Carlo Cattaneo University - LIUC
The university provides a practical education in economics, technology and management, and has close connections with the business world.
- Country
- Italy
- City
- Castellanza
- Agreement
- Erasmus+
- Type
- Studies
Photo: Carlo Cattaneo
About the partner institution
Carlo Cattaneo University (LIUC) is a private university, founded in 1991 by a group of ambitious entrepreneurs. The institution has 3,000 students and is located in the city of Castellanza, 30 km northwest of Milan in northern Italy. Castellanza is a small town with approximately 15,000 inhabitants, and the university is centrally located in a former cotton mill.
Available places:
Erasmus+: 6
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
Students are required to take 30 ECTS credits per semester. There is a good selection of courses in English. The university also offers Italian courses at various levels.
The academic year
September - December
February - June
Tuition fees and scholarships
UiA has an Erasmus agreement with this university. Students are not required to pay tuition fees, but in some cases, they may need to pay a small semester fee at the host university. Students participating in an exchange program with an Erasmus partner can apply for a scholarship through the EU programme Erasmus+.
Accommodation
Carlo Cattaneo has its own student housing and sets aside a limited number of rooms for international students. The building includes a cafeteria, several common areas, and a bank. If you apply within the deadline, there is a high likelihood of getting a room, although they cannot guarantee single rooms.
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