PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Youthful, fashionable, and energetic, Milan is Northern Italy’s cultural hub and the second largest city in Italy

• A quick train ride can get you to Tuscany, Lake Como, the Dolomites, or the Cinque Terre, or venture out a bit further to Switzerland and France

• Study business, international relations, journalism, or communication in English for 2, 4, or 6 weeks at the top-ranked private university in Italy

LIFE ABROAD

Excursions & Cultural Experiences

The Cattolica campus in Milan is located in the heart of the city, and was orignially a monastery designed by Renaissance architect Donato Bramante in the 16th century. All students participate in co-curricular site visits one day per week. See a full list of example site visits here! For students planning independent travel, Milan is a conveniently positioned transport hub with three airports, high-speed trains, located only a 2-hour drive from the Alps and the Ligurian coast.

Housing & Meals

Students live in an off-campus residence hall. Meals are not included. Students will have access to grocery stores, cooking facilities, and a multitude of dining options with affordable meal choices. Public transportation is always a short walk away, and the Cattolica campus will be about a 25-40 minute commute on average.

Explore Milan

The historic city of Milan is the capital of Lombardy, Italy's richest, most populated and most economically active region. Milan has always been forward-looking. During its 2,000 year history, it has been a driving force for great social, economic, cultural and political events. Milan is the economic capital of Italy with over 3,000 active companies present, ranging from SMEs to multinationals. It is also the world capital of fashion and design brands and host of many annual international events. Milan is also a city of art, with a wealth of monuments, palaces, churches and museums including the Duomo and La Scala, the temple of Opera.

See ISEP Direct budget and estimated expenses

Course Description

The summer program is divided into three sessions. Each session has a duration of two weeks. Students may enroll in one course per session. Each two-week course is worth 6 ECTS (3 U.S. credits) and grants 44 contact hours. Students will have classes five days per week and will participate in site visits related to course content one day per week. All courses are taught entirely in English. 

Summer 2025 Courses and Syllabi:

Field of Study

Session A

8-21 June

Session B

22 June – 5 July

Session C

6-19 July

Business

ZXP709 - Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship

ZXP320 - Business, Government and the Global Economy

ZXQ004 - Social and Eco Entrepreneurship

ZXS453 - The fashion market: structure, players and success factors

Luxury Business Strategy

Marketing & Communication

ZXP999 - Mass Communication and Media Industries: the Italian Style in producing and managing TV, Ads and Music

ZXQ012 - New Frontiers in brand communication and consumer engagement

ZXQ014 - Understanding the customer: theories, trends, and values for an effective communication strategy

ZXQ013 - Brand Strategy Experience: a professional approach

ZXP322 - Personal Branding: Impact, Influence and Effectiveness in the Workplace

(through 25 July)

Cultural Studies

ZXS455 - Discovering Italy through its Culinary Traditions

ZXS454 - A Mafia Story: its Representation in Literature, Cinema and Television

ZXR905 - Italian Masterpieces, portrayal of a culture through its cinema

ZXR906 - Writing a story: the art of captivating people through storytelling

ZXT432 - What Makes Us Global: Cultural and Political Interconnectedness in Effective Leadership and Management

International Relations

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ZXW185 - AI and Global Politics: Navigating Technology's Impact on International Relations

ZXR907 - Italian politics. International change and domestic transformation

Psychology

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ZXU736 - Community Psychology and Family Business: An Integrated Perspective

ZXW022 - Integrating mind-body approaches in clinical psychology: mindfulness, relaxation, and placebo effects

Sports Science

ZXW186 - Effective Approaches to Sports Performance and Health Enhancement

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Education

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ZXU751 - Inclusive Education

(through 11 July)

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You can view recommended course conversions between the UNICATT course names and possible transferable course names in the US here

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Grace Glancy 703-504-9975 | GGlancy@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, founded in 1921 by Father Agostino Gemelli, is one of the most comprehensive and complete higher education institutions in Italy. Università Cattolica excels in...

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies: Recommended!

    European Studies Italian Studies

  • Business:

    Business Communications Business Management Entrepreneurship Fashion Merchandising Marketing

  • Communication: Recommended!

    Mass Communication/Media Studies Radio and Television

  • Education

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

  • Psychology

  • Sports Studies

    Sports Studies

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
    *accepts lower GPA with explanation
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 79
  • IELTS Score: 6
  • LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS
  • LPR Writing Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Reading Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Listening Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Speaking Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Students with a GPA BELOW 2.75 should provide an academic reference and/or a statement explaining the low GPA and the status of the current semester and include it in the ‘additional documents’ section of their ISEP application. 

Students may request single room accommodations for medical reasons only. Please state this specific need and the reason in the “Other” tab within your ISEP application. Single rooms can never be guaranteed. 

Special Needs Support

  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

IMPORTANT SESSION INFORMATION:

- Please select the session(s) you plan to attend from the options below.  

- Pay close attention to the course names and the session they are offered in the chart above. Students can only register for ONE course per session. It is NOT POSSIBLE to register for two courses from the same session. If you wish to take two or three courses, you should select the program term that indicates multiple sessions (example: Sessions A+B, Sessions B+C, or Sessions A+B+C).

- It is not possible to change the session (from Session B to Session C) or program length (from 2 weeks to 4 weeks or from 6 weeks to 4 weeks) after you receive your placement from ISEP or by March 15th, whichever comes first. 

- All students will complete an internal application with UNICATT after they have been placed with ISEP. You must select the same session in the UNICATT application as you selected with the ISEP application. 

- If you intend to take the three-week course "Personal Branding: Impact, Influence and Effectiveness in the Workplace" course or the "Inclusive Education" course, please contact your ISEP Student Services Officer.

- It is not possible to take exams early or remotely.

Contact your ISEP Student Services Officer with any additional application questions! 

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