Customised Internships

Blended Internship

Applications are open until 2 November 2026

The Blended Internship gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain international professional experience by combining an in-person internship abroad with a subsequent remote period at the same company.

Offered in partnership with The Intern Group, the programme includes four weeks of in-person work experience abroad, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new cultural and professional environment, followed by a remote internship period that can be completed from anywhere.

The blended format allows you to develop professional skills in an international environment, enhance your profile and gain experience abroad with greater flexibility, while reducing the need for an extended stay away from your home country.

 
International experience

Gain professional experience in an international and multicultural environment.

 

Flexibility

Continue your internship remotely after returning to Italy, making it easier to combine the experience with your university studies and other commitments.

 

Professional continuity

Continue working with the same company during the remote period, building on the work and professional relationships you established abroad.

 

Greater accessibility

With four weeks spent abroad, you can keep the costs associated with an international stay more manageable while still benefiting from an international experience.

 

Professional and transferable skills

Develop independence, adaptability, intercultural communication, teamwork and professional skills.

The programme is open to all students and recent graduates within 12 months of graduation who are keen to develop their professional skills and enhance their CV.

There is no minimum grade average or previous work experience requirement to take part in the programme. However, you must demonstrate a good command of English, with a minimum level of B2. A language certificate is not required.

  • Dublin
  • Tokyo 
  • Medellin

  • Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • PR & Marketing
  • NGOs & Non-Profit

 
Spring

Application deadline: 2 November 2026
In-person period: 6 March - 3 April 2027
Remote period: 2-8 weeks, depending on your preference

 

Fall

The programme will also be offered in Fall 2027. Further information will be available in the coming months.

The programme cost ranges from 3.790 USD to 5.500 USD,depending on the destination selected, and is payable to the provider in instalments.

The programme cost includes:
  • Personalised internship placement search
  • Preparation for interviews with companies
  • Accommodation for the four-week internship abroad
  • Visa application support, if required
  • Pre-departure orientation
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Welcome event
  • Cultural events and activities
  • 24/7 on-site support
  • Access to a dedicated platform (Career Advancement Training / CV improvement tool)
 
The programme cost does not include:
  • Flight
  • Meals
  • Visa, if required

 

In addition, a non-refundable €200 programme fee is payable to Cattolica International. This includes insurance cover and the Student Safety Package.

For the Spring 2027 session, 5 scholarships worth € 750 each are available.

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit and paid as a reimbursement. Scholarships will be awarded according to the criteria set out in the “Formule Calcolo Punteggio” document.

To be considered for a scholarship, you only need to apply for the programme; no separate scholarship application is required.

Priority for scholarships will be given first to students, followed by recent graduates and Master's students.

 
Please note: 

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

The available funds will be shared equally among eligible students who apply to the programme by 5 April 2027, with scholarships awarded on the basis of academic merit. Read all details.

The programme includes the Student Safety Package, which provides:

  • insurance cover for the entire duration of the programme abroad;
  • access to the Safety App, designed to provide support in the event of an emergency.

 
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Complete your online application by selecting your preferred destination and programme duration and uploading the required documents:

  • CV in English 
  • Cover Letter in English: remember to indicate the professional fields you are interested in
  • Passport: optional
  • Language certificate: optional

To complete your application, you will be required to pay a non-refundable €35 application fee by the application deadline.

 

Apply to the programme
 

If this is your first international experience during your current degree programme, you will automatically receive 1 additional ECTS credit for international activities upon your return.

The Customised Internship Programme abroad may also be recognised as a curricular internship.

To check whether your internship is eligible for credit recognition and find out about the requirements you need to meet, please contact the Internship Tutor for your Faculty. The names, contact details and office hours of the Internship Tutors are available online. Simply visit your degree programme page and select the Internships’ section.

Once the provider has confirmed the name of the host company and your responsibilities, you can share this information with your Internship Tutor. After receiving their approval, you can proceed with the internship activation process through the Stage and Placement (STeP) portal, following the relevant activation guide. 
 

  1. Applications close
  2. Scholarship award notification– approximately one week after the application deadline
  3. Post-application meeting – organised by Cattolica International to guide you through the next steps
  4. First introductory meeting – with the provider for your chosen destination (you will be contacted by email to arrange the meeting)
  5. Participation confirmed
  6. Initial payments – Cattolica International programme fee + payments to the provider
  7. Internship placement search begins
  8. Interviews with companies
  9. Internship placement confirmed
  10. Internship activation through the STeP Portal – for curricular internships
  11. Pre-departure orientation
  12. Departure

Contacts

Cattolica International - MILAN

Phone: 02 7234 5252
@: info.outbound@unicatt.it

 
Cattolica International - BRESCIA

Phone: 030 2406 250
@: ucsc.international-bs@unicatt.it

 
Cattolica International - PIACENZA

Phone: 0523 599 107
@: programmi.internazionali-pc@unicatt.it

 
Cattolica International - ROME

Phone: +39 06 3015 5819
@: ucsc.international-rm@unicatt.it
 

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