Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)

9 - 13 March 2026

28 January 2026

Students enrolled in the 2-year M.-Sc. in Management per la Sostenibilità

All participating students will receive credit recognition for the Metodologie per la formazione alla sostenibilità exam (5 CFU). Grades will be converted in accordance with the Faculty’s rules. Credit recognition for this exam is a mandatory requirement for participation in the programme.

Upon completion of the experience, an additional 1 extra ECTS credit will be awarded for participation in the International Activity, provided this is the student’s first international mobility experience within the current study cycle.

The programme will be conducted in English and requires a minimum B2, which can be demostrated through:

1. International certifications
   • B2 First minimum 160
   • TOEFL Ibt, minimum 65
   • IELTS, minimum 5.5
   • Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum85
      
2. If unavailable, students may take the Cattolica International English test by booking it directly through the application

A maximum of 5 students will be selected based on academic merit and language proficiency, through a ranking system.

The formulas used to calculate scores for the ranking can be found here. 

Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

€35 (non-refundable), including insurance costs.

Selected students will receive an Erasmus grant of €79 per day for both academic activity days abroad and travel days.

The grant will be paid after completion of the programme.

France is part of the European Union and the Schengen Area; therefore, no entry visa is required for students holding Italian citizenship. Students are advised to check the validity of their travel documents (passport or national ID valid for international travel).

Non-EU students are encouraged to promptly contact programmi.internazionali@unicatt.it and verify entry requirements for Germany.

All students will be covered by the Università Cattolica “Student Safety Package” insurance policy.

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