Careers and Employability

Università Cattolica Summer Program

Università Cattolica's summer programs are ideal to get a taste of Italy while studying in a traditional Italian educational context.

Explore a unique and enriching academic experience in one of Europe's most vibrant cities.  Whether you are interested in enhancing your knowledge in a specific field, immersing yourself in Italian culture, or simply seeking a memorable study abroad experience, Università Cattolica has something to offer.  Programmes cover a wide range of disciplines, from business and fashion to health science and cultural studies. You'll have the opportunity to learn from distinguished professors and engage in intellectually stimulating coursework.

Fields of study

  • Business
  • Cultural Studies
  • International Relations
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Psychology
  • Health Sciences 

Go to the 'Course List' tab to find the full list of courses and course dates.

Credit equivalent

6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 12 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Contact the host program for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and the host program requirements. Some courses may impact on UQ semester 2 dates, UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.

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Course list

UQ Students may choose to participate in one course per each two-week or three-week course offering from the  courses listed below, or if you wish to earn 4UQ units of credit, refer to the combined course dates listed below:

You may combine the following course dates:

  • Combination 1: Two-week (22 June - 03 July 2026)  + Two-week (6 July - 17 July)
  • Combination 2: Two-week course (22 June - 03 July 2026) + three-week course (06 July - 24 July 2026)

Note: You may only choose one campus/study location (Milan or Rome). 

Two-week course

Two-week course

Three-week course

Three-week course

 

More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website. 

Costs and funding

The program fee varies depending on the number of courses you choose to do. Program fees are approximately $2,500 AUD. More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website. UQ students may be eligible for a program discount. 

Applicants may also be eligible for UQ-specific funding. Applicants will be notified by mid-May if they are eligible for travel grants and scholarships awarded by the Global Experiences Team. Please do not rely on this funding to support your global experience.

Accommodation 

Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see information on the host university website. 

Funding

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

OS-HELP Loan

You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.

 

Daisy - 2019

Prior to leaving, I already considered myself quite independent but whilst traveling and studying abroad solo I realized the full extent of this, which was quite challenging at first. Learning to work with students from all over the world was also extremely valuable, even more so than the course content itself! The time was also a reminder to not take life too seriously - there really is so much to see and do in life. I will carry these with me through my personal, academic and professional life.

Read more of Daisy's story here. 

 

 

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Key Dates

UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 15 April 2026

Program Dates

See the 'Courses' tab for course dates. 

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Milan/Rome, Italy
Credit: Various - see courses tab
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate

 

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.

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