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  • Locations: Milan, Italy
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Instruction Language: English, Italian GPA: 2.75
Housing Option: Apartment, Student Arranged Academic Standing: Sophomore
Areas of Study: Accounting, Business, Communication, Culture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Italian, Liberal Arts, Marketing, Mass Communications, Music Program Type: BGSU Affiliate Program
Program Description:
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Semester at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Spend a semester living and learning in Milan, where historic charm meets cutting-edge style. Study at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, a prestigious private university in the heart of Milan in a 16th-Century monastery.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

  • Take courses in English across fields like business, communication, international relations, media, and Italian language and culture

  • No prior Italian experience is required, and classes are taught by local faculty alongside other international students

  • Select one of our early start options to brush up on your Italian during a two-week intensive course before the semester begins

  • Join the Buddy Program to be paired with a local UCSC student who can help you navigate campus life and settle into Milan

  • Explore Milan's iconic museums and venture out to discover the lakeside beauty of Como

Discover Milan

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.


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Meet Victoria R.

"My time abroad became a transformative journey of self-discovery. I was encouraged to embrace my cultural roots while exploring new perspectives, ultimately empowering me to grow into my true self."

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!