English-taught graduate programs with merit-based scholarships available

With 12 faculties and 4 campuses across Italy, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the largest non-state university in Europe.

Università Cattolica is characterized by a strong international focus, yet it maintains a genuine Italian imprint, both for its services and academic quality. The institution stands out for its winning formula that combines three essential elements for international students: 

1. In the renowned QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018, Università Cattolica’s ascendency placed the University in formidable company, with 12 disciplines ranked in the top 200 in the world, or higher;
2. Università Cattolica boasts strong industrial ties that facilitate networking and internship opportunities, providing outstanding graduates for both private and public sectors. Università Cattolica is amongst the top 150 universities ranked in the 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
3. An international study experience is that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become fully immersed into a different society and culture, and our range of campus facilities and services ensures that every international student has access to all of the support, information and mentoring which international students seek. With over 3,250 international students on-campus representing over 100 nationalities, Università Cattolica prides itself in being a multicultural community. The International Student Service (ISS) is a team of passionate support staff, advisors and mentors with first-hand experience. They 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. 

Each campus is tailor-made. Milan is home to Università Cattolica’s largest campus, ideally located in the industrial, commercial and financial heartland of Italy. Students in the field of agribusiness and enology benefit from the presence of food and wine industries in the heart of the Food Valley region, location of the Piacenza-Cremona campus. Students at our Rome campus line the corridors with their lab coats as it is home to Università Cattolica’s School of Medicine and Surgery which asserts an ideal affiliation with Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli.”

Università Cattolica offers programs in a wealth of subject areas, including 200 programs taught entirely in Italian and 27 taught in English. We offer merit-based scholarships, as students can easily apply for scholarships at the same time they apply for a program. During the academic year 2018-2019, Università Cattolica will offer a total of 23 English-taught graduate programs with a focus on the following:

2 year Master of Science

• Actuarial sciences for Insurance
• Agricultural and Food Economics
• Banking and Finance
• Data analytics for Business and Economics
• Global Business Management
• Healthcare management
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Management

1 year specializing Master

• Cultural Diplomacy
• Strategic Management for Global Business

Choosing Università Cattolica, is choosing a comprehensive institution. We distinguish ourselves for our multidisciplinary curriculum, for our strong ties with top businesses and industries, and our services tailored to meet international students’ needs.