Explore the courses offered as part of the International Summer Programme. Course syllabi are available within the application.

Please note: The course offerings for 2027 will be confirmed shortly, but no significant changes are expected.

Download the International Summer Programme brochure

You must select a core track.

In the July edition, elective courses are also available. These will be confirmed one month before the Summer School begins.

Credit recognition

You can apply for credit recognition. You must submit your application before departure, in accordance with the procedures established by your Faculty. Please read your Faculty's regulations and relevant procedures carefully.

A B2 level of language proficiency is required.

Language certificates

Only the following certificates obtained from May 2025 onwards are accepted:

• B2 First: minimum score of 160
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 65
• IELTS: minimum score of 5.5
• Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 100

Cattolica International English language test

If you do not hold one of the certificates listed above, you can take the Cattolica International English language test.

Please note:

• When completing your online application, you can select your preferred test date. We recommend choosing the earliest available date to avoid the risk of places filling up.
• The test will be held online and can be booked directly during the application process. You will receive the Zoom link by email no later than the day before the test.
• You can take the test only once.
• If you have already passed the Cattolica International English language test for another study abroad programme since May 2025, you can choose to use your previous result without retaking the test. You must indicate the date of your previous test in your online application.

Degree programme taught in English

Students enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English can access the programme by submitting a self-declaration of enrolment.

• The document can be downloaded from the iCatt portal under Online Student Services – Self-declarations – Enrolment with study plan. The document must be completed and signed.

• For the purposes of the scholarship ranking, these students will automatically be assigned a B2.2 score.

Further information

Prerequisites FAQ

You can choose to stay on campus in accommodation provided by ESADE (Sant Cugat, Barcelona) or arrange your own accommodation.

Booking on-campus accommodation

Once enrolments have closed, each student will be able to book on-campus accommodation independently at the Roberto Nobili Residence.

Students have access to a cafeteria and shared kitchen facilities at the residence.

For further information about accommodation and the campus, please visit:

Campus and Accommodation

Accommodation costs (meals not included):

• 2 weeks: € 780*
• 4 weeks: € 1,620*
• 6 weeks: € 2,520*

* These fees refer to the 2026 edition of the programme. ESADE will announce updated accommodation fees shortly.

Cattolica International will provide guidance on the booking process, but you must arrange and pay for your accommodation directly.

• 2 weeks: € 1,955*
• 4 weeks: € 3,485*
• 6 weeks: € 4,598.50*
• Programme fee: € 300 (non-refundable)

* The costs refer to the 2026 edition. They will be updated by ESADE shortly.

The programme fee includes:

• Guidance and support with course enrolment at ESADE
• Insurance and Student Safety Package
• Pre-departure assistance
• Enrolment in and attendance at the courses
• Post-return assistance with the procedures for recording exams taken abroad
• Official certificate of attendance, including exam grades
• Post-return workshop, “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!”, organised by Cattolica International

The programme fee does not include:

• Return flights
• Meals and accommodation
• Student visa application fees, where applicable
• Course materials
• Any items not expressly listed as included

Cattolica offers 15 scholarships worth € 1,800 each. 

Please note:

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit* and paid in the form of a reimbursement.
• Students are automatically considered for a scholarship when they enrol in the programme. No separate application is required.
• When awarding scholarships, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.

* For students holding qualifications obtained outside Italy, if no grade conversion has already been recorded in their academic record at Università Cattolica, a default score of 80/100 will be assigned for their secondary school leaving qualification and 90/110 for their Bachelor's degree. No other methods of recognising or converting grades will be accepted.

Fondazione Piacenza e Vigevano Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the Piacenza may be eligible for an additional scholarship offered by Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano.

Scholarship funds will be distributed equally among all eligible students selected on the basis of merit who complete their enrolment in the programme by 5 April 2027, subject to the availability of funds.

Read the Call for Applications

As indicated by ESADE, possession of a valid passport is required in order to complete the application. Students are therefore advised to check the validity of their passport and, if they do not yet hold one, to apply as soon as possible.

Spain is a member of the European Union and part of the Schengen Agreement; therefore, an entry visa is not required for students holding Italian citizenship.

Students of non-EU nationality are advised to check the entry requirements for Spain in advance.

Useful links:

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• Consulate General of Spain in Milan (exteriores.gob.es)

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

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