Overview
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Cattolica University) is a prestigious institution known as Europe's largest private university, famous for its academic excellence and strong industrial ties. In its campuses in five different cities of Italy, primarily Milan and Rome, it offers its students an interdisciplinary education experience at international standards.
Founded in the year 1921, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a distinguished higher education institution combining its deep-rooted history with a modern vision and carrying the title of "Europe's largest private university." With its twelve faculties, it offers worldwide recognized programs in fields such as Medicine, Economics, Law, and Humanities. With the importance it attaches to scientific research and its education understanding based on ethical values, the university gains its students not only academic knowledge but also a cultural depth.
Possessing a global perspective, Cattolica University welcomes students coming from all over the world with the numerous English bachelor's and master's programs it offers. Ranking at the top steps in many fields in QS World University Rankings, the institution provides unique internship and career opportunities to its students thanks to the strong collaborations with thousands of national and international companies. Cattolica prepares its graduates as equipped leaders who will make a difference in the rapidly changing global world.
Programs
Tuition is shown at the highest scholarship rate; your advisor confirms your rate at registration.
| Program | Language | Duration | Annual tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Finance | English | 3 Years | €8,800 | |
| Communication Management | English | 3 Years (Milan) | €8,800 | |
| Economics and Management | English | 3 Years (Milan) | €8,800 | |
| Finance | English | 3 Years (Milan) | €8,800 | |
| Food Production Management | English | 3 Years (Piacenza) | €8,800 | |
| International Relations and Global Affairs | English | 3 Years (Milan) | €8,800 | |
| Psychology | English | 3 Years (Milan) | €8,800 | |
| The Art and Industry of Narration | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Actuarial Sciences, Risk and Data Analysis | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Banking and Finance | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Communication for Business, Media and Culture | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Data Analytics for Business | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Economics | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Innovation and Technology Management | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Linguistic Computing | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Management | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Methods and Topics in Arts Management | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Health Care Management | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Agricultural and Food Economics | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Consumer Behaviour | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Food Processing: Innovation and Tradition | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Global Business Management | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Sustainable Viticulture and Entomology | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Applied Data Science for Banking and Finance | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Innovations in Biotechnology Applied to Regenerative Medicine | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Physics | English | 2 Years | €9,050 | |
| Corporate Communication | English | 1 Year | €12,500 | |
| Economics and Finance | English | 1 Year | €10,000 | |
| International Business | English | 1 Year | €12,000 | |
| International Business - Executive | English | 1 Year | €14,000 | |
| Luxury Goods Management | English | 1 Year | €13,000 | |
| Strategic Management for Global Business | English | 1 Year | €12,000 | |
| Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations | English | 1 Year | €10,000 | |
| Medicine and Surgery | English | 6 Years (Rome,Bolzano) | €18,000 |
- The listed prices have been prepared based on the highest scholarship rates; our advisor will confirm your scholarship rate during registration
- Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.
Requirements
Documents are uploaded to your portal account; your advisor completes what is missing with you.
Bachelor 6 documents
- CV
- High School Diploma and Transcripts
- A Minimum Score of 160 from YKS Exam
- English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
- Motivation Letter
- Passport
Master 5 documents
- CV
- English Proficiency Certificate (B2)
- University Diploma and Transcript
- Passport
- Motivation Letter
The Application Dates:
Bachelor's: 1 November - 25 February
Master's: 1 November - 21 January
Medicine and Surgery: 1 October - 18 February
Additional Documents May Be Requested by Departments
The YKS requirement applies to students in Türkiye. International students will be evaluated according to the examination systems and admission criteria of their respective countries.
Scholarship & fees
Average living cost in Italy is about €9,600 per year (housing, insurance, transport). Your advisor builds the full budget with you.
Campus & video
FAQ
Questions our advisors hear most often.
What is the language of instruction?
Programs run in English. The required language certificate is listed under requirements; your advisor suggests the right test for your level.
How do I get a scholarship?
The listed prices have been prepared based on the highest scholarship rates; our advisor will confirm your scholarship rate during registration Please note that university fees may vary from term to term. This will be confirmed in your application.
How does the timeline work?
Your advisor shares this university's intake calendar. Allow at least 3 months for documents and the language test.
Who submits my application?
Your documents go into your portal account and your advisor submits the application. We stay with you through admission, visa and housing.