Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
An immersion in Italian historic beauty and culture whilst experiencing an international focus in your studies and professional outlook.
About the institution
Università Cattolica, the largest non-state University in Europe, offers a wide variety of academic opportunities, with a breath of programmes taught in English or in Italian in Agribusiness, Banking, Finance and Data Science, Business and Management, Humanities, Marketing and Communication, Medicine and Political Science. 19 subjects of the Universities disciplines are ranked in the TOP 400 in the world, or higher, according to the World University Ranking by Subject 2024.
An excellent academic reputation and a century of experience are not the only things we are proud of. With a vast student and campus diversity, you are bound to find the right place and community that will help you perform academically at your best and fulfill your long-term aspirations.
Number of Undergraduate Students
7800
Average Undergraduate Class Size
Depends on the degree programme (from 30 to 320 students).
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
Each campus is strictly connected to the territory where it is located and the programmes delivered.
Education Model
Multidisciplinary (13 different Schools)
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - we have 18,000 active internship agreements
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - Cattolica is top 1 in Italy and top 5 in Europe for outbound exchange students (QS WUR Europe 2025)
Cost of Tuition
Non-EU residents: € 8,500 (BSc degrees), € 18,000 (Medicine and Surgery)
Funding
International Students - The UCSC International Scholarship reduces the yearly tuition fee from € 8,500 to € 5,600 (not applicable to Medicine and Surgery).
Home/Domestic Students - Merit and need-based scholarships.
IB Grade Requirements
min. 31 points
UFP Grade Requirements
Yes, University Foundation Program accepted. A total of 12 years schooling is required.
Subjects
# 1 in Italy for Employer-Student Connections
- Top 350 globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2024)
- Top 140 in the QS World University Rankings (Europe 2025)
- 19 Subjects in the top 400 according to the QS World University Rankings by Subjects (2024)
Agriculture & Forestry | World Top 200 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 300 | |
Classics & Ancient History | World Top 50 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 200 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 300 | |
History | World Top 300 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 200 | |
Linguistics | World Top 300 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 200 | |
Philosophy | World Top 200 | |
Psychology | World Top 200 | |
Sociology | World Top 300 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Business and Management | Business |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Food Science | Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Marketing | Business |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |