Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

International students seeking off-campus housing near the university campus, can follow the tips mentioned below:

• Seek advice from university partners and student forums to find safe and quiet residential areas
• Verify landlords' reputation, visit properties if possible
• Check safety features like secure locks and good lighting
• Carefully review the rental contract to avoid unofficial agreements or subrenting

Yes, the university provides students with contacts of partner organizations, varying by campus, to help find off-campus housing solutions that best fit their needs and budget.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore provides students with contact information for partner and non-partner housing providers to rent an apartment that can be shared with other students. 

Yes, the university maintains on-campus housing for international students.

The availability of on-campus accommodation, though, varies by campus. Due to the limited number of rooms, allocations are usually handled through competitive calls based on merit and financial need.
Source: Exclusive data shared by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore with Shiksha

Students can save a lot in tuition costs, by availing the UCSC International Scholarship. 

Students can save upto EUR 2,900 (INR 2.93 L) for B.Sc. Programmes and EUR 2,970 (INR 3 L) for M.Sc. programmes, per exclusive data shared by the university with Shiksha. 

Indian students can also apply for EDUCatt financial aid, which may cover up to 100% of tution fees.

Eligibility depends on family income (below a set threshold) and academic progress (credits earned by set deadlines).

Part-time work can impact studies as it requires additional commitment. Students must manage their time well and stay organized.

It is generally not recommended during the first months or the first year in Italy, when it's better to focus on adapting to university life and the new environment. However, if students can perform well both academically and at work, part-time jobs offer valuable experience to enrich their CV and foster independence.

Yes, international students can work part-time during their studies, but there are limits. Typically, students can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. 

Working more hours in a week, is not allowed, and is strictly prohibited, during terms. Students found doing overtime would be reprimanded and may even lead to the cancellation of the Italy student visa, followed by deportation from the country. 

If part-time work is part of the study plan (e.g., internship), it is recognized with credits. Extra work is not academically credited but contributes to personal growth, independence, and enhances the student's CV and future career prospects, per exclusive data shared by the university with Shiksha. 

International students have the same labor rights as all workers in Italy, including: a formal contract, fair wages, limits on working hours, paid holidays, protection from discrimination, safe working conditions, social security benefits, rest breaks, and notice for contract termination, and more. 

The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart placement rate for International students lied somewhere between 85-90% for the Class of 2024 graduates, per exclusive data shared by the university with Shiksha.

This is in line with the university average placement rate of 90% for the Class of 2024 graduates at Unicatt. 

As per exclusive data shared by the university with Shiksha, around 120 Indian students, currently reside on campus premises, at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart or Unicatt.  Overall, the university enrolls around 27,000 students, of which around 3,000 are internationals, across its campuses in Brescia, Cremona, Piacenza-Bobbio and Rome.