Do you want to launch a career in the field of economics? The Economics and Business degree is a flexible yet in-depth programme that provides you with the skills you need to critically analyse economic phenomena and tackle the challenge of working for both private businesses and public organizations.

Given that Ca' Foscari has a QS World University ranking in the top 200 universities in the world for Economics & Econometrics, you can be certain that your education at Ca' Foscari is top-notch. And make sure you are ready to be competitive on the job market, the programme ensures you acquire work experience even before your graduate by including a curricular internship, which can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The English-taught curriculum is called Economics, Markets and Finance. Some of the areas of study covered by the programme's course work include:

• Mathematics
• Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis
• Political Economics
• Economic Policy
• Econometrics
• Private and Commercial Law
• Public Finance
• Industrial Economics
• Business Economics and Management

LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER

As a graduate, you'll be ready for employment as a professional in either the public or private sector or as a consultant. Career opportunities can be found in the following fields, among others:

• Accounting
• Financial and Administrative Management
• Banking
• Advertising

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION

• For the Economics, Markets and Finance Curriculum (taught in English), a certified B2-level knowledge of English is required. For the Economics and Business Curriculum (taught in Italian), a certified B2-level knowledge of Italian and a certified B1-level knowledge of English are required.
• EU citizens must take a written entry test that assesses their knowledge of logic and mathematics at a testing centre in Italy. The test is administered in the language of instruction of their chosen curriculum (English or Italian).
• Non-EU citizens must take either an oral entry test (via Skype) or a written test (at a testing centre in Italy) that evaluates their knowledge of logic and mathematics. The test is administered in the language of instruction of the candidate's chosen curriculum. To determine which test you need to take, please get in touch.

TO APPLY, VISIT OUR ONLINE APPLICATION PLATFORM APPLY.UNIVE.IT!

FEES AND FUNDING

Depending on your nationality, the fees range from 700 to 1900 Euros. To know how much your fee would be, contact us!

As a public university in Europe, Ca' Foscari not only keeps tuition fees low, but also provides targeted financial aid for high-achieving international students. Our scholarship offers will be announced in early November 2021, so be sure to check back here or use the form to contact us so we can reach out when the announcement is made.

The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Life at Ca' Foscari is both rewarding and stimulating thanks to a wide range of activities and events organised by the university as well as the students themselves. You can get involved in student clubs and sports, as well as take advantage of everything the city itself has to offer, from international cultural events to some of the world's most beautiful art and architecture. Plus, if you choose to live in Venice's historic centre, you'll surely enjoy living locally and sustainably thanks to the fact that distances are manageable and there are no cars or traffic to compete with.

To get an insider's perspective, why not book an online chat with a current international student? Visit our site or contact us via the form to find out how!

Also be sure to check out our international student Instagram account, @studentlifeinvenice for a window onto life at Ca' Foscari!