Universitá Ca' Foscari is located in Venice, on the north-eastern coast of Italy. It was founded in 1868 as the first business school in Italy. The university currently has a student population of 20 000 and covers a broad range of subjects: foreign languages and literature, humanities, economics, sciences. Languagues, literature and economics have been ranked in second place and fifth place amongst universities in Italy (QS World Rankings, 2022).
Ca' Foscari has several campus buildings located in Venice and Mestre.
Information for exchange students
Welcome Guide
Teaching Language
English, Italian
Subjects/Courses
Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply for an exchange at Ca' Foscari, but make sure to carefully check the course offer in English and the ability to transfer the credits before you apply.
Exchange students can choose freely from the courses offered in English. It is worth noting that courses are taught at different campuses across the island, which means that it is possible that you may have to travel a short distance by foot/water taxi between them. Be mindful of potential timetable clashes.
You can find their course search here.
For a wider and more accurate search, try to only indicate 2023/24 and tick the box for "English taught courses". Course codes containing a "T" stands for "Triennale" (bachelor level) and an "M" stands for "Magistrale" (master level). There are more courses offered at master level than bachelor level.
Please note that courses are NOT taught in the following disciplines:
- Art
- Design
- Law
- Music
- Nutrition
- Sports
- Teacher training (though they offer didactics and specialist subjects such as English and chemistry)
- Theatre
- Medicine and health studies
Erasmus+ grant
Italy is part of the Erasmus+ programme – which means that you can receive an Erasmus+grant if you do an exchange period at Universitá Ca' Foscari.
Read more about Erasmus+ here.
Full Time Studies
ECTS credits:
1 semester = 30 credits
1 full academic year = 60 credits
Academic Calendar
Fall term: September to December
Spring term: February to May
Language Requirements
English at B2 level, and Italian at B2 level should you wish to study courses in Italian. When you submit your application you will simultaneously complete an OLS (online language assessment) through Erasmus+.
Housing
Housing is not guaranteed and is limited in Venice, however Mestre on the main land is not far away, commuter-friendly and offers more choice.
More information about housing can be found here.
Insurance
Exchange students from GU are insured via Kammarkollegiets "Student OUT".
