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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (UCSC) is Italy's largest private university, renowned for its strong academic tradition and ethical focus rooted in its Catholic identity. It excels particularly in Medicine, with its associated Gemelli Polyclinic being a leading hospital, as well as in Economics, Law, and Agricultural Sciences. For international students, UCSC offers a vibrant experience with a growing number of English-taught degree programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, alongside various summer schools and exchange opportunities. The university provides dedicated support through its International Office, assisting with admissions, visas, and integration, ensuring a welcoming environment in its multi-campus structure across Italy. A distinctive characteristic is its commitment to combining academic excellence with a strong emphasis on ethical values and social responsibility.
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore or Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, colloquially the Catholic University of Milan (Italian: Università Cattolica di Milano) or simply the Cattolica, is an Italian private Catholic research university founded in 1921. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy, with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona and Rome. The university is organised into 12 faculties and 7 postgraduate schools. Cattolica provides undergraduate courses (bachelor's degree, which corresponds to Italian Laurea Triennale), postgraduate courses (master's degree, which corresponds to Laurea Magistrale, and specializing master) and PhD programs. In addition to these, the university runs several double degree programs with other institutions throughout the world. Degrees are offered both in Italian and in English. Agostino Gemelli University Hospital serves as the teaching hospital for the medical school of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and owes its name to the university founder, the Franciscan friar, physician and psychologist Agostino Gemelli.
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