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Silicon Valley Immersion Program – University of San Francisco, USA

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NB The programme can be found in the ‘Faculty-led programmes’ section after accessing the international mobility portal

The Silicon Valley Immersion Programme is a 7-day intensive program created in partnership with the University of San Francisco.

The goal of the program is to explore and deepen the understanding of Silicon Valley’s innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Students will have the opportunity to attend lectures, coaching sessions, and workshops led by experienced professors and successful entrepreneurs. They will also take part in networking events and visit prominent companies in the Silicon Valley area.

 

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Programme dates:
February 1 - February 7 2026

Application deadline:
July 14, 2025

Target students:

The programme is available ONLY for students from the Faculty of Economics and Law, enrolled at the 1st year 2023/24 of the following Master of Sciences:

  • Global Business Management
  • Innovazione e Imprenditorialità digitale
  • Food Marketing e Strategie Commerciali
  • Banking e Consulting
  • Gestione d’Azienda

The Silicon Valley Immersion Programme is considered an Elective course of 5 CFU. 

Students should have an intermediate level of English (B2 CEFR). No English test requested.

Participants will stay in hostel accommodation, as well the 2 programme leaders. Rooms will be shared.

IMPORTANT: The cost for the 2025 edition will be available soon.

As a reference, we are providing the cost for the 2024 edition. Please note that the 2025 edition price may be subject to change.

  • € 35 application fee (non refundable)
  • € 3.450 


The cost of the programme covers: 

  • The programme course, as mentioned above
  • Certificate issued by the University of San Francisco, including closing certificate ceremony
  • Transfer during the visit of the company
  • 5 lunches and coffee breaks for the days of lessons 
  • Coffee and tea available at breaks on lecture days
  • Transportation for company visits
  • Accommodation at Hi San Francisco Downtown (or similar) in a family room (6 nights and breakfast)
  • 2 programme leaders
  • Insurance for all the duration of the programme and Safety Package
  • Emergency number 24/7 for all the duration of the programme
  • Administration fees

Costs are subject to change in case of currency variation or variation of the Partner University fees.
 

The following are not included in the programme cost:

  • return flights
  • dinners
  • ESTA application fees ($21) or other visa related costs if applicable
  • anything not specified above

Cattolica offers 15 scholarships to the value €1,000 each.

Notes on scholarships:

  • The scholarships are assigned on the basis of academic merit and are paid as reimbursement of expenses related to the programme.
  • You do not need to make a separate application for a scholarship: your application is automatically submitted when you apply for the programme. 

Italian students will have to apply for ESTA.

Students of other nationalities will have to check whether they can apply for ESTA. You may also write to  programmi.internazionali-pc@unicatt.it.

Participants must have a valid passport.

Università Cattolica students are provided with “Student Safety Package” insurance cover.

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Cattolica International
Tel: 0523 599107/165
@: programmi.internazionali-pc@unicatt.it

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