guide - Italian guide Once completed, Cattolica International will check and validate your pre-enrolment application, which will then be made accessible to the Italian Embassy/Consulate for the jurisdiction you selected. You will receive a notification from Universitaly, instructing you to download and print the validated pre-enrolment application. You must provide a copy of the validated pre-enrolment application to the consular office with the admission letter to support your visa application.
Explore a unique and enriching academic experience in Piacenza, in the heart of the Italian Food Valley. Go back to the overview page Useful links Università Cattolica can provide accommodation through Milano International Living Service (MIL Service) should students request it. Through a dedicated, team-oriented approach, MIL Service is committed to providing every student with the best residential experience. Their dynamic and professional team is what makes the service competitive within the housing market since they understand the students' needs and respond with a quick and concrete solution. The cost includes cleaning service, Wi-Fi internet, utilities. Dates Check-in date: 12 July 2026 Check-out date: 25 July 2026 Should students wish to arrive before the check-in date or extend their stay beyond the official check-out date, they will be responsible for finding alternative housing solutions independently. How to apply Contact Milservice ( info@milservice.com ) should you wish to receive support in finding housing.
Exploring Articulation Agreement Models
Exploring Articulation Agreement Models Articulation agreements are structured academic partnerships between universities, allowing students to complete part of their degree programme at one institution and the remainder at another, with full credit recognition between the two. At Cattolica, we welcome international students through articulation agreements in both our 3-year undergraduate degrees and our 2-year Master of Science (M.Sc.). The fourth year serves as the final year of their Bachelor’s degree (with credit recognition by their home university) and the first year of Cattolica’s M.Sc. At the end of the fifth year (second year of MSc degree at Cattolica), students graduate with both: A Bachelor’s degree from their home institution. At Cattolica, we recognize specific credits earned by students at their home institution during their BSc studies, which will be counted towards Cattolica's MSc programme. At the end of the four/ four and and half years , students earn a MSc degree from Cattolica. Time-Efficient Pathways: In many cases, students save up to one year! Streamlined Admissions : Partner universities’ students benefit from simplified processes and reserved places in Cattolica’s programmes.
Go back to the overview page Useful links Entry requirements Grade Point Average of a minimum 2.75, or equivalent in applicants own university grading system Completion of a minimum of 2 semesters at undergraduate level Good level of English. Non-native English speakers must give evidence of their language proficiency of a minimum B2 level or equivalent (ex: TOEFL Ibt 79, IELTS 6, First Certificate of English, Cambridge ESOL or other certification). Nomination deadline: April 1st Students’ application deadline: April 15th Once you have been nominated by your study abroad office you will receive an email with your userid and instructions on how to start your application online. Optional documents: Language proficiency for English: if English is not your first language, or not the primary language of instruction at your current home university, this document is required and you must provide evidence of B2 or equivalent English language proficiency or above. General Information and Conditions of Enrolment Make sure to read carefully the conditions of enrolment. If the international staff asks you for further documents, you should re-enter the enrolment portal to upload them. Post enrolment Once your enrolment is finalised, you will receive an email inviting you to re-enter the Enrolment Portal and download your Admission Letter (also known as acceptance/invitation letter).
Why Cattolica, why Italy? Get to know us!
Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Arts and Philosophy Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences Economics Economics and Law Education Law Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences Medicine and Surgery Political and Social Sciences Psychology. Campuses Università Cattolica boasts multiple campuses located in 5 iconic Italian cities: Milan, Rome, Brescia, Piacenza, and Cremona. Milan The campus Cattolica's main and oldest campus, located in the heart of Milan, is home to our Faculties of Economics, Law, Literature and Philosophy, Psychology, Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences, Education, Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures, Political and Social Sciences. The city Italy's financial and fashion capital, the city is renowned for its vibrant business environment, fashion industry, and rich cultural heritage. Rome The campus Home to Cattolica's School of Medicine, fully embedded within Policlinico Gemelli Hospital – Università Cattolica ranked the best Hospital in Italy and 35th worldwide(Newsweek, 2024). The cities Heart of Italy's agricultural and food production regions, Piacenza and Cremona offer a peaceful, student-friendly environment rich in cultural heritage and a focus on sustainable living. This combination of heritage and cutting-edge technology in the food industry makes studying in Italy a unique and enriching experience, deepening one's understanding of the Mediterranean diet, which is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Rankings QS WUR 2026 (World University Ranking) Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is among the top 450 universities in the world. In the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, the University is ranked 409th, climbing 33 positions compared to the previous year: this is the highest ranking in the last eleven years. According to Quacquarelli Symonds analysts, Università Cattolica is also 5th in Italy and 370th in the world in Employer Reputation . Other Rankings Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is ranked among the top 300 universities in the world , according to the ranking by Times Higher Education . It is also among the top 500 according to the ARWU ranking , with excellent positions in Food Science &; Technology (top 75) and in Economics, Clinical Medicine, Law, and Finance (top 150). QS Ranking by Subject 2025 Cattolica is ranked in 20 subjects , one more than last year (Politics and International Studies). In general, Università Cattolica is among the top 100 universities in the world for 3 subjects (Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies, Nursing, Classics and Ancient History), which becomes 7 if we consider the top 150 (including Agriculture &; Forestry, Psychology, Law, Communication &; Media Studies).
The Italian Higher Education System
The Italian Higher Education System Italy is part of the European Higher Education Area, adhering to the Bologna Process. Students holding a 3-year undergraduate degree can either enter the job market or continue their studies by applying for a Master of Science or Specializing Master programme. degree (“Laurea Magistrale”) Course duration: 2 years ECTS/Credit points: 120 Undertaken after the undergraduate degree and aims to provide rigorous, advanced training in more highly specialized areas. . Obtained after a minimum of three years of study (180 ECTS) and in a subject that is relevant to the chosen degree course. specializing Master (“Master Universitario”) Course duration: 1 year ECTS/Credit points: 60 A professionalizing programme providing practical knowledge and training through coursework, consultancy projects and internships. (“Dottorato di Ricerca”) Course duration: 3 years ECTS/Credit points: 180 Undertaken after the completion of a Master of Science or an equivalent graduate degree. ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) is a numerical value allocated to measure courses' workload. Degree programmes are usually structured with a workload of 60 ECTS per year: 1 ECTS corresponds to 1 CFU (Credito Formativo Universitario - university credit unit).
