• Access to the academic offer of the International Summer Program. Download the brochure: International Summer Program – Esade Summer School
• Consult the academic offer: Academics International Summer Program – Esade Summer School

IMPORTANT: the website is currently being updated. The 2026 academic offer will be available shortly. The course syllabi are available within the application.

• It is mandatory to select one core track.
• Programme curriculum options are available here: FILE TO BE DOWNLOADED

FAST TRACK

15 June – 26 June (choose A or B)

A. NEW INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

Choose this track if you aspire to succeed in international financial markets, consulting or multinational companies.

1. International Finance Strategies

2. Creating Successful International Ventures

B. NEW GLOBAL TRENDS IN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Choose this track if you are passionate about making a difference and using your skills to develop new solutions.

1. Global Entrepreneurship

2. Social Entrepreneurship

• MASTER TRACK
  • Fortnight 1: 29 June – 10 July
  • Fortnight 2: 13 July – 24 July

(choose A, B, C or D)

A. NEW INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN GLOBAL MANAGEMENT:

Choose this track if you aspire to succeed in international financial markets, consulting or multinational companies.

1. International Finance Strategies

2. Creating Successful International Ventures

B. NEW INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP:

Choose this track if you are passionate about making a difference and using your skills to develop new solutions.

1. Global Entrepreneurship

2. Social Entrepreneurship

C. DIGITAL INNOVATION IN THE AI ERA*:

1. Digital Disruption and Big Data

2. Innovation, Design and Prototyping

* This course will be available only to students who select Fortnight 1 and/or Fortnight 2 of the Master Track.

D. GLOBAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM*:

1. Geopolitics and International Relations

2. International Economics

* This course will be available only to students who select Fortnight 1 and/or Fortnight 2 of the Master Track.

In the July edition, additional elective courses will also be available. These will be confirmed one month before the start of the Summer School.

ELECTIVE COURSES (TO BE CONFIRMED)

Fortnight 1 — 29 June to 10 July

• Fashion Management
• Rhetoric for Persuasion and Public Speaking
• Digital Marketing and E-commerce
• Global Governance

Fortnight 2 — 13 July to 24 July

• Digital Disruption
• Agile Management
• Negotiation, Communication and Conflict Management

It is possible to request recognition of CFU credits. The request must be submitted before departure, following the procedure established by the student’s Faculty. Students are invited to carefully read the Faculty regulations and related procedures:
Exam approval | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

A B2 level of English proficiency is required.

The following international certifications obtained from May 2024 onwards are accepted:

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

• If you do not hold one of the above certifications, you may take the Cattolica International English language test.
  • During the online application process, you may select the date on which to sit the test. It is recommended to choose the earliest available date in order to avoid the risk of no remaining places.
  • The test will be held online and can be booked directly during the application phase. The Zoom link will be sent by email by the day before the test session.
  • The test may be taken only once.
  • If you have already taken the internal Cattolica International test for other study-abroad programmes (from May 2024 onwards) and obtained a sufficient result, you may choose not to take it again and keep the previous result valid. In this case, you must indicate within the online application the date on which the test was taken.
• Students enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme fully taught in English may access the programme by attaching a self-certification of enrolment in their degree programme.
  • The document can be downloaded from the iCatt page: Online Student Services – Declarations replacing certificates – Enrolment with study plan.
  • For the purposes of the ranking used for scholarship allocation, a B2.2 level score will be automatically assigned.

For more information

• Prerequisiti | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (unicatt.it)
• FAQ | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (unicatt.it)
   

Students may choose to stay on campus, making use of the facilities provided by ESADE (Sant Cugat, Barcelona), or alternatively arrange accommodation independently.

To book on-campus accommodation:

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

Further information about accommodation and the available campus facilities can be found at the following link:
Campus and Accommodation – International Summer Program – Esade Summer School

Accommodation costs (meals not included):

2 weeks: € 780

4 weeks: € 1,620

6 weeks: € 2,520

Students will have access to the cafeteria, and use of the shared kitchen within the residence is also provided.

Cattolica International will provide support regarding the booking procedures; however, the accommodation booking and payment must be completed directly by the students.

• 2 weeks: € 1,955
• 4 weeks: € 3,485
• 6 weeks: € 4,598.50

Programme fee: € 300 (non-refundable)

The programme cost includes:

• Guidance and support during the course enrolment process at ESADE
• Insurance coverage and Student Safety Package
• Pre-departure assistance
• Course registration and attendance
• Post-return assistance regarding the procedures for recognition of exams taken abroad
• Official certificate of attendance, including exam results
• Post-return workshop “Welcome Back: Unpack Your Experience” organised by Cattolica International

The following are not included in the programme cost:

• Return airfare
• Meals and accommodation (see the Accommodation section)
• Any costs related to the issuance of a student visa, where required
• Expenses related to academic materials
• Any items not expressly specified

Scholarships

Cattolica provides 13 scholarships, each with a value of EUR 800.

• Please note that scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and are paid in the form of reimbursement.
• To apply, students are only required to enrol in the programme; no separate application is necessary.
• During the scholarship allocation process, priority will be given to enrolled students, followed by recent graduates.
• For students holding qualifications obtained outside Italy, where no grade conversion is recorded in the academic career at Università Cattolica, an official score will be assigned as follows:
  • 80/100 for the upper secondary school leaving qualification
  • 90/110 for the Bachelor’s degree qualification. No additional or alternative methods for the recognition of obtained grades will be accepted.

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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