
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Milan, Italy
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a private university based in Milan with teaching and research across many disciplines.
Where knowledge meets creativity
From exploring universities to discovering life in Italy, your study journey starts here. Get to know your options and take the next step with us.
Student living costs: From $700 per month
Annual tuition: From about $1,000 at public universities
Work while studying: 20 hours per week
Post-study stay: 12 months






Explore Italy’s universities alongside its art and design study routes. Teaching languages and admission processes vary by course.

Milan, Italy
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a private university based in Milan with teaching and research across many disciplines.

Milan, Italy
Politecnico di Milano focuses on engineering, architecture, and design.

Turin, Italy
Politecnico di Torino is a technical university known for engineering, architecture, and industrial design.
Studying in Italy places everyday life alongside the art, history and culture of its university cities. Exploring cultural spaces and getting to know the city can become part of your time away from studying. For housing, compare university residences with private rentals; many universities have accommodation offices. Room allocation has its own conditions and may take financial circumstances and academic merit into account.



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In Italy, budget for a specific university and city. Tuition reductions and regional support differ, while rent is a major everyday expense.
Check fee schedules, instalments and exemptions; some universities, such as Bologna, assess financial documentation.
Compare rent and utilities separately, then add food, study materials and local transport.
Track financial-document and instalment deadlines; late payment can incur extra charges.
Check regional grants, housing and meal support against the relevant call; awards are not guaranteed.
Figures are estimates from official guides; confirm current amounts with your institution and accommodation provider.



University admission and an Italian visa are separate decisions. Check the institution’s qualification, language and application requirements.
If you need a study visa, complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for validation by your institution.
Prepare the validated pre-enrolment and supporting documents in the format required by the embassy or consulate.
Follow the consular visa process, then arrange the study residence permit and final enrolment after arrival.
The route and documents depend on your nationality, course and circumstances; check the official current checklist before applying.
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