Lauree triennali o a ciclo unico 1

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Undergraduate programs A.Y. 2015/2016 Lauree triennali o a ciclo unico 1

Contents 4 6 9 10 12 13 14 17 21 22 24 25 26 27 Why choose Cattolica Cattolica facts & figures Milan Rome Notable alumni Italian higher education Economics & Management Medicine & Surgery Italian-taught undergraduate degrees - Lauree triennali Life at Cattolica What s next? Admission requirements & procedures How do I apply? Contacts...to Cattolica 3

Why choose Cattolica 1 A renowned University Università Cattolica, referred to by its students and faculty as Cattolica, is recognized both at the national and international level for its innovative courses, high-quality academics and its worldwide network. 2 An individual experience Cattolica is challenging yet rewarding, traditional yet progressive. Students are encouraged to be inspired and create their personalized pathway to success. 3 Student focus Cattolica puts the individual first. The professional academic staff supports every student by connecting learning with their desired career path. 4 Towards a brighter future Cattolica works continuously towards developing innovative programs. Students are part of a contemporary reality, embracing new opportunities and options available to them. 5 Endless choices With 4 campuses across Italy, students will be sure to choose a program and learning environment that is the best fit for them, one that will facilitate the growth of skills and competencies that will serve them for the academic and professional future. 6 International perspective Cattolica welcomes students from around the world and boasts a strong international education with global connections, English-taught programs, language training and support, and internship opportunities, whether students come for just a semester, a summer or a full degree. 4 5

Cattolica facts & figures Founded in 1921 41,000 students 2,900 international students 6,900 internships per year 4 campuses across Italy Milan Piacenza-Cremona Brescia Rome 12 schools Over 200 Italian-taught programs Over 70 research centers 16 English-taught programs 2,100 faculty members 6 7

Milan A characteristic city of hidden charms Milan in the spotlight The Province of Milan has 3,000,000 inhabitants The Italian Stock Exchange, la Borsa Italiana, is a 10-minute walk from campus Italy s main industrial, commercial, and financial center Milan boasts a driving economy which makes it an important gate to the international capital markets World capital and headquarter to many of Italy s multinational corporations, fashion, and design brands Host of the Expo 2015 World Fair with the central theme: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life A regular host of international events which transform the city and its population Conveniently positioned, making Milan an ideal transport hub with 3 airports, high-speed trains, and a 2-hour drive from the Alps and the Ligurian coast the campus Endless opportunities where dedication inspires outcomes Campus highlights Academic excellence across 8 schools: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences; Economics; Humanities, Political and Social Sciences; Education; Foreign Languages and Literature; Law; Psychology Cattolica s largest campus is home to more than 27,500 students Originally a monastery restructured and designed by Renaissance architect Donato Bramante in the 16th century Milan campus is located in the heart of the city, where Renaissance architecture sits alongside significant historic monuments Watch our video! 8 9

Rome A treasure that blends the past with the present Rome in the spotlight Italy s capital city The Province of Rome has 4,000,000 inhabitants making it the largest municipal area in Italy The Eternal City: founded in 753 B.C. Home to the Vatican City State, the smallest internationally recognized independent state in the world by both area and population A picturesque and historic bliss, containing many of the world s most breathtaking masterpieces, from Michelangelo s ceiling in la Cappella Sistina, to the beautiful attractions in Piazza Navona, la Fontana di Trevi, il Vittoriano and il Colosseo 30 km from the coast A popular set of academy award winning movies: The Great Beauty, La Dolce Vita, and Roman Holiday among others the campus An interactive, research focused, and hands-on education Campus highlights Academic excellence across 2 schools: Medicine and Surgery; Economics Home to Cattolica s internationally acclaimed School of Medicine and Surgery which started teaching medicine in November 1961. The School is affiliated with the Policlinico Gemelli University Hospital, which opened in 1964 Top Italian oncologic hospital for the number of patients treated 43 faculty members are listed among the Top Italian Scientists Rome is home to 6,500 students Campus area: over 300,000 m 2 The campus offers sports facilities including a football field, a volleyball, basketball, and 3 tennis courts, as well as a gymnasium 10 11

Notable alumni Italian higher education Cattolica prepares outstanding graduates for both the private and public sectors. Where could your program take you? Become one of Cattolica s inspiring graduates. Alfredo Altavilla COO Fiat-Chrysler Group EMEA Monica Maggioni Journalist and Director RaiNews24 Michele Norsa CEO Salvatore Ferragamo 1 Year - 60 ECTS 2 nd Level Specializing Master 3 Years - 180 ECTS Dottorato di Ricerca (Ph.D.) 1 Year - 60 ECTS Specializing Master 2 Years - 120 ECTS Laurea Magistrale (M.Sc.) Anna Maria Tarantola President RAI Concetta Lanciaux Vice-President of fashion house Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy Igor Cassina Gymnast Gold Medal Winner Athens 2004 3 Years - 180 ECTS Laurea Triennale (B.Sc.) 5/6 Years - 300/360 ECTS (B.Sc. + M.Sc.) Law/Education Medicine Pre-University Education 13 Years Chiara Galiazzo The X Factor Italia Winner 2012 Augusto Marietti Internet Entrepreneur Mashape Founder & CEO Franca Sozzani Director Vogue Italia Editorial Director Condé Nast Italia Romano Prodi Former Prime Minister and EU Commission President Lorenzo Ornaghi Former Rector and Minister of Cultural Heritage Ignazio Marino Surgeon and Mayor of Rome The higher education system in Italy is structured into four different stages: Undergraduate Degree/Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Laurea Triennale o a Ciclo Unico) Course duration: 3, 5 or 6 years ECTS/Credit points: 180, 300 or 360 Aims to provide a solid foundation in the core subjects as well as more specialized, professional training. Students holding a 3-year undergraduate degree or Laurea a Ciclo Unico 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. 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 masters programs within the Italian education system do not generally allow access to a Ph.D. program upon completion of the Master. Recognition of the Specializing Master 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. 12 13

Economics & Management Program name B.Sc. in Economics - Laurea Triennale in Economia delle imprese e dei mercati (Profilo in Economics) B.Sc. in Management - Laurea Triennale in Economia e gestione aziendale (Profilo in Management) Program type Undergraduate Degree/Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. (Laurea Triennale) School Economics Campus Milan, Italy Duration September 2015 - September 2018 (3 years) Total ECTS 180 Meet Erjon Born: Tirana, Albania Educated: Università Cattolica, Milan Future goal: become financial controller in London Location By studying in Milan, with its high concentration of international businesses, students are in the ideal position to put into practice the knowledge gained in the course whilst using their own competencies that are so valued and sought-after. Innovative method You will experience an intensive teaching activity with active in-class participation, a direct interaction with the faculty members, and constant relationships with academics, companies, and stakeholders of the Economics sector. Research In 2013 Università Cattolica was ranked among the world top 200 best Universities in the Economics and Econometrics subject area. Source: QS World University Subject Ranking. Global perspective Università Cattolica offers its students the opportunity to study abroad during the summer. Our summer programs allow students to earn credits while studying abroad in one of Cattolica s prestigious partner institutions. Undergraduate Program in Economics & Management The School of Economics is highly valued by its students because of the experience of its academic staff, the seriousness of study, and the quality and completeness of its programs. Through teaching and research, and its long tradition, the School emphasizes the value of an economy at the service of mankind. The School offers an education that balances a core curriculum drawing on a range of independent and interrelated disciplines, and a series of courses that are tailored to understand and keep the pace with a continuously changing world. Students are trained in the fields of Economics, Law, Mathematics/Statistics and Business. Learning objectives The undergraduate program in Economics (Laurea Triennale in Economia delle imprese e dei mercati) and the undergraduate program in Management (Laurea Triennale in Economia e gestione aziendale), are aimed at offering students a learning experience that meets the highest international standards. The English-taught courses allow for a truly international and diverse cohort as it gathers students from all over the world. A diverse and multicultural class will enrich the students learning process. Classes are taught by faculty (professors, lecturers) with a strong academic, research and professional background, most of whom have had teaching and research experience in some of the world s best universities. The academic calendar is organized in three quarters (Fall, Winter and Spring terms). The programs provide students with a solid understanding of the international economic and financial system, and strong managerial skills. Undergraduate program in Economics The undergraduate program in Economics (Laurea Triennale in Economia delle imprese e dei mercati) is designed for students who wish to gain a background in the field of economic sciences. It gives students the necessary tools to carry out active roles in business decision processes by interpreting business phenomena through the understanding of theories, quantitative analysis techniques and the most up-to date institutional references. Undergraduate program in Management The undergraduate program in Management (Laurea Triennale in Economia e gestione aziendale) is aimed at developing skills, knowledge and abilities with reference to the administration and management of firms, the execution of functions and processes regarding the most important and critical areas of companies, and the resolution of problems between functional areas. Career opportunities & professional recognition Students who graduate in Economia delle imprese e dei mercati (Profilo in Economics) and in Economia e gestione aziendale (Profilo in Management) can apply for a graduate program or enter the job market. The job possibilities are numerous both in Italy and abroad, with the main career opportunities in the following areas: Professional and managerial careers in internationally oriented companies, in different industries (manufacturing, services, consulting, finance, governmental institutions), in different roles (marketing and sales, operational processes, finance, HR, administration, etc.) Research careers, with special reference to international issues Careers in international and transnational institutions Curriculum The first two years are aimed at sharing a common background in the fields of economic and managerial sciences. During the first year students will be provided with a solid foundation in Economic and Managerial theory, Law, Mathematics, and Economic history. In the second year, the program focuses on the topics from an international perspective. The third year is different for the two programs with each of them focusing on their core subjects. First year credits Principles of management (8 ECTS/CFU) Introductory microeconomics (8 ECTS/CFU) IT for economics and management (4 ECTS/CFU) Principles of law (9 ECTS/CFU) Organization theory and design (8 ECTS/CFU) Mathematics (9 ECTS/CFU) Economic history (8 ECTS/CFU) First foreign language I (French, German, Spanish) (4 ECTS/ CFU) Second year credits Introductory macroeconomics (8 ECTS/CFU) Economic policy (8 ECTS/CFU) Financial accounting (8 ECTS/CFU) Statistics (9 ECTS/CFU) Comparative company law (9 ECTS/CFU) Financial market, credit and banking (8 ECTS/CFU) Financial mathematics (5 ECTS/CFU) 14 15

First foreign language II (French, German, Spanish) (4 ECTS/CFU) Second foreign language (French, German, Spanish) (4 ECTS/CFU) Third year credits (Major in Economics) Public finance (8 ECTS/CFU) Applied statistics (8 ECTS/CFU) Corporate finance or Business strategy (8 ECTS/CFU) Two field courses among the following (16 ECTS/CFU) Monetary economics International economics Game theory and strategy Two elective courses (students are advised to choose among the following elective courses or the field courses not chosen above) (16 ECTS/CFU): Business strategy Corporate finance Marketing management Management accounting Information systems Management and organization in the digital economy Final dissertation report (3 ECTS/CFU) Third year credits (Major in Management) Marketing management (8 ECTS/CFU) Corporate finance (8 ECTS/CFU) Management accounting (8 ECTS/CFU) Management and organization in the digital economy (8 ECTS/CFU) Business strategy (8 ECTS/CFU) Two elective courses (16 ECTS/CFU) Applied statistics Monetary economics International economics Game theory and strategy Information systems Internship Final dissertation report (3 ECTS/CFU) Medicine & Surgery Watch Erjon s story on Youtube! Meet Giorgia Born: Lecce, Italy Educated: SIngapore, Korea, Canada and Panama Future goal: become a doctor at Cattolica and work for Médecins Sans Frontières A health precinct Università Cattolica s internationally acclaimed School of Medicine and Surgery started teaching medicine in 1961. The School is aligned alongside the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, which opened in November 1964. Innovative method The program aims at integrating basic and clinical sciences through a multidisciplinary approach and an early involvement in patient management which includes moral and ethical issues as well as legal responsibilities. Excellence in research 43 faculty members are listed among the Top Italian Scientists. The University Hospital is ranked first for the number of national non-profit clinical trials and third for non-profit drug experimentations performed. It is the first Italian oncologic hospital for the number of patients treated. Rome, the Eternal city This majestic city is the essence of Italian culture, history, and society which contains world acclaimed historical monuments and is also a modern platform for education, creating the perfect location to begin your medical career. 16 17

Program name International MD Program - Medicine and Surgery Program type Undergraduate 6-year Single-cycle Degree (B.Sc. + M.Sc.) School A. Gemelli School of Medicine and Surgery Campus Rome, Italy Duration September 2015 - September 2021 (6 years) Total ECTS 360 Faculty/Professors Classes are taught by faculty (professors, lecturers) with a strong academic, research and professional background, most of whom have had teaching and research experience in some of the world s best universities. Notable Alumni 3 of which must be A-level and relevant to the chosen degree course. Greek qualification Apolyrion It allows entry to Italian Universities only if it scored 10 upon 20. Additionally, students must have passed the Veveossi Prosvassis, unless they graduated before 1999 and can prove that they lived in Italy from 1999 to 2001. Single-cycle Degree in Medicine and Surgery One of the most qualifying features of the Medicine and Surgery program is the complete integration of basic and clinical sciences. This will be achieved through a multidisciplinary approach and an early involvement in patient management, which includes moral and ethical issues, as well as legal responsibilities which are at the basis of the profession. In addition medical anthropology, bioethics and medical humanities will be emphasized as well as the ability to communicate with the patient and the family. It will provide a strong specific background, and theoretical and practical preparation in medical practice and methodology, as well as a high level of professional decisions and operational independence in terms of ability to face and solve the main health problems from the preventive, diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic point of view. Learning objectives The program will provide complete integration of learning objectives of European and US curricula. The curriculum is designed also to help students prepare for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2. Students will benefit from high quality teaching and learning designed to encourage active participation and support independent thinking. They will acquire the ability to identify the state of health or illness of individuals on the basis of the knowledge of bio-pathology and pathophysiology. In addition they will develop skills and general experience in the field of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics and Obstetrics, as well as Medical and Surgical specialties. Career opportunities & professional recognition The program is designed for students who wish to become qualified medical practitioners. A various range of careers are open to medical graduates. Due to the innovative curriculum, students will be able to start a career in both basic and clinical scientific research. Curriculum In order to achieve formative goals, the Medicine and Surgery program is organized to offer a total number of 360 University Formative Credits, Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU) spread over a 6-year course. 60 credits consist of activities aimed at acquiring specific professional skills. Each CFU corresponds to 12 hours of teaching. In case of professional training each credit corresponds to 17 hours. First year credits Introduction Course to Medicine Molecules and Cells Electromagnetism and Physiology of Excitable Cells Organic and Functional Systems I First Aid and Nursing Practice I Residency in Health Center Introduction to Theology and questions of fundamental Theology Optional project I Vertical domain I/Electives I Italian Language Second year credits Organic and Functional Systems II First Aid and Nursing Practice II Methodology of Research I Organic and Functional Systems III Family, Society and Health Questions of Speculative and Dogmatic Theology Informatics Optional project II Vertical domain II/Electives II Third year credits Bio-pathology and Introduction to Medical Therapy Epidemiology and Biostatistics Public Health Introduction to Clinical Medicine Methodology of Research II Questions of Moral and Practical Theology Scientific English Italian Language Optional project III Vertical domain III/Electives III Fourth year credits Clinical Center Residency I Medicine Residency I Maternal and Child Health Residency Clinical Neurosciences From Clinical to Molecular Biology I Italian Language Optional project IV Vertical domain IV/Electives IV Fifth year credits Clinical Center Residency II Public Health Residency Medicine Residency II Surgery Residency I Surgery Residency II From Clinical to Molecular Biology II Optional project V Vertical domain V/Electives V Sixth year credits Health Center Residency-Final Training From Clinical to Molecular Biology III Hospital Residencies-Final Training Community Care and General Medicine Optional Project - Final Project Final Dissertation Ignazio Marino, Transplant Surgeon and Mayor of Rome Giuseppe Fioroni, Former Italian Minister of Education Prof. Francesco Crucitti, Operated on Pope John Paul II Cècile Kyenge, Former Minister for Integration Can I learn Italian while studying? The Medicine and Surgery curriculum is designed to help students learn Italian, in order to be more confident once they will start interacting with the patients during the second triennium. The Italian language Course is scheduled starting from the first year course. Furthermore students of the Medicine and Surgery Program are also involved in Seminars and Conferences organized by the University, taught entirely in Italian. Italian Language Course: 1st year 24 hours (2 ECTS) 3rd year 36 hours (3 ECTS) 4th year 24 hours (2 ECTS) Language requirements All admitted candidates are required to provide English language proficiency. For applicants whose first language is not English they will be required to provide the following English Language Certificates: TOEFL ibt overall score of at least 80; Academic IELTS overall score of at least 6.0; or a TOEFL Computer Based of at least 213; or a TOEFL Paper Based of at least 550; or a Cambridge ESOL FCE Grade B; or Have attended a high school where English is the language of teaching. The English Language Certificate (if applicable) will be requested upon enrolment in September 2015. Admission test General requirements for admission to the test High School Diploma The candidates high school qualification has to: be conferred after min. 12 years of previous global schooling satisfy the requirements for access to university in the awarding country High School qualifications that need to satisfy additional criteria: American High School Diploma (HSD) Students holding an American HSD must additionally have earned at least 3 Advanced Placements (APs) in as many subjects related to the degree course of their choice. British qualifications The British high school qualifications allow access to Italian universities if they certify at least 6 passes in different subjects, International Baccalaureate (IB) IB diplomas allow direct enrolment in Italian universities if: a. they are issued by one of the schools listed in the document called Allegato 2 published by the Italian Ministry for Education (MIUR); and b. the students followed the study plan described in the Allegato A annexed to the Decreto Ministeriale (DM) which is written next to the name of each school in the above mentioned list. Before IB results are released, candidates can request to have their transcript of grades sent to Università Cattolica free of charge. More information can be found at this webpage > www.ibo.org/informationfor/alumni/transcripts In this case, Università Cattolica does not require legalization of diploma by the Italian Embassy in Geneva. In case requirements a) and b) are not satisfied, the IB is considered a foreign credential. If requirement a) is not satisfied, students will have to request the legalization of their diploma and the issuing of its Dichiarazione di valore to the Italian Embassy in Geneva. Academic Eligibility, Idoneità Accademica If in the candidate s 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. Qualifications obtained after 11 or 10 years of global schooling These qualifications do not allow access to Italian universities, unless: a. you attended one (in case of 11 years) or two (in case of 10 years) years at any university and took all the exams included in the relevant study plan; or b. you can give evidence that you attended a pre-school year (this usually applies to some Latin American countries). The pre-school year can be taken into consideration only if its attendance was compulsory, and its syllabus included development of reading and writing skills in the mother tongue. Statement of Validity, Dichiarazione di Valore (DV) The Dichiarazione di Valore (DV) is an official document which provides a short description of candidate s qualification, its validity in the awarding country to academic and/or professional ends, and the legal status of the awarding institution. Please note: The DV is issued by the Embassy of the country educational system that awarded the qualification. For example, if the candidate lives in Ghana but has studied in a British school, he/she should refer to the Italian Embassy in the UK. Test locations Admission to the 6-year program in Medicine and Surgery is subject to the evaluation of the written test that will take place on January 28, 2015. The minimum score required to pass the 18 19

test is 35 points out of 100. Candidates may choose to sit the test in Rome or in one of the 700 international test centers across the world that will be indicated in the Competition Call. Admission test application In order to be admitted to the test, from October 1, 2014 to January 16, 2015 applicants must comply with the procedure indicated below: Access > www.ucscinternational.it and read carefully the Application Guide following all the instructions for the online application Apply online > www.ucscinternational.it After the submission, in order to finalize their application candidates must pay a non-refundable examination registration fee of 160 (through an online credit card payment) On the day of the test, candidates must bring their payment receipt and one identification document among the following: Passport (compulsory for non-eu candidates) Identity card Driving license Admission test content The written test consists of 100 multiple choice questions divided as follows: 95 questions on psycho-attitudinal subjects (logic, visual space reasoning, text understanding, attention and precision, numerical reasoning, problem solving) 5 questions on religious culture (Please visit > www.ucscinternational.it for further information) Candidates have 100 minutes to complete the test. Evaluation follows the criteria indicated below: 1 point for each correct answer minus 0.25 point for each wrong answer no points for no answer Please visit > www.ucscinternational.it for further information about the admission test (quiz books, online simulator etc). Admission feedback The program has a maximum capacity of 52 places divided as follows: 30 places reserved to Italian and EU citizens residing anywhere and to non-eu citizens legally residing in Italy 20 places reserved to non-eu citizens residing abroad 2 places reserved to Chinese citizens participating in the Marco Polo Project Please be aware that the number of places available may change in accordance with the Decree of the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR), Law no.264, August 2 1999. Candidates will receive an admission feedback in February 2015. Two final rankings will be produced: one for EU and non-eu candidates residing in Italy one for non-eu candidates residing abroad Please be aware that this information could change. For details please visit > www.ucscinternational.it In both final rankings, in case of a tie the youngest candidate prevail. Admitted candidates will be asked to pay the first University fee installment to secure their place in the program within 2 weeks from the admission results publication. The aforementioned sum will be deducted from the A.Y. 2015/2016 tuition fees. Should the admitted candidates not pay the deposit by the deadline they shall be considered as withdrawn; vacant places shall be made available to other candidates according to merit ranking. Save the date Publication of the Competition Call: October 1, 2014 Opening of the applications: October 1, 2014 Closure of the application: January 16, 2015 Admission test date: January 28, 2015 For details and updated information please visit > www.ucscinternational.it What is a Competition Call? A Competition Call is the official document that regulates the admission test, divided into Articles, signed by the Rector of the faculty, which provides all the appropriate information about the admission test (application procedure, dates, deadlines, requirements, documentation etc.). In order to apply candidates must exclusively comply with what written in the Competition Call. Articles of the Competition Call: Number of places available and requirements for the admission Date and venues of the admission test Admission to the test Written test and contents Results of the written test Requirements for admitted candidates Enrollment procedures for admitted candidates Italian-taught undergraduate degrees Lauree Triennali Milan campus Facoltà di Economia (Economics) Economia delle imprese e dei mercati Economia e gestione aziendale Economia e gestione aziendale (Service Management) Economia e gestione dei beni culturali e dello spettacolo Economia e legislazione d impresa Facoltà di Giurisprudenza (Law) Giurisprudenza Servizi giuridici Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia (Humanities) Economia e gestione dei Lettere beni culturali e dello spettacolo Scienze dei beni culturali Linguaggi dei media Filosofia Facoltà di Psicologia (Psychology) Scienze e tecniche psicologiche Facoltà di Scienze Bancarie, Finanziarie e Assicurative (Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences) Economia dei mercati e degli intermediari finanziari Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione (Education) Scienze della formazione primaria Scienze dell educazione e della formazione Scienze motorie e dello sport Facoltà di Scienze Linguistiche e Letterature Straniere (Modern Languages and Literature) Scienze linguistiche Scienze linguistiche per le relazioni internazionali Facoltà di Scienze Politiche e Sociali (Political and Social Sciences) Comunicazione e società Scienze sociali e organizzative (COMeS) Scienze del servizio sociale Scienze linguistiche per le Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali relazioni internazionali Linguaggi dei media Piacenza-Cremona campus Facoltà di Economia e Giurisprudenza (Economics & Law) Diritto ed economia delle Economia aziendale banche e dei mercati Giurisprudenza finanziari Facoltà di Scienze agrarie, alimentari e ambientali (Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences) Scienze e tecnologie agrarie Scienze e tecnologie alimentari Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione (Education) Scienze dell educazione e della formazione Brescia campus Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia (Humanities) Lettere Scienze e tecnologie delle arti e dello spettacolo Facoltà di Psicologia (Psychology) Scienze e tecniche psicologiche Facoltà di Scienze della Formazione (Education) Scienze della formazione primaria Scienze dell educazione e della formazione Facoltà di Scienze Linguistiche e Letterature Straniere (Modern Languages and Literature) Scienze linguistiche Facoltà di Scienze Matematiche, Fisiche e Naturali (Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences) Fisica Matematica Facoltà di Scienze Politiche e Sociali (Political and Social Sciences) Scienze del servizio sociale Roma campus Facoltà di Economia (Economics) Economia e gestione delle imprese, delle aziende e dei servizi sanitari Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia (Medicine and Surgery) Biotecnologie sanitarie nell ambiente e nei luoghi Dietistica di lavoro Fisioterapia Tecniche di fisiopatologia Igiene dentale cardiocircolatoria e perfusione cardiovascolare Infermieristica Logopedia Tecniche di laboratorio Medicina e chirurgia biomedico Odontoiatria e protesi Tecniche di radiologia dentaria medica, per immagini e Ortottica ed assistenza oftalmologica Tecniche ortopediche radioterapia Ostetricia Terapia occupazionale Tecniche della prevenzione How to apply To submit applications for the programs taught in Milan, Piacenza-Cremona and Brescia please complete an online application form available at > www.ucscinternational.it (also available in Italian) To submit applications for programs taught in the Rome campus please contact > international.inquiry@unicatt.it 20 21