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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (UCSC) International Scholarship

The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, UCSC) is the largest private university in Italy and one of the largest Catholic universities in the world, with campuses in Milan, Rome, Piacenza, Brescia, and Cremona and particular strength in economics, business, banking and finance, international relations, medicine, and psychology. For international students it runs merit-based tuition-reduction scholarships (the UCSC International Scholarship) that lower annual tuition for admitted applicants to its English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes, decided on academic record at admission. UCSC is a strong choice for Sri Lankan applicants targeting economics, finance, or international-relations degrees taught in English in Milan or Rome, with structured career services and a large international office. This is a tuition-reduction scheme rather than a full scholarship — living costs in Milan/Rome, flights, and the deposit remain your responsibility. Its Catholic identity shapes the institution but admission is open to students of all backgrounds.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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Value

Merit-Based Tuition Reduction

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Levels

English-taught Bachelor's & Master's

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Basis

Academic record at admission

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International Applicant

Open to international applicants to UCSC's English-taught programmes. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible.

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Merit at Admission

Tuition-reduction scholarships are awarded on your academic record and admission assessment — a strong A/L profile (Bachelor's) or a good Bachelor's (Master's) competes best. Applying early in the admissions cycle helps.

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English Proficiency

English-taught programmes require IELTS ~6.0–6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) or an English-medium degree; a Sri Lankan MOI letter can evidence English-medium study.

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Plan for Remaining Costs

The award reduces tuition, not the full cost of study. Budget honestly for Milan or Rome living costs, the residence deposit, insurance, and travel.

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Apply for admission to UCSC

Submit the international application for your chosen English-taught programme through UCSC's admissions portal, with transcripts, certificates, motivation letter, and English evidence.

Scholarship assessed with admission

Admitted international students are considered for the merit tuition-reduction scholarship from the same application; the offer states any reduction granted. Applying early maximises consideration.

Confirm your place and enrolment fee

Accept the offer and pay the enrolment/confirmation fee to secure your seat and the scholarship.

Pre-enrol via Universitaly and get the study visa

Complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and apply for the Italian type-D study visa at the mission serving Sri Lanka, then the residence permit after arrival.

Why UCSC?

UCSC is Italy's largest private university, with a strong reputation in economics, finance, and international relations and one of the country's biggest international-student communities. Its Milan and Rome campuses, English-taught degrees, and structured career services make it a practical choice for globally-oriented students.