Silicon Valley Immersion Programme – University of San Francisco, USA

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NB The programme can be found in the ‘Faculty-led programmes’ section after accessing the international mobility portal

The Silicon Valley Immersion Programme is a 7-day intensive programme created in partnership with the University of San Francisco.

The goal of the programme is to explore and deepen the understanding of Silicon Valley’s innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Students will have the opportunity to attend lectures, coaching sessions, and workshops led by experienced professors and successful entrepreneurs. They will also take part in networking events and visit prominent companies in the Silicon Valley area.

 

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Programme dates:
7 - 13 February 2027


Application deadline:
October 1st, 2026


Target students:
Students from the Faculty of Economics and Law enrolled, in academic year 2026/27 on the following degree programmes:

  • Global Business Management (1st and 2nd year)
  • Innovazione e Imprenditorialità Digitale / Management e Innovazione Digitale (1st and 2nd year)
  • Food Marketing e Strategie Commerciali (1st and 2nd year)
  • Gestione d’Azienda (1st and 2nd year)
  • Banking and Consulting (1st year)
  • Law and 5+1 option (3rd, 4th and 5th year)

For all participants enrolled in a Master's degree programme, recognition of an elective course worth 5 CFU is provided. For all participants enrolled in the Single-Cycle Master's degree programme in Law (including the 5+1 track), recognition of 5 supernumerary CFU is provided.

Additionally, to complete the experience, 1 supernumerary credit will be awarded for participation in the international activity, provided it is the student's first international mobility period within their current study cycle.

The programme will be held entirely in English; therefore, an English proficiency level of B2 or higher is required.
It is not necessary to hold a language certification or to take an English test.

Students will stay in shared rooms at an accommodation facility located near the campus. Further details will be communicated after the call for applications closes.

  • € 35 application fee (non refundable)
  • € 3.650 


The cost of the programme covers: 

  • orientation and support during the application process
  • insurance coverage, emergency contact number, and "Student Safety Package"
  • pre-departure support
  • tutoring during the stay abroad provided by Cattolica staff
  • registration and attendance for courses and workshops
  • accommodation
  • local transport for company visits
  • meals: lunch is included from Monday to Friday
  • official certificate of attendance
  • post-return assistance regarding credit recognition procedures
  • post-return self-assessment session, "Welcome Back: unpack your experience!" organised by Cattolica International

 

The following is not included in the programme cost:

  • roundtrip flight
  • dinners and other meals not included in the fee
  • ESTA application fees (40$) or other visa related costs, if applicable
  • anything not specified above

Cattolica offers 15 scholarships worth €1,200 each.

We inform that:

  • 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. 

 

* For students holding qualifications awarded outside Italy, if an official grade conversion has not already been recorded in their academic career at Università Cattolica, the following scores will be automatically assigned:

  • 80/100 for High School Diploma
  • 90/110 for the Bachelor’s Degree.

No alternative or additional methods for conversion will be accepted.

Participants must hold a valid Passport.

Italian students will have to apply for an ESTA.

Students of other nationalities will have to check whether they can apply for ESTA. Alternatively, they can get in contact with  programmi.internazionali-pc@unicatt.it.

Università Cattolica students are provided with “Student Safety Package” insurance cover.

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Cattolica International - MILAN
Tel: 02 7234 5252
@: info.outbound@unicatt.it

Cattolica International - PIACENZA
Tel: 0523 599 107
@: programmi.internazionali-pc@unicatt.it

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