Modules are available for 2 weeks, except for Entrepreneurship, which has a duration of 4 weeks. A two-week module corresponds to 3 ECTS credits. It is possible to attend more than one module.

Course syllabi are available within the application.

Check the agenda

Useful information about the Summer School structure
 

Certificazione

A B2 level of language proficiency is required.
The following international certifications, obtained from May 2024 onwards, are accepted:

• B2 First minimum 160
• TOEFL Ibt, minimum 65
• IELTS, minimum 5.5
• Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum 100

Cattolica International Internal Test

If you do not hold one of the accepted certifications, you may take the English language test organised by Cattolica International.

• During the online application process, you may select the date on which to sit the test. It is strongly recommended that you choose the earliest available date to avoid the risk of no places being available.
• The test takes place in online mode, and you can 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 study abroad programmes (from May 2024 onwards) and achieved a sufficient result, you may choose not to take it again and keep the previous result valid. In this case, you must indicate in the online application the date on which the test was taken.

Cattolica Degree Programme Taught Entirely in English

If you are enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English, you may apply to this programme by uploading a self-certification of enrolemnte in the degree programme .

• The self-certification document can be downloaded from your iCatt page: Online register - Self-certification - Iscrizione con piano di studi. Note: The document must be completed and signed.
• For the purposes of the ranking used for the allocation of scholarships, a B2.2 level score will be automatically assigned.. 

Further information

Prerequisiti FAQ

IE does not offer on-campus accommodation, but provides a selection of affiliated housing options. Students may choose their accommodation independently. For more information: Beyond Campus.

Once applications are closed and admission to the courses has been confirmed, each student will be able to book accommodation independently.

Costs vary depending on the type of accommodation selected.

• 2 weeks € 3150
• 4 weeks€ 5.900
• Programme fee: € 300 non-refundable

The cost of the programme includes:

• orientation and support during the enrolment process at IE Madrid
• insurance and Student Safety Package
• support before departure 
• enrolment and participation to the courses
• certification of attendance, with the grades of the exams
• support on return from the programme by Cattolica International, regarding the procedure for registering examinations taken abroad
  "Welcome Back: unpack your experience!" session by Cattolica International on return from the programme

Not included in the cost of the programme:

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

Università Cattolica offers 8 scholarships pf € 1.000 each.

Please note that:

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit* and are provided in the form of a reimbursement.
• To be considered, it is sufficient to enrol in the programme; no separate application is required.
• During the allocation process, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.
   

* 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 the upper secondary school leaving certificate;
• 90/110 for the bachelor’s degree.

No alternative or additional methods of recognition of the grades obtained will be accepted.

You must hold a valid identity document (passport). We encourage you to check its validity and, if you do not already have one, to apply as soon as possible.

Spain is part of the European Union and a signatory to 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.

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• Consulado General de España en Milán (exteriores.gob.es)
• Travel documents for non-EU nationals - Your Europe
• Visas & Housing | IE University
   

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

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