This programme allows you to:

• Download the International Summer Programme brochure to see the academic offer.
• See the Academics - International Summer Programme - Esade Summer School academic offer.
  NOTE: website is being updated: 2025 Academic Offer will available soon. Course syllabi are available within the application. 

You must select a core track:

• TRACK A – INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
• TRACK B- ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT
• TRACK C – INNOVATION IN MANAGEMENT TRACK (available only for periods 2 and 3)

For the July edition, elective courses are also available that will be confirmed in April 2025.

You can submit a request for credits for exams taken to be recognised. The request for recognition must be submitted before departure, following the procedure established by your Faculty. Students are encouraged to carefully read the Faculty regulations and related procedures.

You must have a B2 English language level. 

International certificates accepted, if dated on or after May 2023:

• 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 any of the specified certificates, you can take the Cattolica International internal English test.

• Select a test date and book your test when you are applying online. You should select the first date that fits your calendar so that you are sure to take the test before places run out. 
• The test takes place in online mode and you book it directly during the application process. You will receive an email with the Zoom link by the day before the test date.
• The test can only be taken once. 
• If you have already taken the Cattolica International internal test for other programmes abroad and obtained a result valid for this programme, you can use that result without needing take the test again. You must have taken the test no earlier than May 2023 and if you use a previous test result you must specify the test date in your online application. 

 

If you are on a Cattolica degree programme delivered entirely in English, you can upload enrolment self-certification and use it to apply for this programme. 

• The self-certification document can be downloaded from your iCatt page: Online register - Self-certification - Iscrizione con piano di studi.
• In terms of the ranking for scholarship allocation, a B2.2 level score will automatically be assigned.

 
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You can either stay on campus at the housing provided by ESADE (Sant Cugat, Barcelona) or organise accommodation independently.

 

To book housing on campus: 
When applications have closed you can book Roberto Nobili Residence housing on campus independently. Further information on on-campus housing is available via the following link:

Campus and accommodation International Summer Program - Esade Summer School

 

Cost of housing (meals excluded):

• 2 weeks: €702
• 4 weeks: €1,458€
• 6 weeks: €2,268€

Students can use the cafeteria and the kitchen within the Residence.

Cattolica International can provide support on how to book accommodation but you will have to book and pay for accommodation yourself directly.

• 2 weeks € 1,895.50
• 4 weeks € 3,383.00
• 6 weeks € 4,465.05

Programme fee: € 300 non-refundable

 

The cost of the programme includes:

• orientation and support from Cattolica International during enrolment on the ESADE course
• insurance and Student Safety Package
• support before departure
• enrolment and course attendance
• support on return from the programme for procedure for registering examinations taken abroad
• official certificate of attendance, with exam grades
• "Welcome Back: unpack your experience!" session by C International on return from the programme

Not included in the cost of the programme

• return flights
• food and housing
• visa costs, if applicable
• cost of study materials 
• anything not specified in the preceding list 

Cattolica offers 8 scholarships, each worth €1,000.

• Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and are provided as reimbursements.
• To apply, simply enroll in the program; no specific application is required.
• During the scholarship allocation process, priority will be given to students, followed by recent graduates.

As per ESADE's guidelines, it is preferable to have a valid passport when completing the application or an ID card valid for travel outside Italy. You must check that your travel document is valid (passport or ID card valid for travel abroad). 

Spain is within the EU and is inside the Shengen area so there is no requirement for a visa. If you have non-EU nationality you will need to check requirements for entry into Spain.

 

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• Consulado General de España en Milán

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

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