top of page

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.

Blank.png

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

Blank.png

# 1 in Italy for Employer-Student Connections

Blank.png

Blank.png

- 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

bottom of page