Exchange: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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. 

-> Academic curriculum courses: Taught in both English and Italian, with a mix of Italian and international students. 

-> 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. 

Location

Country(ies): Italy
City: Milan
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Sep-Dec), Winter (Feb-May), Year-long (Sep-May)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Fall/Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English, Italian
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Professional/Internship, Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: No fee
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.75 Language Requirement: depending on course selection, Italian B2 may be required