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Three-year doctoral scholarships covering living stipends, international research travel supplements, and complete tuition waivers for top-ranking candidates in the annual doctoral competition.
Catholic University of Sacred Heart (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)
Founded in 1921 in Milan, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) is the largest private university in Europe, enrolling over 40,000 students across campuses in Milan, Rome, Brescia, Piacenza, and Cremona. Home to the world-renowned Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli in Rome (consistently ranked Italy's #1 hospital), UCSC leads research in clinical oncology, biotechnology, data science for management, and agricultural sustainability. Explore verified English-taught Master's degrees, doctoral fellowships, and faculty profiles.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
UCSC PhD in Science (Dottorato in Scienze)
Three-year interdisciplinary doctoral curriculum based at the Brescia and Milan campuses, investigating experimental physics, nanostructured surfaces, biomolecular chemistry, and mathematical modeling.
UCSC Master of Science in Data Science for Management
Two-year English-taught Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) in Milan, uniting statistical machine learning, predictive analytics, deep data architectures, and strategic corporate decision-making.
UCSC Master of Science in Healthcare Management
Two-year English-medium Master's program (120 ECTS) based at the School of Medicine and Policlinico Gemelli campus in Rome, preparing global managers for hospitals, pharmaceutical firms, and healthcare policy agencies.
Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Clinical Research Placements
World-class translational and clinical oncology research placements inside Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, investigating personalized cancer therapies, molecular biomarkers, and innovative immunotherapy regimens.
UCSC International Internship & Traineeship Programme
Structured two to six-month internship placements embedding international scholars within Milan's corporate, media, and design sectors alongside university research divisions.
UCSC Student Collaborations (Collaborazioni Studentesche)
Official university part-time employment contracts (up to 150 hours total) assisting in university libraries, computer laboratories, campus orientation desks, and international student services.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years, 180 ECTS) in relevant subject area with minimum GPA equivalent to Italian 24/30 or 75%+.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Recognized Master's degree (Laurea Magistrale, 120 ECTS) with high graduation mark (typically 100/110+) and successful public evaluation of research project proposal and oral examination.
- Language proficiency
- Demonstrated English proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2/C1: Academic IELTS 6.0/6.5 minimum or TOEFL iBT 80+ for English-medium graduate curricula.
- Research statement / Proposal
- For PhD: detailed research project proposal of 3 to 5 pages outlining research aims, state of the art, methodology, and expected scientific contributions.
- Application fee
- €100 application fee for international master's degree applicants.
- Required documentation
- University degree certificate, official transcripts with grading table, CV, motivation letter, and identity document.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition fees for international students at UCSC are determined by an income-based bracket system (typically €3,500 to €8,900 per year for non-EU students). Doctoral candidates holding university and ministerial scholarships receive complete 100% tuition waivers plus an annual living stipend of €16,243 gross.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Catholic University of Sacred Heart:
Prof. Dr. Gabriele Gianfreda
Full Professor of Mathematical Physics / Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences; specializing in Mathematical Physics, Stochastic Dynamical Systems, Nonlinear Waves.
Prof. Dr. Walter Ricciardi
Professor of Hygiene and Public Health / School of Medicine, Policlinico Gemelli; specializing in Public Health, Epidemiology, Healthcare Policy.
Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Morelli
Professor of Food Microbiology & Director, Dept. of Sustainable Food Process; specializing in Gut Microbiota, Probiotics, Food Microbiology.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Catholic University of Sacred Heart documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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