The programme offers access to all summer courses: check the LSE Summer School courses, paying particular attention to  course dates and entry requirements. Please note that stated entry requirements must be met.

• For further information go to: How to apply for Summer School | LSE Summer School, section "Course Levels and Prerequisites" section. You should check details and course levels (100, 200, 300).  
• You can only attend one course per session;
• You can attend one course per session for up to three sessions, so you may attend one, two or three courses depending on the number of sessions you sign up for;
• We encourage you to visit this link: Teaching and assessment | LSE Summer School for all the information about the course structure, number of hours, and final exams.

Those on program can request the recognition of ECTS credits. 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.For the Brescia campus, the faculties have identified some recommended exams:

• CdL in Gestione dei contenuti digitali per i media, le imprese e i patrimoni culturali
• Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences and Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences - Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences

Check the list of language certificates and scores accepted for the LSE Summer School ("English language requirements" section).

NOTE: Certificates obtained from May 2023 onwards will be accepted.

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 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 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.

 
For further information
PREREQUISITES FAQ

Participants can either use LSE Summer School on-campus accommodation facilities or organise their own accommodation independently.

Booking on-campus accommodation: 
When applications have closed and you have received an offer from LSE Summer School, i.e. admission to a course, you can go ahead with booking your accommodation. All the necessary guidelines will be provided to you.

ACCOMMODATION FOR LSE SUMMER SCHOOL 2025

LSE SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 - ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
 

Application fee to be paid to LSE Summer School: £ 50 (non-refundable). 

• 1 session (3 weeks, 1 course): £2,790
• 2 sessions (6 weeks, 2 courses): £4,680
• 3 sessions (9 weeks, 3 courses): £5,400

Programme fee: € 300 (non-refundable)

The cost of the programme includes:

• orientation and support from Cattolica International during enrolment on the LSE Summer School course(s)
• insurance and Student Safety Package
• support leading up to departure
• enrolment and attendance on one course per session
• access to campus facilities (libraries, laboratories etc)
• 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
• meals and accommodation
• social programmes organized by LSE
• visa costs, if applicable
• cost of study materials 
• anything not specified in the preceding list 
   

Cattolica offers 13 scholarships, each worth €1,000.

• Please note that the scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and disbursed as a reimbursement.
• 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.

Current regulations allow Italian citizens to stay for up to six months in the United Kingdom without a visa. "However, starting from April 2025, Italian citizens will need to apply for an ETA to enter the United Kingdom. All instructions will be provided once admitted to the courses at LSE.

Students of other nationalities must check their eligibility to apply for an ETA: Check if you can get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) - GOV.UK and review the entry requirements, as they may need to apply for a visa: Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK.

You will need a valid passport in order to enter the UK. If you do not have a valid passport you should apply for one as soon as possible.

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• Check if you need a visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Check if you can get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) - GOV.UK
• Visa queries about Summer School | LSE Summer School

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

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