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  • Locations: Milan, Italy
  • Program Terms: IOP Summer
  • 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:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.75 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior, 5-Graduate student, 6-Other
Language of instruction: English
Program Description:
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Summer at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Live and learn in Milan this summer, where cosmopolitan flair meets centuries of art, history, and culture.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

  • Each summer session includes a single, two-week intensive course, which can be combined into two-week sessions to extend your studies in Milan for up to six weeks

  • UCSC offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful campus full of gardens that's just steps away from iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Castello Sforzesco

  • From museum tours and theater outings to relaxing by Lake Garda and exploring Verona's romantic streets, this program will have you soaking up La Dolce Vita

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.

"Navigating a new academic system was intimidating at first, but I received guidance on course registration and expectations. The support from local staff and fellow students helped me adapt quickly and confidently to a new learning environment."

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.