Founded in 1921, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) is the largest non-state university in Europe, offering a strong interdisciplinary approach with programs in both Italian and English. The university has campuses in Milan, Rome, Brescia, and Piacenza-Cremona. It is ranked among the top 150 universities in the 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings. 

Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Courses Available: 

-> International curriculum courses: Completely taught in English, primarily for international students. (Fall, Winter or Full-Year)

-> Academic curriculum courses: Taught in both English and Italian, with a mix of Italian and international students. (Winter or Full-Year)

-> Italian language courses Available at an additional cost for exchange students. 

Internships Available: 

-> Part-time internships: Can be combined with 2/3 academic courses during the semester. 

-> Full-time internships: Available after the semester ends. 

*Knowledge of Italian is required for internships. Students without proficiency in Italian must enroll in Italian language courses. 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed, but the host institution assists in securing housing. More information can be found here. 

Note: Fall term exchange is open to students wishing to pursue International Curriculum Courses.  Fall term exchange is not available for Academic Curriculum Courses.