Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Idyllic Ca' Foscari University is Italy's first business school, and is located centrally in Venice, in the Gothic Ca' Foscari Palace on the Grand Canal.
- Country
- Italy
- City
- Venezia
- Agreement
- Erasmus+
- Type
- Studies
Photo: Ca' Foscari University
About the partner institution
The university is ranked among the top three in Italy. Originally, Ca' Foscari was a school for Italian diplomats and it still specializes in economics, social sciences, and languages.
Venice is considered one of the world's iconic cities and has around 15 million visitors every year! The city is like a living museum, offering vibrant nightlife, galleries, and beautiful beaches. There are also excellent train connections, with Rome and other northern Italian cities just a few hours away.
Available places:
Erasmus+: 4 places for one semester
Requirements
You must be enrolled on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Credits and courses
Ca' Foscari offers many courses in English and students are free to choose courses from multiple programs. The course catalog can be found here.
The academic year
Autumn: September - January
Spring: February - June
Tuition fees and scholarships
UiA has an Erasmus+ agreement with this university. Students do not have to pay tuition fees, but they may have to pay a small semester fee at the host university. Students on exchange to an Erasmus partner can apply for a scholarship through the EU program Erasmus+.
Accommodation
There is high demand in the housing market in Venice, so it's important to start the search early. The housing office will send a form to students and assist in finding accommodation. Rental prices are generally lower outside the city center. There is also an organization called ESU that offers a selection of student housing options.
Additional information
International students are offered free Italian language courses. The university also has a buddy program to help you get to know local students.
Semester dates vary from faculty to faculty. The university's academic calendar provides detailed information.
More information can be found here for those considering studying at Ca' Foscari.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester