The programme grants access to the Summer Session D academic offering. Students are invited to consult the UC Berkeley course catalogue .

 Please note: the list of courses is subject to updates. The final course list will be available in December.

Guide to course selection:

• It is possible to enrol in two courses for a total of 5, 6, 7 or 8 units. Enrolment in fewer than 5 units is not permitted. 
   
• When selecting courses, please take into account:
  • course dates and timetables (they must not overlap, as attendance is compulsory)
  • ensuring that the “mode of instruction” is “in person”
  • checking whether courses have prerequisites. Please note that it is mandatory to meet any stated prerequisites. 

It is possible to apply for recognition of ECTS credits. The request for credit recognition must be submitted before departure, in accordance with the procedures established by your Faculty. Students are advised to read carefully the Faculty regulations and the relevant procedures.

• Students are invited to consult the list of certifications accepted by UC Berkeley and the corresponding required scores . 
  PLEASE NOTE: only certifications obtained from May 2024 onwards will be accepted.
   
• If you do not hold one of the indicated certifications, you may sit the Cattolica International English language test. 
  • During the online application process, you may select the date on which to take the test. It is recommended to take the test on the first available date to avoid the risk of no places being available.
  • The test will be held online and can be booked directly during the application process. 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. You must indicate within the online application the date on which the test was taken.

• Students enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English may access the programme by attaching a self-certification of enrolment in the degree programme.
  • The document can be downloaded from the iCatt page: Online Secretariat section – Substitute declarations of certification – Enrolment with study plan. NB: the document must be completed and signed.
  • For the purposes of the ranking for the allocation of scholarships, a B2.2 score will be automatically assigned. 

For further information 

Prerequisites   FAQ

The student may choose whether to stay on campus and therefore make use of the facilities provided by UC Berkeley, or to arrange accommodation independently.

To book on-campus accommodation: 
Once applications have closed and confirmation of admission to the courses at UC Berkeley has been received, each student will be able to book accommodation independently, choosing from the available options.

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Application fee payable to UC Berkeley: $25 – non-refundable

Costs vary depending on the number of units selected:

• 5 units: $3,833
• 6 units: $4,468
• 7 units: $5,103
• 8 units: $5,738

How to calculate the cost

• Per-unit charge: $635
• Registration fee: $585
• Document Management fee: $73

As Cattolica students, you are not required to pay the International Service Fee.

Example:
6 units:
$635 x 6 = $3,810
$3,810 + $585 + $73 = $4,468
 

Programme fee: €300 – non-refundable

The programme fee includes:

• orientation and support during course enrolment on the UC Berkeley website provided by Cattolica International
• insurance and Student Safety Package
• assistance prior to departure 
• enrolment and attendance in two courses per session for a minimum of 5 units
• assistance upon return, relating to the procedures for the official recognition of overseas examinations
• official certificate of attendance, including examination grades
• post-programme workshop “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!” organised by Cattolica International 

The following are not included in the programme fee:

• return flights
• meals and accommodation
• any costs related to the issuance of a study visa
• costs related to academic materials 
• anything not expressly specified 

Cattolica offers 8 scholarships worth €1,300 each.

• Please note that scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and are paid in the form of a reimbursement. 
• To apply, it is sufficient to enrol in the programme; no separate application is required. 
• When allocating scholarships, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.
• For students holding qualifications awarded outside Italy, and where no grade conversion has already been recorded in their academic career at Università Cattolica, an official score of 80/100 for the upper secondary school diploma and 90/110 for the bachelor’s degree will be automatically assigned. No additional or alternative methods for recognising obtained grades are permitted.

Students selected for the programme will have to apply for a student visa.

You can only start your visa application when you have been accepted on the courses. Further information will be provided after applications close.

You must have a valid passport. If you do not have a passport, you must apply for one as soon as possible.  

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• USA Embassy and Consulate in Italy

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

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