Overview

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, formerly known as EuroLearn, offers semester and year abroad programs at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), Milan, Italy’s premier private university, has introduced a program of university courses taught in English available to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad students. For the first time in Italy, international study abroad students may enroll in a comprehensive Italian university and receive their education in English. The semester courses delivered in English are designed for students who want to increase their understanding of the political, business, cultural and artistic environment and heritage of Italy.

The program comprises of courses that define Italy’s role within the European Union as well as her relationship with non-European countries. Students who are fluent in Italian can enroll in Italian-taught courses across a variety of disciplines.

Once a semester, the UCSC International Relations Office organizes a weekend excursion. Locations will vary per semester and will highlight the treasures of Northern Italian culture such as Padova, Parma, Arezzo or Sienna. Students will discover the sights, sounds and tastes (architecture, wine tasting, culinary specialties, and much more) of particular Northern Italian regions.

The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), founded in 1921 by Father Agostino Gemelli, is one of the most comprehensive and complete higher education institutions in Italy. UCSC excels in the diverse study opportunities that it offers in the humanities as well as scientific fields. Through the courses offered, combined with strong research programs, the university values and promotes an interdisciplinary approach that helps students gain scientific knowledge in a responsible and autonomous fashion.

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Location

UCSC offers international students the opportunity to take exciting classes while experiencing one of Italy’s most popular cities, known for its fast-growing industries, including fashion, media, and finance, as well as its fascinating historical sites coupled with all the amenities of modern city life.

Located in the city center of Milan, the UCSC campus is within walking distance of many of Milan’s historical, cultural, and religious sites: the Duomo, Santa Maria delle Grazie (Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper), Castello Sforzesco, and many more.

Additionally, public transportation (bus, tram, metro, train) is easily accessible in the surrounding areas for travel to more remote locations within the city.

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Academic Highlights

All UCSC courses in English are 44 contact hours per semester and are worth 3 US credits (6 ECTS). The English taught courses follow a U.S. academic calendar and are therefore adequate for students wanting to study in Italy in the fall or spring. A student may enroll in a minimum of four courses per semester.

Business and Economics

• International Financial Markets
• Strategic Management of Small and Medium Enterprises
• The Italian Economy: Economic Miracles and Malaise
• Business, Government and the Global Economy 
• The Political Economy of European Integration
• The Globalization of Finance: Management of Risks and Returns

A number of advanced Economics and Finance courses may be available to business/finance majors.

Italy in Europe and the World

• The European Union in the World: A Superpower in the Making?
• The Political Economy of the European Union
• International Relations and the Middle East: A Comparative European Perspective 

The Business of Artistic Excellence

• From B-movies Dusk to Hollywood Dawn: the Italian Roots of Quentin Tarantino's Filmography
• Methods of Illusion: la mise-en-scéne from drama to fiction and visual arts
• A Descent into Hell: Virtues and Vices in Renaissance Italian Literature from Dante to Machiavelli

New Trends & Communications

• Total Business Communication: An integrated approach to Corporate Marketing
• Media and the City: the Social Impact of Media on Gender and Behavior
• Luxury You Must Afford: Visual Communication and Persuasion in Fashion and Luxury Goods 
• Media, Communication, Identity: a Socio-semiotic Approach
• Body, Fashion and Identity: New Spectacles and Spaces
• Coolhunting: Spotting Trends in Fashion and Cultural Consumption

History

• Contemporary European History: from the Clash of Totalitarianisms to European Integration
• History and Geoeconomy - China's Economic Development*

Social Sciences and Law

• Work and Organizational Psychology*
• Training through Drama for Work*
• Globalization and Socio-economic Cooperation*
• Applied Criminology*
• Victimology*
• Transnational Commercial Law*

*These courses run on the Italian Academic Calendar (Fall: late September to February, Spring: late February - July)

Italian Language and Culture Course

UCSC offers each semester Italian Language and Culture courses at all levels (beginners to advanced) either as a pre-session or semester course. Students may also opt to take both.

The Italian Language and Culture pre-session is 50 contact hours and is worth 5 ECTS or about 3-4 U.S. credits.

The Italian Language and Culture semester course is offered during the academic semester and is 40 contact hours, worth 3 ECTS or 3 U.S. credits.

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Housing

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and UCSC work with a housing service located on campus that places students in shared apartments across the city or in an off-campus residence near the university. The apartments include wireless Internet connections, utilities (water and electricity), cleaning service, basic cable television, and are fully furnished including extra amenities such as a DVD player, television set, and kitchenware.

Homestays are not available at this time, but may be in the future. 

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University Services

The campus offers a complete range of services, all of which share a common goal: meeting the needs of a large student population. The campus may best be described as "a city within a city," where finding your way and learning the ropes is easy thanks to effective tutoring services and competent academic advisors and coordinators.

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Orientation

In addition to the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Bridging Cultures Program, all students will participate in a university specific orientation.

Upon arriving in Milan, the International Relations Office will host several Welcome Day Orientations. Through these events, students will gain invaluable insight into the particulars of attaining a Permesso di Soggiorno (Residency Permit), the ATM monthly pass for public transit, information regarding registration and enrolment in courses, and other useful information regarding the city of Milan and the UCSC campus.

Students will be taken on a tour of the campus and surrounding areas and will be familiarized with campus facilities such as the cafeterias and library. Furthermore, students will be introduced to the ESN and ESEG student staffs as well as have an opportunity to meet fellow international students who will be experiencing similar problems and anxieties about adapting to a new city, country, and culture.

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Scholarships Available

GlobaLinks Learning Abroad strives to offer the most reasonable abroad fees to Europe.  To further enhance the affordability of the semester/year study abroad programs, we encourage you to apply for scholarships through all available scholarship sources.  Learn more about our scholarship opportunities. 

Get Involved Abroad

Extracurricular Activities

As a GlobaLinks Learning Abroad participant, you will be directly enrolled as a student in the university abroad. This allows you to take advantage of every opportunity to be culturally integrated in the campus environment and culture by participating in university activities with resident students. Living in Milan provides a myriad of exciting activities in which to participate. With such a rich cultural and religious history there are no shortages of fascinating sites to visit in Milan, such as the Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco, the Navigli, the Cimitero Monumentale, and many more. For sports fans, Stadio San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza), home to both AC Milan and Internazionale Milan, provides an intense and famous venue to attend soccer matches. Restaurants, bars, and night clubs also can easily be found throughout the city ensuring enjoyable night-life activities any day of the week. During the months of Spring and Autumn fashion shows are prominent in the city and La Scala Opera House hosts yearlong ballets, operas, and plays for those seeking a more elegant way to spend the nights.

Furthermore, Milan’s positioning in northern Italy allows for day/weekend trips to cities such as Genova, Venice, Torino, and Verona, ski trips to the Alps, visits to beautiful Lake Como, or hiking in Cinque Terre. Access to both the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Ligurian Sea to the west provide equally magnificent opportunities to see the Italian coastline.

At UCSC there are two prominent students organizations, the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and Exchange Student Erasmus Guide (ESEG), working to assist all international students studying at UCSC. These associations often organize trips to the many sites within Milan as well as the surrounding areas, giving students the opportunity to experience these in the comfort of well-organized and informative excursions. Additionally, ESN and ESEG can assist student athletes interested in joining club teams at UCSC.

Community Involvement

Getting involved abroad can enable you to meet local students, make a meaningful connection with your campus and community, and enhance your study abroad experience. Your coordinator will connect you with local resources if you wish to volunteer for community projects through your host university. It is important for you to find the right combination of academic, cultural, and leisure activities in order to take full advantage of international learning and cultural immersion.

All students are encouraged to participate in volunteer activities at or near their campus, where permitted under host-country immigration regulations. Service learning is an integral piece of a well-rounded education, and we support students’ efforts to integrate into the local culture through volunteer activities. Students are provided with information on volunteer opportunities on campus or within the community during the orientation and preparation process.

Examples of how you can get involved in the community:

A central source of information for charities and non-profit organizations in Milan and across Italy who are seeking volunteers to assist with their efforts. Find a good match to your interests, skills and time available while abroad! http://www.charity-charities.org/Italy-charities/Milan.html

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Enhance Your Experience Online

Global Citizen Development

The new Global Citizen Development modules are online learning components designed to help you explore your study abroad destination and experience at a whole new level. These modules are not mandatory; however, we strongly encourage your participation as they will introduce you to the opportunities and challenges you may encounter when participating in a study abroad program, as well as expose you to cultural insights and knowledge about your host country to help make your program abroad even more successful and fulfilling. Through the 3 modules, you will refine your skills in cross-cultural observation, adaptation, and communication.  

Course Catalog

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Photo Slideshow

Watch a short slideshow of photos of the UCSC Milan campus and the city of Milan.

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Ever wonder what it's like to live in Europe? Are you having trouble finding the right university for you? Speak to students that were already there! They are truly experts on their universities and cities, and want to help you go abroad too.

Email studyabroad@globalinksabroad.org with your name, email, and your specific program of interest and we'll email you with the contact details for one of our 20,000 alumni!

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Fees

Fee Includes

All fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specifically stated. Program Fees include tuition for full-time semester status, university and program administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), health insurance, ISIC card, and the Bridging Cultures program. Fees include all pre-departure services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing support (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Housing Fees are not included in the Program Fee and will be billed separately depending on the specific accommodations placement. A housing deposit is not included in this fee. Where required to reserve accommodations in advance the student will make direct payment for the refundable housing deposit. Students who select “personal apartment living arranged upon arrival by the student” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student.

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Programs in Europe Coordinator

Name: Jill Muegge Title: Sr. Coordinator, Student Services Department: BIO: Jill, an Outreach and Student Services Coordinator for EuroLearn, is responsible for enrollment and returned student services for programs at the University of Economics, Czech Republic; Freie Universität (FUBiS summer program and FUBEST semester program), Germany; American College of Thessaloniki, Greece; and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), Italy. Jill graduated from the University of Denver with her Master’s Degree in International and Intercultural Communications and received her BA from Northwest Missouri State University. An AustraLearn alum, she studied at the University of Canberra and has since lived, worked, and traveled through Europe and Central America. Jill enjoys sharing her passion for international education, and, as a native Nebraskan, will always be a Husker fan.