Maternity and parenting support

In order to support motherhood and parenthood, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore has approved by Rector's Decree some provisions for students of all campuses.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, or in any case up to the first year of life of the son or daughter, the mother or father is provided with financial benefits in addition to those already provided for by the General Regulations for the determination of university fees.

Extensions of instalment payment deadlines, logistical facilitations for accessing campuses, taking admission tests to degree programmes, following teaching activities, taking exams and final examinations are also granted.

In addition, in the event of the birth of a son or daughter or the adoption of a child up to 12 years of age, students who have become parents can obtain a temporary suspension of their university career, during which contributions are not due.

To access the benefits, you must send an email to the support email address. genitorialita@unicatt.it the "Pregnancy and Parenthood Notification Form", attaching  a health document relating to the state of pregnancy or birth certificate.

The guidelines published here define in detail the aid and how to take advantage of these facilities.