International Relations and Global Affairs
Bachelor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: the 2027/28 programme application timeline is officially published. The €8,800 tuition figure shown is explicitly a 2026/27 non-EU-family-income reference and must be replaced when Cattolica publishes the 2027/28 tuition schedule.
Programme overview
International Relations and Global Affairs is a 3 years (180 ECTS) English-taught programme at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, based in Milan. It is a Bachelor's / first-cycle degree focused on law, institutions, policy, governance and international or comparative perspectives. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward legal/policy analysis, public institutions, international organisations, consulting or further research.
What an Indian applicant should understand before applying
- Degree level: Bachelor's / first-cycle degree.
- Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
- Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS).
- Location: Milan.
- Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
- Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
- Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
https://international.unicatt.it/ucscinternational-undergraduate-programmes
Frequently asked questions
How long is International Relations and Global Affairs at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore?
The programme lasts 3 years (180 ECTS).
When does International Relations and Global Affairs start?
Autumn / 1st semester (usually September–October; exact date on official academic calendar). Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is International Relations and Global Affairs taught in English?
Yes. International Relations and Global Affairs is listed as an English-taught Bachelor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Upper-secondary school qualification valid for university entry, normally after at least 12 years of schooling. English proficiency (often B2) and any programme-specific test/selection (e.g., CEnT-S/TOLC/SAT/interview/portfolio) must be satisfied. Foreign qualifications are verified by the university.
What are the tuition fees for International Relations and Global Affairs?
2027/28 tuition is not yet fully published on the current international pages. 2026/27 OFFICIAL REFERENCE for students whose family income is produced in non-EU countries: flat tuition and university fees €8,800/year for the standard international Bachelor's fee category. Do not present €8,800 as the confirmed 2027/28 amount; update when the new fee schedule is published.
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Admission criteria
Upper-secondary school qualification valid for university entry, normally after at least 12 years of schooling. English proficiency (often B2) and any programme-specific test/selection (e.g., CEnT-S/TOLC/SAT/interview/portfolio) must be satisfied. Foreign qualifications are verified by the university.
normally hold a Class 12 qualification (CBSE/ISC/State Board or another recognised qualification) after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university study. Prepare passport, Class 10/12 certificates and marksheets, any required test score, and English-language evidence at the level stated by the programme. The university decides recognition of the foreign qualification; CIMEA/Declaration of Value/translation/legalisation documents should be produced only as required by the university or visa procedure.
Application deadlines
2027/28 CONFIRMED: applications open 4 November 2026 and close 17 February 2027.
How to apply
- Read the official course/admission page: https://international.unicatt.it/ucscinternational-undergraduate-programmes
- Register on the university’s official application/admission portal and upload the required academic, identity and language documents.
- Complete any test/interview/portfolio and pay only the fee stated in the official call.
- After admission, non-EU applicants requiring a visa complete university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly and follow the Italian mission’s visa procedure: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri
Self-service application sequence for an Indian student
- Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
- Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
- Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
- Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
- Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
- After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
- If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
- After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
https://international.unicatt.it/ucscinternational-undergraduate-programmes
Application fees
Current official international application procedure: €75 non-refundable application fee. Recheck the 2027/28 payment screen/call immediately before payment in case the fee is amended.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition is not yet fully published on the current international pages. 2026/27 OFFICIAL REFERENCE for students whose family income is produced in non-EU countries: flat tuition and university fees €8,800/year for the standard international Bachelor's fee category. Do not present €8,800 as the confirmed 2027/28 amount; update when the new fee schedule is published.
Scholarships
UCSC International Scholarships/tuition reductions and other official Cattolica funding calls; regional benefits may apply by campus.
Cost of living in Milan
No single current official monthly living-cost figure was found for this programme/campus in the university material captured in this research pass. Use the university/regional right-to-study housing, canteen and transport pages for the campus city; do not publish an unofficial city estimate as a university fact.
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