Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Profile and History

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart or Catholic University of Milan, known as UCSC or UNICATT or simply Cattolica, is an Italian private research university founded in 1921. Cattolica is the largest private university in Europe and the largest Catholic University in the world. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona, Rome, and Campobasso . Cattolica provides undergraduate courses such as Bachelor's degree, which corresponds to Italian Laurea Triennale, graduate courses including Master's degree, which corresponds to Laurea Magistrale, and specializing master and Ph.D. programs. In addition, the University runs several double degree programs with other institutions throughout the world. Degrees are offered both in Italian and in English. UCSC has been granted five stars by QS Stars, a global university rating system, in the following fields, employability, teaching, facilities, and engagement. Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic 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.