Italy · Bachelor's
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
BSc Economics and Management
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Course Overview
Università Cattolica's BSc Economics and Management is a three-year, 180-ECTS Laurea Triennale taught entirely in English at the Milan campus. The curriculum combines economics and finance, management and business strategy, law and political economy, with a solid base in mathematics, statistics and data-analysis tools. Cattolica is ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject top 250 for Economics and Econometrics and top 300 for Business and Management Studies, and 93.5% of graduates say they are satisfied with the programme.
For Sri Lankan school leavers with good A/L results in Commerce or Physical Science (or Cambridge/Edexcel A-Levels), the degree is a respected European alternative to a UK business degree, with Milan's banks, consultancies and multinationals on the doorstep. Non-EU students pay a flat €8,800 a year, which the UCSC International Scholarship reduces to €5,900. Places are limited and competitive, and mathematics matters in selection, so a strong Maths result is important. Graduates can continue to a Cattolica or other European master's, or use Italy's 12-month 'attesa occupazione' permit to look for work.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A secondary-school qualification that gives access to university in your home country, with at least 12 years of total education.
- check_circle Sri Lankan G.C.E. A/Ls (Commerce or Physical Science stream) or Cambridge/Edexcel A-Levels are accepted routes; Cattolica gives priority to applicants with around 75% or higher (about CCC at A-Level).
- check_circle Mathematics is a key selection factor: applicants without final-year mathematics must provide a standardised test score or sit the Cattolica Admission Test.
- check_circle Online application to Cattolica International; after admission, complete pre-enrolment on Universitaly for the Italian student visa.
English Proficiency
- check_circle English proficiency must be demonstrated at the time of application through an accepted test such as IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT.
- check_circle Waived if you completed your prior studies at an English-medium institution — Cattolica lists English-medium schooling as an exemption, so Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium international schools should submit official confirmation from the school.
- check_circle No Italian is required for the programme; Italian classes are available to international students.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU family income) | €8,800 | Rs. 3,040,000 |
| Accommodation & Living Expenses (per year, Milan) | €12,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| Residence Permit & Health Insurance | €400 | Rs. 140,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €21,200 | Rs. 7,310,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Non-EU graduates of Italian universities can apply for a 12-month residence permit to look for work ('permesso per attesa occupazione') and convert it to a work permit once hired. Economics and Management graduates move into banking, consulting, corporate finance, marketing and operations roles, or continue to a specialised master's. Milan employers include Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, Generali, the Big Four accounting firms, and multinationals with Italian headquarters. Sri Lankan returnees fit graduate programmes at John Keells, Hayleys, Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, HNB and the Colombo offices of global consultancies.
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