Footsteps
around
Cattolica
2015/2016
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Milan
> Ranked the best Italian city to study in,
according to the QS Best Student Cities
2013/14 ranking
> Modern and progressive
> Commercial heartland of Italy
> Headquarter to many of Italy’s multinational
corporations and world famous brands
> Host of Expo 2015: “Feeding the Planet,
Energy for Life”
> Lombardy region generates 20%
of Italy’s GDP
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Università Cattolica
> Founded in 1921
> In the heart of the city where Roman
ruins can still be found
> Originally a monastery connected to
Basilica di Sant’ Ambrogio
> Campus designed by Renaissance
architect Bramante
> Archaeological site on campus:
ancient vases, tombs, monographic
library about Milan, 17th Century Hall
of the Zodiac and a unique
18th Century cold storage room
(as pictured)
UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore
Why Cattolica?
> A renowned international private
institution
> Strong academic profile reflected by:
ranking, reputation and global network
> Sense of welcome and strong
recognition of the individual
> Tailored services for international
students
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Facts & Figures
> 4 Campuses
> 12 Schools
> Undergraduate and graduate
courses in English
> 41,000 students
> 2,900 faculty members
> 600 + international connections
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Our National
Campus
Network
Milano
Brescia
Piacenza
Roma
Cremona
UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore
4 campuses and 12 Schools
Milan
> Economics
> Banking, Finance & Insurance Sciences
> Humanities
> Psychology
> Education
> Political & Social Sciences
> Language Science & Foreign Lit.
> Law
Brescia
> Humanities
> Language Science & Foreign Lit.
> Psychology
> Education
> Mathematics, Physics & Nat. Sc.
Piacenza-Cremona
> Economics and Law
> Agriculture
> Education
Rome Campus
> Medicine & Surgery
> Economics
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The Italian Higher Education System
NB: Undergraduate
> Min. 12 years of previous
schooling required
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Preparing the
future generation
of international
doctors
Medicine
and
Surgery
2015/2016
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Rome
> The Province of Rome has 4,000,000
inhabitants: largest municipal area in
Italy
> Capital of the country, and home to
the Vatican City State
> The Eternal City: founded in 753 B.C.
> Strategically located to explore rest
of Italy and flying over the globe
> Campus 10 mins away from
the Vatican (public transport)
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Università Cattolica’s
Medical School
> Started teaching medicine in the 1960s
> Home to 6,500 students
> The School is affiliated with the Policlinico
Gemelli University Hospital, which opened in
1964
> 2nd largest hospital in Italy. 1,650 + beds in
total
> Ranked 1st in Italy for the number of
national non-profit clinical trials
> Ranked 3rd for non-profit drug
experimentations performed
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Why study Medicine at Cattolica?
> International student focus; dedicated
application procedures and admission test
preparation, services, scholarships
> A health precinct - the School of Medicine is
aligned alongside the Agostino Gemelli
University Hospital
> Innovative method - multidisciplinary
approach and an early involvement in patient
management
> Italy has been ranked as the third best
country globally (and certainly the first in
Europe) for its healthcare efficiency
(Bloomberg ranking Most Efficient
Health Care 2014: Countries)
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UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore
An internationally
recognised degree
> Course duration: 6-years / ECTS: 360
> 60 credits consist of activities aimed at
acquiring specific professional skills
> Preparation offered for the USMLE
(United States Medical Licensing
Examination) held in Rome
> Italian language course included
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USA:
Cornell
University
USA:
Pittsburgh
University
International
partners
Spain:
Universidad
Catolica de
Valencia
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USA:
University of
Florida,
College of
Medicine
Entry Requirements
Program-specific entry requirements
> Completion of a high school diploma,
conferred after a minimum of 12 years of
previous schooling
> No previous study of science subjects required
> British qualifications
> The British high school qualifications
allow access to Italian universities if they
certify at least 6 “passed” in different
subjects, 3 of which must be A-level
and relevant to the chosen
degree course.
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Program dates summary
> Admission test application
deadline: January 16 2016
> Admission test date:
January 2016
> Admission feedback:
February 2016
> Beginning of classes:
September 2016
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Costs and scholarships
> Tuition fee: Tuition ranges from € 7,000
to € 16,000 per annum (varies according
to the financial background of the student
or student's family if dependent).
> Scholarships: E.U. residents may apply for
regular financial aid and additional
scholarships provided by EDUcatt. For
details please refer to:
http://educatt.unicatt.it
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English-taught
Undergraduate Degree
Milan Campus – 3 years
> B.Sc. Economics and
Management
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Italian-taught Programs
> 12 Schools
> Over 40 undergraduate programs
> Over 40 graduate degrees
> 100+ Specializing Masters
For more information, visit
www.ucscinternational.it
UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore
A gateway to the world
> Over 600 international connections
> 1500+ students studying abroad
each year
> Language programs (Spanish, French,
German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese)
> Specialized short term programs
abroad Stanford University, UCLA,
Boston University, etc.)
> Scholarships programs for M.Sc. students
UWA, University of Queensland,
University of Chicago etc.)
> Internships in US, Canada, Australia,
Argentina and Europe
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Student Services
> International Student Center
> International Students’
Associations
> Language Support
> Library
> Sport Facilities
> Healthcare Center
> Accommodation solutions:
MIL Service
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Email
> [email protected]
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