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Locations: Milan, Italy
Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Year
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides
Restrictions: UA applicants only
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing:	Sophomore	Program Type:	study abroad
GPA Requirement:	2.75	Housing:	Self-Arranged, Student Apartment
Fields of Study:	Accounting, Apparel Design, Business, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Languages & Literature, Italian, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mass Communication, Multiculture Studies	Language of Instruction:	English, Italian

Program Description:

Semester at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Spend a semester living and learning in Milan, where historic charm meets cutting-edge style. Study at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, a prestigious private university in the heart of Milan in a 16th-Century monastery.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Take courses in English across fields like business, communication, international relations, media, and Italian language and culture
No prior Italian experience is required, and classes are taught by local faculty alongside other international students
Select one of our early start options to brush up on your Italian during a two-week intensive course before the semester begins
Join the Buddy Program to be paired with a local UCSC student who can help you navigate campus life and settle into Milan
Explore Milan's iconic museums and venture out to discover the lakeside beauty of Como

Discover Milan

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Victoria R.

"My time abroad became a transformative journey of self-discovery. I was encouraged to embrace my cultural roots while exploring new perspectives, ultimately empowering me to grow into my true self."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2026	10/15/2025 **	Rolling Admission	02/02/2026	05/30/2026
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.