Italy (Milan) Semester Exchange Program
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)
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The Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) is a prestigious school offering exciting and challenging academic programs and disciplines in the city of Milan. With over 42,000 students and 2,000 faculty and staff, UCSC is the largest private university in Europe. Exchange students can choose courses taught in English or Italian while surrounded by native peers and other international students.
Beyond campus life, students are granted a chance to experience the extraordinary beauty of Milan; you’ll live within walking distance from the art and fashion districts that distinguish the city.
Between classes grab a coffee at a café in via Dante or have a picnic in the Parco Sempione, Milan’s Central Park. Or you could just as easily stay on campus strolling through the cloisters and admiring their beauty. Search out the tranquil Santa Caterina garden if you’re looking for peace and quiet to study or simply wanting to enjoy a beautiful day.
Beyond campus life, students are granted a chance to experience the extraordinary beauty of Milan; you’ll live within walking distance from the art and fashion districts that distinguish the city.
Between classes grab a coffee at a café in via Dante or have a picnic in the Parco Sempione, Milan’s Central Park. Or you could just as easily stay on campus strolling through the cloisters and admiring their beauty. Search out the tranquil Santa Caterina garden if you’re looking for peace and quiet to study or simply wanting to enjoy a beautiful day.
You may earn up to 12 credit hours for each semester of academic work completed abroad, nine hours of which may be Journalism Elective credit.
Course credit transfers to MU as pass/fail and is not figured into your GPA.
Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. Follow this link to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
Course credit transfers to MU as pass/fail and is not figured into your GPA.
Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. Follow this link to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and who are admitted to their sequence, are eligible for admission on this program. Students with a slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing.
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than a semester at MU. But time abroad includes new experiences, cultures, and languages that you are investing in, which often require expenditures on housing, flights, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs. Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 or 15 credits) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay an MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs and other miscellaneous expenses.
Program Costs*
Total Program Costs: $1,625
Program Fee, Insurance, and Study Abroad Administration Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $1,250
MU Mandatory International Health Insurance (HTH): $250
MU Study Abroad Administration Fee: $125
*Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous term and likewise, is subject to change.
Additional Costs
Students will also be responsible for regular tuition and required educational fees associated with 12 or 15 credit hours. For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website.
Personal Expenditure Estimates:
Round-trip Airfare: $1,000 - $1,300
Housing $5,000
Meals (weekly) $100 - $125
Transportation (weekly) $40
Italian Visa: Prices vary. Check host country embassy website for details
Please note that these expenses do not include vacation travel or sightseeing. The amounts listed are estimated costs based on current exchange rates and on the information provided to us by institutional partners and past participants. Depending on your personal spending habits, you may spend more or less than the figures provided
Program Costs*
Total Program Costs: $1,625
Program Fee, Insurance, and Study Abroad Administration Fee
(Note: Total Program Costs do not include tuition)
Breakdown of total fee:
Program Fee: $1,250
MU Mandatory International Health Insurance (HTH): $250
MU Study Abroad Administration Fee: $125
*Amounts listed are anticipated costs and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, decreased student numbers, etc. Budget listed is based on previous term and likewise, is subject to change.
Additional Costs
Students will also be responsible for regular tuition and required educational fees associated with 12 or 15 credit hours. For specific fee information, visit the Cashier's website.
Personal Expenditure Estimates:
Round-trip Airfare: $1,000 - $1,300
Housing $5,000
Meals (weekly) $100 - $125
Transportation (weekly) $40
Italian Visa: Prices vary. Check host country embassy website for details
Please note that these expenses do not include vacation travel or sightseeing. The amounts listed are estimated costs based on current exchange rates and on the information provided to us by institutional partners and past participants. Depending on your personal spending habits, you may spend more or less than the figures provided
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Please visit with your Financial Aid Advisor at the MU Student Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) to explore your financial aid options: 573-882-7506.
In addition, the School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester and you can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our website, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Finally, check out our special page on Funding Your Experience for more information including links to our MU Journalism Abroad Travel Scholarship, MUJA Travel Writer Scholarship, external scholarship options, and Steps to Apply for Financial Aid.
In addition, the School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester and you can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our website, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Finally, check out our special page on Funding Your Experience for more information including links to our MU Journalism Abroad Travel Scholarship, MUJA Travel Writer Scholarship, external scholarship options, and Steps to Apply for Financial Aid.
We have recently altered our application process and are fully paper-based. Information regarding our full process can be found on the "How to Apply" page, which can be accessed via the navigation window or by clicking the button below.
Please remember to hand in all items by the deadline for your individual program.
Please remember to hand in all items by the deadline for your individual program.
Drew Dumas and Tami Lorenson are the full-time MUJA student advisors. You can schedule an appointment through MU Connect. Please direct program specific inquiries to their email addresses:
[email protected]
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Our office is located at 134 Neff Annex.
For more information, please visit our Contact page.
[email protected]
[email protected]
Our office is located at 134 Neff Annex.
For more information, please visit our Contact page.
