Università Cattolica actively supports the right to education through a comprehensive range of financial support measures, scholarships and awards designed to support students throughout their studies.

This commitment reflects the University's aim to make university education accessible to everyone, bringing together a range of stakeholders to achieve this goal.

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EDUCatt scholarships based on income and merit

These scholarships are provided by EDUCatt, the organisation responsible for supporting access to university education at Università Cattolica.

Awarded on the basis of income and merit criteria, the scholarships are offered through annual calls for applications. Students can apply through their personal area on MyEDUCatt.

100 START&RUN Scholarships + 100 SMART Study Awards

These awards are granted solely on the basis of merit and support students who choose to begin or continue their studies at Università Cattolica.
The initiative is the result of a collaboration between Università Cattolica and the Istituto Giuseppe Toniolo di Studi Superiori, the University's founding institution, with the involvement of EDUCatt.

Financial support from the Istituto Toniolo

Offered by the Istituto Giuseppe Toniolo di Studi Superiori, the founding institution of Università Cattolica, these funding opportunities address a range of needs. They include initiatives supporting specific degree programmes, commemorative scholarships and awards, loans, fellowships with international organisations and funding for volunteering abroad.

 

Other scholarships and awards

Università Cattolica offers students additional financial support opportunities, some of which are provided by local organisations, businesses and cultural institutions with an interest in the University's activities.
Select the Faculty, initiative and category you are interested in to explore the available opportunities.

Loans and tuition fee reductions

In addition to scholarships and other forms of financial support, Università Cattolica offers a range of loan options. Tuition fee reductions are also available to students in specific categories, subject to the eligibility criteria and procedures set out in the relevant calls for applications and regulations.

 

Exceptional financial assistance

Provided by EDUCatt, these grants support students facing temporary and exceptional circumstances, helping them continue their university studies. Grants are awarded in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the dedicated call for applications.

Financial support for university students with very severe disabilities

Funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, these grants are intended for students with very severe disabilities. They aim to support access to university education by providing a fixed-amount care allowance to help cover the cost of qualified assistance while attending classes as part of their degree programme.

Other opportunities

National and international fellowships, dedicated projects and other awards complement the range of financial support available to students at Università Cattolica.
These initiatives are designed to recognise merit, promote high-quality learning experiences and support students' personal and professional development.