This programme allows you to:

• access the UCLA A6 and C6 Sessions – other sessions cannot be selected
• select two courses for each session for a minimum of 8 units 
• apply for earned credits to be recognised 

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Notes:

• Check the dates and times of the courses to be sure that they don’t overlap
• Use the filter in the Term section, selecting 2024 Summer Sessions
• You cannot select online courses. 
• You must satisfy any course entry requirements that are specified.  
   

For the Brescia campus, the faculties have identified some recommended exams:

• CdL in Gestione dei contenuti digitali per i media, le imprese e i patrimoni culturali
• Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences and Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences - Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences

Certification

Check the list of language certificates and scores accepted by UCLA - English proficiency section.

Cattolica International Language Test

If you do not hold any of the specified certificates, you can take the Cattolica International internal English test.

Notes

• Select a test date and book your test when you are applying online. You should select the first date that fits your calendar so that you are sure to take the test before places run out. 
• The test takes place in online mode. You will receive an email with the Zoom link by the day before the test date.
• The test can only be taken once. 
• If you have already taken the Cattolica International internal test for other programmes abroad and obtained a result valid for this programme, you can use that result without needing take the test again. You must have taken the test no earlier than May 2022 and if you use a previous test result you must specify the test date in your online application. 

 
Enrolment on a degree programme delivered in English

If you are on a Cattolica degree programme delivered entirely in English, you can upload enrolment self-certification and use it to apply for this programme. 

The self-certification document can be downloaded from your iCatt page: Online Student Office section – Self-certification as substitute for official certification – Enrolment with study plan.

 
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You can use the on-campus accommodation facilities provided by UCLA or organised accommodation independently.

Booking on-campus accommodation: 
When applications close and you have received confirmation that you have been admitted to the UCLA courses, you should book your accommodation, selecting from the available options.  

Cattolica International will provide instructions on how to book accommodation. However, you need to book and pay for your accommodation on the UCLA booking system. 

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As an example, 2023 Summer Session accommodation costs are published here, but there may be changes for 2024 costs. 

NB: UCLA will soon confirm 2024 Summer Sessions costs. There may be changes to the costs listed below.   

One session, 6 weeks:

• 8 units: $ 4,010
• 9 units: $ 4,395
• 10 units: $ 4,780

Two sessions, 12 weeks:

• 16 units: $7,090
• 17 units: $7,475 
• 18 units: $7,860 
• 19 units: $8,245
• 20 units: $8,630

Programme fee: € 300

 
The cost of the programme includes:

• orientation and support from Cattolica International during enrolment on the UCLA courses
• insurance and Student Safety Package
• US health insurance organised by UCLA
• support leading up to departure
• enrolment and attendance on two courses per session
• official certificate of attendance, with exam grades
• support on return from the programme for procedure for registering examinations taken abroad
• "Welcome Back: unpack your experience!" session by Cattolica International on return from the programme

Not included in the cost of the programme

• return flights
• meals and accommodation
• study visa costs, if applicable
• cost of study materials 
• anything not specified in the preceding list 

Cattolica is offering 17 scholarships to the value of € 1,500 each.

Notes on scholarships:

• The scholarships are assigned on the basis of academic merit and are paid as reimbursement of expenses related to the programme.
• You do not need to make a separate application for a scholarship: your application is automatically submitted when you apply for the programme. 
• Current students will be prioritised over recent graduates in determining the assignment of scholarships.
   

Students selected for the programme will have to apply for a student visa. 

You can only proceed with the visa application when you have been admitted to the courses. Further information will be provided when applications close.

You will need a valid passport in order to enter the US. If you do not have a valid passport you should apply for one as soon as possible.

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
• USA Embassy and Consulate in Italy

All Università Cattolica students will be covered by an insurance policy. 

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