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  • Locations: Milan, Italy
  • Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring, IOP Year (academic)
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

  1. If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.75 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 2-Sophomore
Language of instruction: English, Italian Housing options: Independent, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Business administration
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!




This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.