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Africa Scholars Program (Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)

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  • Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent.

Scholarship Overview

  • The Africa Scholars Program enables students to study for two-year graduate degree programs taught in English.
  • This scholars program gives all applicants the opportunity to benefit from tuition fee reductions.

Host School(s)

  • The Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Africa Scholars Program runs at the following campuses:
    • Milan
    • Roma
    • Piacenza
    • Cremona

Field(s) of Study

  • MSc in Banking and Finance (Milan Campus)
  • MSc Economics – Laurea Magistrale in Economia (Milan Campus)
  • MSc in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences (Milan Campus)
  • MSc in Global Business Management (Piacenza Campus)
  • MSc Management (Milan Campus)
  • MSc in Healthcare Management – Laurea Magistrale in Management dei Servizi (Roma Campus)
  • MSc in Methods and Topics in Arts Management – Laurea Magistrale in Economia e Gestione dei Beni Culturalli e dello Spettacolo (Milan Campus)
  • MSc in Agricultural and Food Economics (Cremona Campus)

What does the scholarship cover?

Students under the Africa Scholars program receive the following tuition fee reductions

  • Published tuition fee – €8540
  • Reduction – €5540 per year
  • Total Tuition fee to be paid – €3000

Note:

  • Students should expect to spend a minimum of €850 per month for rent and food.
  • The monthly living costs in Piacenza and Cremona are around €200 lower than the costs in Milan and Roma.

 How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • Citizens and residents of all African countries

Am I Eligible to Apply?

General admission requirements for all programs include:

  • Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university (2nd class upper division or a 2:1 degree or higher)
  • Proof of proficiency in English (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80, FCE minimum B grade, BEC Vantage with a minimum B grade, or BEC Higher)
  • Students from particular national educational systems listed on the website are exempted from proving their English proficiency.
  • In addition, applicants who completed a degree program entirely taught in English are exempted from the English language test requirements.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

  • Read the entry requirements for each program carefully
  • Download the application guidelines and read them carefully
  • Select your desired degree program
  • Create your account, fill out the online form and upload the required documents
  • Pay the application fee of €75 (non-refundable) and submit your application
  • Note that applications will be evaluated by the deadline only if the fee has been paid and all required documents submitted

Closing Date

  • February 1, 2019 for the 1st round of 2019. (There are three rounds for international students every year)

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