Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore reports increase in enrollments

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore has reported a 3.4% increase in new enrollments for the 2026/2027 academic year, with a total of 12,236 students compared to 11,834 during the same period last year. This growth includes a 3% rise in undergraduate programs and a 4.2% increase in graduate programs.

International student enrollment saw a significant rise of 13.4%. International students currently represent 7% of the total new enrollments, with 10% of those in undergraduate courses and 5% in master's programs coming from abroad.

The university operates across five campuses located in Milan, Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona, and Rome. Notably, the Piacenza campus experienced a higher growth rate, with undergraduate enrollments up 12.4% and graduate enrollments up 14.3%, resulting in a 13.2% overall increase at that location.