Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Direct enrollment / Free-mover programme in Brescia

Studying at an institution that is not a Università Cattolica’s partner?

Not a problem! You can still apply as a free mover / direct enroll student!

This webpage aims at providing you with the essential information to prepare your experience at Università Cattolica. You will find critical information about courses, visas, residency permits, housing, student life and practical tips for your stay here in Brescia.

We hope you will make your stay a positive and enriching experience!
 

Students can create their own Study Plan by selecting courses from our wide academic offer.

Cattolica Academic Curriculum courses may follow different calendars depending on the degree and type of programme.
 

Academic curriculum information
 

Dates

  • Annual courses:  End of September - End of July
  • Semester courses: 
    • Fall Semester: End of September - End of February (exams included); 
    • Spring Semester: End of February - End of July (exams included)

Credits
The courses bear a varied number of ECTS credits


Language of instruction
Italian and English


Course specifics

  • Attendance not formally required
  • Three possible final examination dates for each 

Registration
Course selection after beginning of classes; individual registration for examination required


Requirements

  • Current enrolment at an institution of higher education
  • Good academic standing
  • Completion of a minimum of 2 semesters at undergraduate level
  • Applicants for Cattolica courses taught in Italian are required to have a  B2 level of Italian and must provide an Italian Language Proficiency Report
  • Applicants for Cattolica courses taught in English must provide evidence of B2 or equivalent English language proficiency if English is not their first language. Example of minimum requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6, Cambridge B2 First (FCE), or comparable certification.

Class Profile
Mostly Italian students