Postgraduate Diploma Programmes and Fellowships

Postgraduate diploma programmes are an advanced postgraduate training programme designed to offer specialised skills and essential skills to perform highly qualified roles. This type of training is specifically aimed at meeting the needs required for the exercise of particular professions, in accordance with European directives and specific legislative regulations (with reference to Ministerial Decree 270/2004).

The duration of the studies varies from a minimum of three years (corresponding to 180 university credits) to a maximum of five years (300 university credits), depending on the chosen subject area. Upon successful completion of the training course, the title of "Specialist" in the chosen field is conferred, recognising the acquisition of advanced and specialised skills in the field of study.

Università Cattolica offers 63 italian taught Postgraduate diploma programme in the healthcare, cultural heritage, psychological and ​​legal professions areas.