History
Founded in Milan in 1921 by Father Agostino Gemelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is Europe's most important Catholic university.
Education
At Cattolica your choices are endless: they 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.
Research
Cattolica’s 10 Research subject areas:
- Mathematical and IT Sciences
- Physics
- Biology
- Medicine
- History, Philosophy, Education and Psychology
- Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
- Philology, Literature and Historical Sciences
- Law
- Economics and Statistics
- Political and Social Sciences
Career
Students can enhance their university studies by taking part in an international experience by studying abroad through Cattolica’s semester & summer programs, language courses or work experience abroad.
Student services
The International Student Center is a student's home away from home and it houses the sup - port staff: advisors, mentors and friends. The staff have a unique understanding of the challenges experienced by international students, based on firsthand international experience.
Housing services
Cattolica's student housing options are as numerous as they are varied.
- The MIL Service - 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 kitchenware.
- EDUCatt (Assistance and Financial aid Organization for the students of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) offers housing solutions both on and off campus.
Library services
A unique underground and prestigious library containing over 2 million volumes.
ICT services
Facilities include:
- Wireless internet connection
- Utilities (water and electricity)
- Biweekly cleaning service
- TV & DVD player
- Kitchenware
Medical services
The Cattolica health center provides students with medical care, nursing care and psychological counseling. General, specialist (gynecology, ophthalmology, diet) and preventative medical examinations are available to students.
Campus life
- Our Milan campus is located on hallowed turf. Developed around the original site of a monastery in the very heart of the city. Home to over 27,000 students, our Doric and Ionic cloisters provide a haven of peace and grace within a city which offers an abundance of food, history, heritage and choice. Milan is Italy’s commercial heart.
- Piacenza is located in the culinary heartland of Italy, a medieval town which is surrounded by the enchanting Italian countryside. Piacenza is quintessential Italy. Charming. Beautiful. Historic.
- Our Brescia campus is a hidden jewel. Once experienced, never forgotten. Whilst a small campus, the location is unforgettable.
Sports facilities
Centro Universitario Sportivo (CUS) is an association that promotes sport and physical education for university students in Milan. The CUS information point is located at the Milan campus, Largo A. Gemelli, 1.
GetFIT is a trendy gymnasium located just 5 minutes walking distance from Cattolica Milan campus, boasting added value with a sauna, swimming pool and squash courts.
Feature: Special gym subscriptions are available to Cattolica international students thanks to the collaboration between Università Cattolica and GetFIT gym.
Student clubs
Erasmus Student Network (ESN), is an invaluable support network for international students. They organize numerous social and cultural events, tours and recreational activities.
