Footsteps around Cattolica 2015/2016 > www.ucscinternational.it Milan > Ranked the best Italian city to study in, according to the QS Best Student Cities 2013/14 ranking > Modern and progressive > Commercial heartland of Italy > Headquarter to many of Italy’s multinational corporations and world famous brands > Host of Expo 2015: “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” > Lombardy region generates 20% of Italy’s GDP UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Università Cattolica > Founded in 1921 > In the heart of the city where Roman ruins can still be found > Originally a monastery connected to Basilica di Sant’ Ambrogio > Campus designed by Renaissance architect Bramante > Archaeological site on campus: ancient vases, tombs, monographic library about Milan, 17th Century Hall of the Zodiac and a unique 18th Century cold storage room (as pictured) UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Why Cattolica? > A renowned international private institution > Strong academic profile reflected by: ranking, reputation and global network > Sense of welcome and strong recognition of the individual > Tailored services for international students UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Facts & Figures > 4 Campuses > 12 Schools > Undergraduate and graduate courses in English > 41,000 students > 2,900 faculty members > 600 + international connections UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Our National Milano Campus Brescia Network Piacenza Roma Cremona UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore 4 campuses and 12 Schools Milan > Economics Brescia > Banking, Finance & Insurance Sciences > Humanities > Humanities > Language Science & Foreign Lit. > Psychology > Psychology > Education > Education > Political & Social Sciences > Mathematics, Physics & Nat. Sc. > Language Science & Foreign Lit. Piacenza-Cremona > Law > Economics and Law > Agriculture > Education Rome Campus > Medicine & Surgery > Economics UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore The Italian Higher Education System NB: Undergraduate > Min. 12 years of previous schooling required UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Preparing the future generation of international doctors Medicine and Surgery 2015/2016 > www.ucscinternational.it Rome > The Province of Rome has 4,000,000 inhabitants: largest municipal area in Italy > Capital of the country, and home to the Vatican City State > The Eternal City: founded in 753 B.C. > Strategically located to explore rest of Italy and flying over the globe > Campus 10 mins away from the Vatican (public transport) UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Università Cattolica’s Medical School > Started teaching medicine in the 1960s > Home to 6,500 students > The School is affiliated with the Policlinico Gemelli University Hospital, which opened in 1964 > 2nd largest hospital in Italy. 1,650 + beds in total > Ranked 1st in Italy for the number of national non-profit clinical trials > Ranked 3rd for non-profit drug experimentations performed UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Why study Medicine at Cattolica? > International student focus; dedicated application procedures and admission test preparation, services, scholarships > A health precinct - the School of Medicine is aligned alongside the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital > Innovative method - multidisciplinary approach and an early involvement in patient management > Italy has been ranked as the third best country globally (and certainly the first in Europe) for its healthcare efficiency (Bloomberg ranking Most Efficient Health Care 2014: Countries) UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore An internationally recognised degree > Course duration: 6-years / ECTS: 360 > 60 credits consist of activities aimed at acquiring specific professional skills > Preparation offered for the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) held in Rome > Italian language course included UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore USA: USA: Cornell Pittsburgh University University International partners Spain: USA: Universidad University of Catolica de Florida, Valencia College of Medicine UNIVERSIT À CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Entry Requirements Program-specific entry requirements > Completion of a high school diploma, conferred after a minimum of 12 years of previous schooling > No previous study of science subjects required > British qualifications > The British high school qualifications allow access to Italian universities if they certify at least 6 “passed” in different subjects, 3 of which must be A-level and relevant to the chosen degree course. UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Program dates summary > Admission test application deadline: January 16 2016 > Admission test date: January 2016 > Admission feedback: February 2016 > Beginning of classes: September 2016 UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Costs and scholarships > Tuition fee: Tuition ranges from € 7,000 to € 16,000 per annum (varies according to the financial background of the student or student's family if dependent). > Scholarships: E.U. residents may apply for regular financial aid and additional scholarships provided by EDUcatt. For details please refer to: http://educatt.unicatt.it UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore English-taught Undergraduate Degree Milan Campus – 3 years > B.Sc. Economics and Management UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Italian-taught Programs > 12 Schools > Over 40 undergraduate programs > Over 40 graduate degrees > 100+ Specializing Masters For more information, visit www.ucscinternational.it UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore A gateway to the world > Over 600 international connections > 1500+ students studying abroad each year > Language programs (Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese) > Specialized short term programs abroad Stanford University, UCLA, Boston University, etc.) > Scholarships programs for M.Sc. students UWA, University of Queensland, University of Chicago etc.) > Internships in US, Canada, Australia, Argentina and Europe UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Student Services > International Student Center > International Students’ Associations > Language Support > Library > Sport Facilities > Healthcare Center > Accommodation solutions: MIL Service UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore Email > [email protected] Web > www.ucscinternational.it Join our Facebook page > www.facebook.com/UCSC.international Follow us on Instagram @UCSCinternational > #UCSCinternational #unicatt UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA del Sacro Cuore .