University Overview

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The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore was founded in Milan on December 7, 1921 by Father Agostino Gemelli. The university’s first courses in Philosophy and Social Sciences were held in the historic building located in via S. Agnese. These first courses, like all the courses that have followed, were inspired by Gemelli’s desire to promote cultural growth while fostering human and spiritual development. Since its founding, the university has become a central point of reference for the Milanese intellectual community. In 1968 approximately 30,000 students were registered at the university. This figure helps to illustrate how the Università Cattolica had developed into an important academic community, divided into 8 faculties: Economics, Law, Languages and Literature, Educational Science, Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences, Political Science and Psychology.

Program Overview

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The International Office provides a two-day orientation at the beginning of each semester. Academic counseling is available in each academic department. The Orientation Office works to ensure that students have the necessary information to make the best decisions regarding the alternatives available to them, taking into account their particular abilities and ambitions.

The IT Service runs many multimedia laboratories on various sites that are equipped for teaching, research and practical work. Students are welcome to use the classrooms at the times displayed.

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Accommodation

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The International Relations Office offers to the exchange students hosted by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milan Campus a HOUSING Service. Students may live in dormitories or find other accommodation. Its staff will provide those students with on-site support in finding a permanent accommodation in Milan. This service will be offered after students’ arrival in Milan starting from September throughout the academic year. The average cost of accomadation is €2,700 to €3,900 per semester.

 

Grades & Credits

A full course load at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is 30 ECTS credits per semester (5, 6 ECTS credit classes) and 60 ECTS credits (10, 6 ECTS credit classes) for the academic year. If you take a full course load at UCSC, you will receive a full course load at Washington College (16 credits/semester; 32 credits/academic year).

The early start language program is typically awarded 2.5 credits and can be taken in addition to the semester coursework. The early start language program does not replace a semester course.

If you take less than the full course load you will NOT receive a full course load at Washington College. If you are taking all classwork in English, take 4 classes for a total of 16 credits.