Universita Cattolica

About Universita Cattolica

Cattolica is the largest private university in Europe boasting over 41,000 students across 12 Schools. We distinguish ourselves for multidisciplinary curricula, strong ties with top businesses and industries, and services tailored to meet international students’ needs; from visa assistance to accommodation and orientation. We have both English-taught and Italian-taught undergraduate degrees. Merit-based scholarships are available, consisting of tuition fee discounts; simply apply for a scholarship at the same time you apply for the program! All degrees start in September each year.

The University is spread over 5 campuses, with the campus in central Milan being the biggest one. Milan is the economic, financial and industrial heartland of Italy. It contains the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations and world-renowned brands. Our students are in an ideal position to work as interns in global top companies and after graduation find work among the best employers.

Cattolica is accustomed to providing outstanding graduates for both the private and public sectors. We boast alumni such as the former prime minister and European Commission president Romano Prodi, a former president of Italy Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, the former President and founder of ENI Enrico Mattei, Gabriele del Torchio (Alitalia Vice President and CEO), numerous ministers from different departments, as well as executives from leading companies such as Banca Popolare Italiana, Barilla, Trussardi, Louis Vuitton and others.

In the renowned QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, Cattolica’s ascendency placed the University in formidable company, with 16 disciplines ranked in the top 300 in the world, or higher.

Whilst at Cattolica we pride ourselves on our academic reputation, what truly distinguishes our University is the campus diversity and endless possibilities. You will be sure to choose a program and learning environment that is the best fit for you, and one that will facilitate the growth of skills and competencies towards your brighter future.

Cattolica puts you first. The professional academic staff believes in you and helps to connect your learning and desired career path. 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. These include a dedicated international student center, a housing service, health center, sports facilities and international student associations.

Cattolica works continuously towards developing new and emerging programs. Become part of a contemporary reality, and embrace the new opportunities and options available to students.

From your first day at Cattolica, you will not only feel part of our University, you will be a welcome part of our community Cattolica.

Degree programmes

At Cattolica your choices are endless: we offer an impressive range of innovative programs in the fields of Economics & Business, Accounting & Finance, Agriculture, Psychology and Linguistics, as well as Philosophy and the Arts.

Undergraduate programmes

3-year undergraduate degrees

• Business and Finance (Brescia campus)
• Communication Management (Milan campus)
• Economics and Management (Milan campus)
• Finance (Milan campus)
• Food Production Management (Piacenza campus)
• International Relations and Global Affairs (Milan campus)
• Psychology (Milan campus)

6-year undergraduate programmes

• Medicine and Surgery (Rome campus)
• Medicine and Surgery (Bolzano campus)

Graduate programmes

The 2-year M.Sc. degree

Milan campus

• The Art and Industry of Narration
• Banking and Finance
• Communication for Business, Media and Culture
• Data Analytics for Business
• Economics
• European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Linguistic Computing
• Management
• Methods and Topics in Arts Management
• Statistical and Actuarial Sciences

Rome campus

• Healthcare Management

Piacenza-Cremona campus

• Agricultural and Food Economics
• Consumer Behaviour
• Food Processing: Innovation and Tradition
• Global Business Management
• Sustainable Viticulture and Enology

Brescia campus

• Applied Data Science for Banking and Finance
• Innovations in Biotechnology Applied to Regenerative Medicine
• Physics and Innovation

European Double Degree Programme

Cremona, Italy (Università Cattolica) – Lyon, France (ISARA)

• Sustainable Food System

The 1-year Specialising Master

Milan campus

• Corporate Communication
• Economics and Finance
• International Business
• International Business - Executive
• International Marketing Management
• International Screenwriting and Production
• Luxury Goods Management
• Strategic Management for Global Business

Rome campus

• Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations

Piacenza-Cremona campus

• Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero