Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Cattolica Admission Test

Bachelor of Economics and Management (2026/27): Cattolica Admission Test Guide for International Applicants

 

 

Do I Need to Take the Cattolica Admission Test? 

When you apply to the Bachelor of Economics and Management, our Admissions Team will review your application. If you must take the Cattolica Admission Test, you will receive an email notification. 

You must then log into the Online Application Portal and confirm whether you: 

  • Accept to take the test 
  • Refuse, and withdraw your application 

 

Passing this test is equivalent to passing the Foundation Knowledge Assessment test (VPI).   

  
  1. Wait for Email Invitation: If you accept the offer, you will receive an activation email from IAM_noreply@unicatt.it for the Portale Iscrizioni (check your spam/junk folder). 

    Already have a Portale Iscrizioni account? Share your username with: international.admissions@unicatt.it 
     
  2. Log in to Portale Iscrizioni and click ENTER on your application. 
     
  3. Upload These Documents: 
    • Passport (non-EU) or national ID (EU) 
    • Photo 
    • Italian Fiscal Code (if available) 
    • Permit of stay (for non-EU citizens living in Italy) 
    • English language certificate with the minimum required level (see Entry Requirements) 
       
  4. Choose your test date and time from the available options. 
     
  5. Pay the non-refundable fee of €60.00. If you retake the test, the fee must be paid again 

 

Your test registration is complete only when your application status changes to: "Pending admission test result". 

Once registered for the test, your application cannot be reviewed based on school grades or SAT/ACT scores. 

  
  • Online test delivered in English 
  • Choose your preferred test date and time (limited slots per session) 
  • Duration: 60 minutes 
  • Total Questions: 48, divided into 4 sections: 
    • 12 Logic 
    • 12 Mathematics 
    • 12 Reading comprehension & general knowledge 
    • 12 English

 

Session Dates & Deadlines 

 

Test dates Apply between Test Registration Deadline on Portale Iscrizioni Results Published
5 - 6 -7 - 8 February 2026 3 November 2025 - 16 January 2026 (23:59 CET) 28 January 2026 (23:59 CET) 16 February 2026 (15:00 CET)
9 - 10 -11 April 2026* 17 Januray 2026 - 25 February 2026 (23:59 CET)   31 March 2026 (23:59 CET) 20 April  2026 (15:00 CET)

 

*Second session runs only if seats are still available. 

Before your test, you will receive access credentials by email and a link to take a demo test: we strongly recommend you take it. 

 

  

Each answer is scored as follows:

  • Correct answer: +1,5 points
  • Wrong answer: - 0,21 points
  • No answer: 0 points


To pass the test, you must :

  1. Score at least 19 points, and 
  2. Get minimum correct answers
    • Logic: 6 
    • Reading Comprehension: 6 
    • English: 6 
    • Maths: 4 

If you score between 4 and 6 in Maths, you must take an Additional Training Obligation (OFA) math course and pass the final test within your first year. Failure to pass results in a "ripetente" status. 

Results are published in the TEST LIST section of Portale iscrizioni and are based on: 
  • Test results 
  • High school grades 
  • Available places 

Your admission offer will include: 

  • Conditions for enrollment 
  • Annual tuition and university fees 
  • Deadline to confirm your place by paying the first installment of fees 

If your result is negative, you may retake the test in the next session (if places remain). Applications will not be reviewed based on high school grades or SAT/ACT scores. 

  

If you have a disability or specific learning disorder (SLD) upload the relevant certificate in Portale Iscrizioni under the dedicated section by the test registration deadlines. 

Email the Disability and Dyslexia Services (DDS) in case of doubts.

Late submissions of the form will not be considered.