Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

With twelve faculties and five campuses across Italy, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the largest non-state university in Europe. It has campuses in Milan, Brescia, Cremona, Piacenza and Rome.

Università Cattolica offers undergraduate, postgraduate degrees, as well as study abroad & exchange, summer, winter, and double degree programmes in a wealth of subject areas, including 200+ programmes taught entirely in Italian and 43 taught in English.

Highly employable graduates

Università Cattolica boasts excellent employability statistics. Of 9,231 students who graduated in 2015, 77 percent accepted a job offer within a year of graduation.

Università Cattolica is among the top 150 universities ranked in the 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

In 2018, the university hosted over 400 events on-campus with students and employers, including workshops, one-to-one mentoring sessions and career fairs.

With over 4,000 agreements with employers, including organizations, foundations, associations and companies, Università Cattolica is ranked 1st in Italy for employers-students connections.

In 2018, students were offered more than 8,500 internships by the Institution.

Student services for international students

Università Cattolica prides itself in being a multicultural community, with over 4,400 international students on-campus representing over 100 nationalities in total.

To cater to its international student body, the International Student Services (ISS) office is a team of passionate support staff, advisors and mentors with first-hand experience of the unique challenges of studying abroad. They are here to offer assistance to students on any aspect of life in Italy including academic matters, finding accommodation, applying for study visas and filling in administrative paperwork.

Università Cattolica also offers international and domestic students the chance to study abroad at partner institutions. To find out more, email the university at [email protected].

Apply for a chance to win a merit-based scholarship

Students applying to Università Cattolica at undergraduate and postgraduate level may be considered for merit-based tuition fee reductions.

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About Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

With twelve faculties and five campuses across Italy, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the largest non-state university in Europe. It has campuses in Milan, Brescia, Cremona, Piacenza and Rome.

Università Cattolica offers undergraduate, postgraduate degrees, as well as study abroad & exchange, summer, winter, and double degree programmes in a wealth of subject areas, including 200+ programmes taught entirely in Italian and 43 taught in English.

Highly employable graduates

Università Cattolica boasts excellent employability statistics. Of 9,231 students who graduated in 2015, 77 percent accepted a job offer within a year of graduation.

Università Cattolica is among the top 150 universities ranked in the 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

In 2018, the university hosted over 400 events on-campus with students and employers, including workshops, one-to-one mentoring sessions and career fairs.

With over 4,000 agreements with employers, including organizations, foundations, associations and companies, Università Cattolica is ranked 1st in Italy for employers-students connections.

In 2018, students were offered more than 8,500 internships by the Institution.

Student services for international students

Università Cattolica prides itself in being a multicultural community, with over 4,400 international students on-campus representing over 100 nationalities in total.

To cater to its international student body, the International Student Services (ISS) office is a team of passionate support staff, advisors and mentors with first-hand experience of the unique challenges of studying abroad. They are here to offer assistance to students on any aspect of life in Italy including academic matters, finding accommodation, applying for study visas and filling in administrative paperwork.

Università Cattolica also offers international and domestic students the chance to study abroad at partner institutions. To find out more, email the university at [email protected].

Apply for a chance to win a merit-based scholarship

Students applying to Università Cattolica at undergraduate and postgraduate level may be considered for merit-based tuition fee reductions.

Connect with Università Cattolica on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Università Cattolica offers seven undergraduate courses fully taught in English:

International relations and global affairs
Psychology
Communication Management
Economics & Management
Finance
Food Production Management
Medicine and surgery

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For applicants whose first language is not English, to be eligible for undergraduate study at Università Cattolica, students must hold a certified high school diploma and proof of proficiency in English, such as:

At least 6.0 in the IELTS
80 in the TOEFL iBT
B in the First Certificate of English

If you wish to apply for a course taught in Italian and are not a native speaker, you will need a B2 level Italian, which corresponds to 120 hours of language instruction. If you do not have proof of proficiency in Italian, you may be asked to sit an Italian language test.

Tuition fees vary. EU residents may be charged between €3,500 and €8,700 per annum (US$4,300-10,700) depending on the subject, while international students are charged €8,040 per annum (US$9,900).

The 6-year single-cycle degree in Medicine and Surgery ranges between €7,000 and €16,000 per annum (US$8,600-20,000) for EU residents (or non-EU residents with an EU generated income). The tuition for non-EU residents is €15,600 per annum.

To apply, select the program and submit an application form online.

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Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (6)

Food Production Management

Faculty of Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences (6)

BSc Business and Finance

Finance

Faculty of Economics (6)

Economics and Management

Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (6)

Medicine and Surgery (Bolzano campus)

Medicine and Surgery (Rome campus)

Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (6)

Communication Management

International Relations and Global Affairs

Faculty of Psychology (6)

Psychology

At Postgraduate level, Università Cattolica offers 19 one-year Specialising Master programmes and 17 two-year Master of Science programmes taught entirely in English, including:

Management (Arts| Data| Innovation & Technology| Luxury Goods| Healthcare)
Economics
Banking and finance
Middle Eastern studies
Advanced Global Studies
Corporate communication
Luxury goods management
Data science for management
Agribusiness, Food Production & Processing

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For applicants whose first language is not English, to be eligible for postgraduate study, you need to hold an undergraduate degree obtained after at least three years of study from an accredited university and proof of proficiency in English. Check Cattolica's website for details.

Two-year Master of Science programmes cost EU residents between €3,600 and €8,800 per annum in tuition fees (US$4,500-10,900), depending on the degree program and household income, while non-EU residents are charged €8,540 per annum (US$10,600). Tuition fees for one-year specializing master programs range between €7,000 and €15,000 (US$8,600-19,000).

Special funding is available for EU and non-EU residents, applying for a one-year Specialising Master programmes.

To apply, select a program and submit your application online.

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ALMED (20)

International Screenwriting and Production

ALTIS (20)

Strategic Management for Global Business

ASERI (20)

Advanced Global Studies

International Cooperation and Development

Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations

Middle Eastern Studies

Arts and Philosophy | Economics (20)

Arts Management

Communication for Business, Media and Culture

Methods and Topics in Arts Management

Arts and Philosophy | Psychology (20)

User Experience Psychology

Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences - Economics (20)

Master in Sports Management

Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures (20)

European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication

Economics | Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures (20)

Corporate Communication

Economics | Mathematics, Physics and Natural Science (20)

Data Analytics for Business

Innovation and Technology Management

Economics | Medicine and Surgery (20)

Healthcare Management

Economics | Psychology (20)

International Marketing Management

Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (20)

Agricultural and Food Economics

Food Processing: Innovation and Tradition

Innovations in Food Science and Technology - Michele Ferrero

Sustainable Food Systems

Sustainable Viticulture and Enology

Faculty of Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences (20)

Banking and Finance

Statistical and Actuarial Sciences

Faculty of Economics (20)

Data Science for Management

Economics

Economics and Finance

International Business

International Business (Online)

International Business - Executive

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Faculty of Economics and Law (20)

Global Business Management

Faculty of Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures (20)

Linguistic Computing

The Art and Industry of Narration

Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences (20)

MSc Physics and Innovation

Faculty of Psychology (20)

MSc Consumer Behaviour

Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences | Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences (20)

Applied Data Science for Banking and Finance

Medicine and Surgery - Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences (20)

MSc Innovations in Biotechnology Applied to Regenerative Medicine

University information

Undergraduate

Entry requirements

Students need to hold a high school diploma, conferred after a minimum of 12 years of previous schooling (from the beginning of primary school to the end of high school) and that satisfies the requirements for entry into the university in the awarding country
If in the student’s home country admission to university level studies is subject to a special exam (e.g. Selectividad in Spain; Prova de Aferiçao or Prova Geral de Acesso ao Ensino Superior in Portugal; Veveossi Prosvassis in Greece), applicants will be required to provide evidence of having passed such selection with the required scores
The following qualifications need to satisfy additional criteria: American High School Diploma and UK Qualifications. For more information please visit > www.ucscinternational.it
Admission to the degree courses offered by the School of Economics is based on school performance, with a specific attention to the grades received in Mathematics

English language proficiency

Varies according to program. Check https://international.unicatt.it/ for details.

2-year Master of Science

Entry requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree, obtained after a minimum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS) and in a subject which is relevant to the chosen degree course. If you’ve undertaken less than 15 years of total schooling, you may not be eligible for admission to a graduate program
The degree has to be issued by a higher education institution which is accredited or recognized in the awarding country
Cattolica will evaluate candidates’ academic and personal background and decide if you meet the specific conditions for admission to the degree of your choice
The undergraduate degree must be obtained by the end of July 2018 (September for EU students)

English language proficiency

Have a TOEFL iBT overall score of at least 80 or an Academic IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 or;
Have successfully completed a degree program taught in the English language.

Cattolica’s TOEFL institution code is 2605.

1-Year Specialising Master Programme

Entry requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree, obtained after a minimum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS)
Cattolica will evaluate candidates’ academic and personal background and decide if you meet the specific conditions for admission to the degree of your choice
The undergraduate degree must be obtained before the start of the program

English language proficiency

B2 level of English proficiency; either via a certificate (TOEFL/iBT, Academic IELTS) or via a Skype interview with the relevant Master committee

General

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6+

Bachelor

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6+

Master

GPA

2+

GRE

300+

International Baccalaureate

24+

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6+

Students can enjoy an array of facilities at our different campuses.

Campus facilities

Milan
Brescia
Cremona
Piacenza
Rome

Sport facilities

Milan
Brescia
Cremona
Piacenza
Rome

Total students

25,890

UG students

71%

PG students

29%

International students

2,575

UG students

64%

PG students

36%

Total faculty staff

1,579

Domestic staff

92%

Int'l staff

8%

Student life

International Student Association (Milan campus)

Adapting to a different culture can be exciting yet challenging. Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is an invaluable support network for international students. It organizes numerous social and cultural events, tours and recreational activities, including:

Language sharing
Assistance in finding an apartment
Trips
Aperitivo and dinner
Cultural events
Sporting activities
City tours
Nights out

Moreover, International Students can benefit from a number of different sport activities, thanks to Centro Sportivo Universitario (CUS) and a special partnership Cattolica has in place with a trendy gymnasium located in different areas of Milan, cultural activities such as joining the Studium Musicale di Ateneo “Note d’inChiostro,” a music association on Campus and, volunteering activities thanks to our Centro Pastorale.

Smint Piacenza (Piacenza campus)

Smint Piacenza is a student association, comprised of both Italian and international students. The association helps students from all faculties get together, assists new students to become familiar with Piacenza and its surrounding area, as well as the campus, and in particular to make the most of the university experience through different activities.

Internship opportunities

Internships are not mandatory in all of our Master of Science degrees, though highly recommended in order to boost your University experience and gain new practical skills. Our career service, Servizio Stage & Placement is at your disposal for finding internship opportunities in your preferred field. Through the online platform, you will be able to access thousands of internship offers and contact the company/firm directly. There are no remuneration standards. Some internships may include a reimbursement (lunch and transportation), others may offer a monthly stipend, whereas some internships may not be paid. You will be able to view this information when browsing the different offers.

Career service

Your experience in Cattolica is the first step towards a fulfilling education, which will allow you to excel in the work field. Cattolica’s Career Service will accompany you through this journey: the dedicated staff will help orientate you along the paths of research, internships, and employment, providing highly valued information and support. We can safely say that numbers speak for themselves: over 7,500 internships are undertaken annually, and the Career Service boasts contacts with over 2,000 companies.

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

7,000 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

15,800 EUR

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.