Degree programs. A genuine experience

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1 Degree programs A genuine experience

2 Our full name may be Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, however we are affectionately known as Cattolica. Cattolica is one of those great European universities which has become part of the city landscape. Our students mingle with tourists, business people and the local population. They provide a youthful energy which permeates every corner, from the cafés and shops surrounding our campus, to our beautiful gardens, graceful buildings and impressive library. Cattolica is dynamic, yet conducive. Progressive, yet traditional. Challenging, yet fun. The cloisters at our Milan campus are iconic. Tens of thousands of students have walked along these magnificent corridors to lectures, tutorials and meetings, knowing that on one special day, they can walk along the hallowed central lawns. That special day is the day of their graduation. Milan may be our largest campus, but Cattolica has a location in Rome, which contains our medical school; a sustainability focused campus in Piacenza-Cremona; a research and innovation center in Campobasso and a site in Brescia, at the foothills of the Alps. All of these campuses share one common ethos. To put the individual first. Our academic staff engage with our students and believe in our students. We continually look into developing new programs and provide new opportunities and options. As any great European university, we welcome students from around the world; students who enrol at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, whom during their stay, call their new home my Cattolica. Lorenzo Ornaghi, Rector Table of contents Welcome to Cattolica...2 A very special place...4 Figures in motion...6 Notable Alumni...9 Footsteps around Milan...10 Student services at Cattolica...12 Cost of living...14 Housing options...14 Italian higher education system...16 Study in Italy, learn in English...17 Italian taught Cattolica...18 Undergraduate Studies - B.Sc. (Laurea Triennale)...18 Graduate Studies - M.Sc. (Laurea Magistrale)...19 Important dates...20 Tuition and fees...20 Scholarships...21 Admission requirements & procedures

3 Education at Cattolica is informed, relevant and enduring. Our University inspires ideas, imparts wisdom and instils a sense of history. A very special place Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the largest private University in Europe, founded in 1921 by Agostino Gemelli. Spread over 5 campuses across Italy, it boasts over 42,000 students and offers 190 degree programs at all levels across 14 Schools. Ranked amongst the best Italian institutions and placed 1st for graduate job placement, it also offers Graduate, Study Abroad and Summer programs in English. Each of Cattolica s five campuses cater for International Students, with each campus boasting its own unique identity. Milan is home to Università Cattolica s largest campus, surrounded by tree-lined boulevards, piazzas, basilicas and parklands and offers the majority of English taught programs. Originally a monastery connected to the St. Ambrose Basilica, it was converted to a University, resulting in a modern campus yet retaining the stunning original architecture. The ancient Roman city of Brescia houses Arts and Science in the historical building of Martinengo dell Aquilone. Campobasso, the innovation campus supports a world famous High Technology Research and Education Center in Biomedical Science. The sustainability campus is located at Piacenza-Cremona, and enjoys an International reputation in the Agriculture, Agro-Food and Economic sector. Finally, the International acclaimed Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is located in Rome, a majestic city which contains many of the world s most impressive historic monuments, including the Colosseum and St Peter s Square. The university distinguishes itself for its interdisciplinary approach to the academic programs and modules it offers its students. A dynamic yet traditional University, it offers young people the opportunity to engage in professional development as well as growing through personal experience by offering a truly multicultural environment and a wide range of student services. Research activity draws on 22 departments, 54 institutes and 70 research centers. Their common goal is the understanding and study of those topics that have proved vital to the well-being of each human being: the new frontiers of economics, bioethics, environmental recuperation, developments in the judicial fields, family dynamics, major mass phenomena, the evolution of political systems, new horizons in medicine, the technological applications of physics and mathematics, and the most recent discoveries in environmental research. The university takes great satisfaction in the acclaimed UCSC International, which promotes, develops and implements educational opportunities of great importance to outbound and inbound students. International Students are welcomed with specialized facilities such a sophisticated accommodation service, a dedicated team of International Advisors and personal tutors. Similarly, Domestic Students are offered the ideal study environment for a summer or semester abroad, through a variety of diverse and tailored programs. To study at Cattolica is to study at a University where the wealth of academic programs and the robustness of academic standards is matched by the grandeur of our buildings and our equally impressive locations. 4 5

4 Figures in motion 5 Campuses 14 Schools 30 English-taught undergraduate courses 8 English-taught graduate programs 200+ Italian-taught undergraduate and graduate programs students faculty members over 70 research centers more than 600 international connections No 1 in employment placement

5 Cattolica is where great minds connect. Where enthusiasm meets innovation. Where dedication creates outcomes. Notable Alumni Cattolica is accustomed to providing outstanding graduates for both the private and public sectors, particularly in the political and economic fields. Our Law and Political Sciences Faculties have seen graduates proceed to the highest positions in government, such as: > Romano Prodi (Prime minister and EU Commission President) > Oscar Luigi Scalfaro (President of the Italian Republic) > Lorenzo Ornaghi (Cattolica s Rector and recently selected as Minister in the Monti government) Cattolica s strength in the Business, Finance and fields has left Faculties boasting an impressive list of outstanding graduates that have become CEOs, entrepreneurs and top-level managers of some of the world s leading financial companies and banks. Distinguished names include: > Gabriele del Torchio (CEO Ducati Motor Holding) > Anna Tarantola (Managing Director of the Banca d Italia) > Roberto Poli (President ENI) > Nicola Trussardi (Owner of fashion house Trussardi) > Concetta Lanciaux (Vice-President of fashion house Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) > Franco Cologni (President Cartier International, Groupe Richemont) > Ernesto Paolillo (CEO Football Club Inter Milano) > Alfredo Altavilla (Member of the Managing Committee Chrysler Group LLC and Executive Vice President Business Development FIAT Group Automobile) > Alessandro Nitti (Vice-president JP Morgan UK) > Enrico Noseda (Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Skype Division - Microsoft) > Dino Piero Giarda (Minister in the Monti government) 9

6 There are some places in life which you can never forget, and this is mine. This is my place. To study at Cattolica is to become part of the city. Footsteps around Milan Milan is a city of people. A city full of life. The menus of Milanese restaurants have influenced the world s finest cuisines. And the creations of Milanese designers have placed Milan alongside New York, Paris and London as a home of global fashion. Milan is the undisputed financial, commercial and industrial capital of the country and has a driving economy that makes it the only gate to international capital markets. It has over 8,600 registered active national and international financial and insurance businesses. 10 The Italian Stock Exchange (la Borsa Italiana) which has over 220 companies listed, is located 10 minutes away from our campus, a prime vicinity for those students studying in the fields of, Banking and Finance. Being headquarter to many of Italy s multinational corporations and world famous brands, Cattolica students can breathe and live the energy of a business-centered city life right outside the central campus doorstep, and are in the ideal position to put to practice the knowledge gained in the course whilst using their own language abilities and cultural competencies that are so valued and sought after. Milan is also hosting the Expo 2015 World Fair with the central theme of feeding the planet, energy for life, providing companies operating in a wide range of fields (from food and food biotechnologies to renewable energies and logistics) the chance to network, discuss trends and encourage business and growth. Cattolica students are in an excellent position to closely observe and discuss the planning of this key event. Yet despite the opportunities which accompany a busy and successful city, the essence of Milan is as true today as in centuries past. With the world-famous opera theatre La Scala, the imposing Duomo cathedral, the stunning Castello Sforzesco and the young and trendy Colonne di San Lorenzo all closeby, Milan marks its presence on the global cultural scene too. In short, Milan is a beautiful, cultured and dramatic city, offering a multitude of features that tourists rarely discover and an equal number of opportunities for International Students to develop their academic and professional careers.

7 Student services at Cattolica At Cattolica, International Students should never fear being alone. For many years, we have invested in a range of services which ensure that our international visitors are fully supported. From the moment students arrive, our objective is to guarantee that the unique Cattolica welcome is wide open to all. For many students this starts with a warm smile at the airport, and soon extends to a variety of orientation sessions and events. International Student Center On paper they are just names. But once you are enrolled at Cattolica, Floriana, Laura, Francesca, Annalisa and Danila will soon become your advisors, mentors and friends. The International Student Center team are not only responsible for promoting the attractions and benefits of Cattolica, they are there for the duration of your time at Cattolica. And beyond. International Students Associations The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and the Exchange Student Erasmus Guide (ESEG), are two associations that organize numerous social and cultural events, tours and recreational activities. Furthermore they provide an invaluable support network. Tutoring Every degree-seeking student enrolled at the university will be paired with a tutor, whose responsibility is to assist him/her with integrating into the university environment and to provide support in case of need. Language support UCSC International offers specialized Italian language courses before and throughout the academic year for International Students wanting to improve their Italian language skills. Library Cattolica s library system is one of the most prestigious in Italy and the library in Milan, with volumes is the largest and oldest of the University. It is currently supported by all kinds of modern technology, including an electronic catalogue that can be consulted over the web. Consistent with the rest of the University s tendency to be unique, the library distinguishes itself from others by being entirely underground. There are networked stations dotted around campus which provide students the opportunity to check material availability and order without having to go to the library themselves. The campus also hosts, in one of its remarkable rooms, the rich and unique monographic library about Milan and Lombardy given to the University by Count Negri da Oleggio. It also contains some marble fragments from the spires of Milan Cathedral, bestowing the room, the alternative name the hall of marble. Sport Facilities The University s Center for Sports (CUS) is an association of students attending Milanese universities that manages various sport facilities and disciplines. The CUS information point is located on main campus (Largo Gemelli, 1). There is also a brand new, trendy and elegant gymnasium located just five minutes walking distance from UCSC, with brand new fitness equipment, sauna, swimming pool and squash courts. UCSC International in collaboration with Get Fit are offering gym subscriptions at a special price to Cattolica s International Students. Health Center The Cattolica Health Center provides all enrolled students medical care, nursing care and psychological counseling. General, specialist (gynecology, ophthalmology, diet) and preventative medical examinations are available to students. During the center s opening hours, the Nursing Service is always on hand to administer first aid, medication and prescribed drugs, measure blood pressure, take body temperature, provide information about local health services, and give health advice. Access is free, no appointment needed. I-Catt I-Catt is an intranet system for students and faculty that provides information about university services and news, course and schedule planning, exam registration, and much more

8 Cost of living Depending on your spending habits you may have to budget a minimum of at least 200 per month and an average of 400 per month if you plan on doing lots of shopping, travelling, and other extra-curricular activities. These estimates do not account for the cost of housing which may be an additional 300 to 600 a month. Estimated costs for 1 year Accommodation (not including meals)* From 5,000 to 8,000 Food ** From 1,500 to 2,000 Personal Expenses From 2,400 to 4,800 Books 400 Local Transportation 200 * The cost may vary depending on the area, the kind of room (single or double), utilities etc. ** University provides you with a badge which allows students to eat in the cafeteria. The average cost for a sandwich and drink close to campus is 7. Housing options We are aware that finding a great place to live while studying abroad can really enhance your experience of university life. We take great pride in introducing our students to the reality of a real citizen: live MILAN while living IN Milan. Cattolica s student housing options are as numerous as they are varied: students may apply for accommodation in a sought-after on-campus dorm > or can check the university housing announcement board or go to ESEG or ESN, the international student associations. You may also select a housing solution through Milano International Living Service (MIL Service) which offers single or shared rooms in a residence hall off-campus or fully furnished apartments with wireless Internet connections, utilities (water and electricity), a cleaning service, basic cable television, plus extra amenities such as a DVD player, TV, and kitchenware. Through a dedicated, team-oriented approach, MIL Service is committed to providing every student with the best residential experience. Their young and professional team is what makes the service competitive within the housing markets since we try and understand the students needs and respond with a quick and concrete solution. Find out more from > Whether you live in our on-campus dorms or our apartment community, living in Milan is sure to be one of the most exciting and memorable times of your life. A lifetime s memory. 14

9 Italian higher education system The higher education system in Italy is structured into four different stages: Undergraduate degree/bachelor of Science B.Sc. ( Laurea Triennale e a Ciclo Unico ) Course duration: 3-years or 5-years ECTS/Credit points: 180 Aims to provide a solid foundation in the core subjects as well as more specialized, professional training. Students can either enter the job market or continue their studies by applying for a Master of Science or Specializing Master program. Graduate degree/master of Science M.Sc. ( Laurea Magistrale ) Course duration: 2-years ECTS/Credit points: 120 Undertaken after the undergraduate degree and aims to provide rigorous, advanced training in more highly specialized areas. 16 Specializing Master ( Master Universitario ) Course duration: 1-year ECTS/Credit points: 60 A professionalizing program providing practical knowledge and training through coursework and internships. These Master programs, within the Italian Education System do not generally allow access to a Ph.D program upon completion of the Masters. Recognition of the Specialising Masters towards a Ph.D. program outside of Italy will depend on local state regulations or individual doctoral programs. Doctoral Program - Ph.D. ( Dottorato di Ricerca ) Course duration: 3-years ECTS/Credit points: 180 Undertaken after the completion of a M.Sc. or an equivalent graduate degree. It aims to develop the professional competence to carry out high level research in manufacturing and service companies, public bodies and universities. A pathway to success. Italian may be the language of beauty, but English is the global language of business. That s why Cattolica has introduced a variety of degree programs which are taught entirely in English. Two-year graduate programs Milan campus > M.Sc. in > M.Sc. in International Management > M.Sc. in Banking and Finance Piacenza-Cremona campus > M.Sc. in Agricultural and Food Study in Italy, learn in English One-year master programs Milan campus > International MBA in Global Business & Sustainability > International Relations > International Cooperation & Development > Corporate Communication For further information on all the above programs and to view a complete list of all Specializing Master programs taught at Cattolica, please visit or contact > international.inquiry@unicatt.it 17

10 Undergraduate Studies - B.Sc. (Laurea Triennale) ITALIAN-TAUGHT PROGRAMS ONLY MILAN of Businesses and Markets and Business Management and Business Management (evening courses) and Business Management (curriculum in Service management) and Management of Arts and Entertainment and Corporate Law Humanities and Management of Arts and Entertainment Philosophy Arts Media Languages Cultural Heritage Sciences Psychology Psychological Sciences and Methodologies Banking, Finance and Ins. Sc. of Markets and Financial Intermediaries Education Science of Education (5-year degree) Science of Education and Training Processes Sport and Exercise Sciences Language Sc. and Foreign Lit. Language Sciences Political Science Social and Political Communication Sciences Political Science and International Relations Sociology Media Languages Sciences of Social Phenomena and Organizational Processes Social Work Sciences Law (5-year Degree) Law PIACENZA-CREMONA and Business Management Law and Banks and Financial Markets Education Science of Education and Training Processes Agricultural Science and Technology Agriculture Food Science and Technology 18 Law (5-year Degree) Law BRESCIA Humanities Sciences and Technology of Arts and Entertainment Arts Psychology Psychological Sciences and Methodologies Education Science of Education (5-year degree) Science of Education and Training Processes Language Sc. and Foreign Lit. Language Sciences Sociology Social Work Sciences Mathematics, Phisics and Nat. Sc. Physics Mathematics ROME Medicine and Surgery Physiotherapy Nursing Healthcare Biotechnologies Dental Hygiene Logopedia Medicine and Surgery (6-year degree) Orthoptist and Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Dentistry and Partial Denture Obstetrics Dietetics Business and Management of Healthcare Services and Organizations CAMPOBASSO Medicine and Surgery Physiotherapy Nursing Cardiocirculatory Physiopathology and Cardiovascular Perfusion Biomedical Laboratory Assistant Medical Radiology, Imaging and Radiotherapy To submit applications for the degrees taught in Milan, please complete an online application form available at (also available in Italian). To submit applications to any other campus, please contact international.inquiry@unicatt.it in the first instance/for further guidance. Graduate Studies - M.Sc. (Lauree Magistrali) ITALIAN-TAUGHT PROGRAMS ONLY MILAN Markets, Business and Media Communication and Corporate Law and Management of Arts and Entertainment Business Management Markets and Business Strategies Markets and Business Strategies (evening courses) Humanities History of Arts and Archaeology Markets, Business and Media Communication and Management of Arts and Entertainment Modern Philosophy Philosophy Antiquity Sciences Historical Sciences Psychology Clinical Psychology: Health, Family, and Community Relations Psychology of Organizations and Marketing Developmental and Communication Psychology Banking, Finance and Ins. Sc. of Markets and Financial Intermediaries Statistical, Actuarial and Economic Sciences Education Specialist in Pedagogy for Disability and Marginality Adult Education and Orientation and the Development Learning Systems People s philosophy and bioethics Educational Planning, Social and Educational Services Sports Science for Prevention and Rehabilitation Pedagogical Sciences Language Sc. and Foreign Lit. Language Sciences Political Science Public and International Communication International and European Policies Sociology Sciences of Social Phenomena and Organizational Processes Sciences for Social Policy and the Service Sector Applied Social Sciences PIACENZA-CREMONA Business Management Education Pedagogical planning Agriculture Agricultural Science and Technology Food Science and Technology and Management of Agri-Food Businesses BRESCIA Humanities Modern Philology Education Pedagogic planning and human recourses training schemes Language Sc. and Foreign Lit. Language Sciences Mathematics, Phisics and Nat. Sc. Physics Mathematics ROME Medicine and Surgery Nursing and Obstetrics Sciences Medical Biotechnologies Business Management Business and Management of Healthcare Services and Organizations To submit applications for the degrees taught in Milan, please complete an online application form available at (also available in Italian). To submit applications to any other campus, please contact international.inquiry@unicatt.it in the first instance/for further guidance. 19

11 Important dates Application deadline details: Tuition fees E.U. Students and Non E.U. Students residing in Italy or another E.U. state Cattolica applies two different criteria to calculate students yearly tuition fees. > Tuition fees vary according to the financial background of the student or student s family if dependent. He/she may pay from a minimum of 2,400 (for lower incomes) to a maximum of 7,500 (for higher incomes) per year. This applies to most of the undergraduate and all of the 2-year graduate degree courses. > Flat tuitions are applied to the following undergraduate degree Application deadline for one-year masters vary depending on program > courses: - Laurea triennale in Economia e gestione aziendale, curriculum Service management ( per year) - Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico in Scienze della formazione primaria ( per year) NON E.U. Students Residing Abroad A flat tuition fee is applied to Non-E.U. citizens residing outside the European Union and associated states. Undergraduate Degree (Laurea Triennale and ciclo unico) 8,000 Graduate Degree (Laurea Magistrale) 8,500 Specializing master fees Tuition for specializing masters vary depending on program. Please check on > or > international.inquiry@unicatt.it Scholarships Each year Università Cattolica awards many hundreds of need and meritbased scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Individual awards can either consist of a reduction of the annual tuition amount to a full scholarship covering tuition and additional benefits, depending on the student s eligibility for scholarship assistance. For details please refer to /ucscscholarships Admission requirements & procedures To apply for a Bachelor or Master of Science, you will need to fill an online application. Application instructions and full admission procedures available at Deadlines We have 3 deadlines; a priority deadline for all applicants requiring an early decision regarding their application outcome, and two others depending on whether you are a EU or Non-E.U. student. For details please visit Undergraduate requirements: Your high school diploma: > must be conferred after min. 12 years of previous schooling (from beginning of primary school to the end of high school). > must satisfy the requirements for entry into the university in the awarding country. If in your home country admission to university-level studies is subject to a special exam (e.g. Selectividad in Spain; Prova de Aferiçao or Prova Geral de Acesso ao Ensino Superior in Portugal; Matura Shteterore in Albania), you must give evidence to have passed such selection with the required scores. How to apply: Online application form, application instructions and full admission guide

12 lines available at Please note that admission to some degree courses may be subject to the passing of an entry exam. Graduate requirements: > you need to hold an undergraduate degree, obtained after a minimum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS) and in a subject which is relevant to the chosen degree course. If you ve had less than 15 years of total schooling, it is likely you will be required to obtain a Dichiarazione di Valore (see below); > Cattolica will evaluate your academic and personal background and decide if you meet the specific conditions for admission to the graduate degree of your choice; > you must obtain your UG degree by the end of July 2012 (September for EU students). How to apply: Online application form, application instructions and full admission guidelines available at Specializing Masters requirements and deadlines: Requirements vary program to program. For more detailed information visit > ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Only applicable to degree courses taught in English. For applicants whose first language is not English they will need to: > have met the required IELTS or TOEFL minimum scores (please check each individual program requirement); or > have successfully completed a degree program taught in English; or > take an English language test at Cattolica. ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Only applicable to degree courses taught in Italian. Non-native speakers of Italian, or candidates that have not done their previous schooling in Italian, should have a minimum knowledge of Italian upon enrolment, that is a B2 in the European framework of measurement of language proficiency, which corresponds to about 120 hours of language instruction. Submitting proof of Italian proficiency upon submission of the application is encouraged but not required. However, if no evidence is submitted, an Italian Language Test will be administered before the beginning of the Academic Year. Those candidates that do not meet the minimum proficiency level will be required to take an Italian language courses either before the beginning of the first semester or during the course of the first semester of their program until they meet the required level. Contacts Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore UCSC International Via Carducci 28/30 I Milano Italy Tel Fax Webpage: > international.inquiry@unicatt.it 22

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