Ca’ Foscari International College
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Opening Ceremony
Who sets the rules when an algorithm makes the calls?
We live in a world where algorithms influence what we buy, how we stay informed, and even who gets hired. But how well are we actually protected as citizens and consumers?
To mark the Opening Ceremony, the doors of the Collegio Internazionale are opening to the public.
Keynote Speaker: Guido Smorto, Full Professor of Comparative Private Law and expert in digital technology law, presenting the Lectio Magistralis: “Rethinking the Rules of Our Collective Life in a Digital Society”
Join us to explore the direction of the digital market, how our rights are evolving, and the tools needed to navigate this transition.
- When: October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Where: Gianni Toniolo Hall,, Magazzino 4 San Basilio, Venice
- Free admission for the Ca' Foscari community and the general public (subject to availability)
- Reserve your spot by emailing collegio.internazionale@unive.it
The College
Ca' Foscari International College is the honor school of Ca’ Foscari University, fully recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. We are proud members of the ASSI network [ITA] (connecting Italy’s 10 university honors schools) and the EFC - Educating Future Citizens network [ITA].
Since 2012, we’ve been selecting top-performing students from Italy and around the world, offering them a personalized, high-level, interdisciplinary learning programme.
Our core strengths are international outlook and multidisciplinary learning.
As a College student, you’ll enroll in your chosen degree program at Ca’ Foscari while taking part in an exclusive, English-taught honors curriculum. This extra programme features interdisciplinary courses, hands-on workshops, and cultural activities designed to build advanced academic knowledge and real-world skills.
Admission is competitive and merit-based. Joining the College entails a full package of benefits:
- full access to the College’s exclusive programme;
- enrollment in your chosen Ca’ Foscari degree programme;
- 10 months of accommodation at the Camplus Santa Marta residence in Venice;
- dedicated 1-on-1 academic tutoring and support.
Mission
We recruit and empower young bright minds from all over the world. Our goal is to deliver an exceptional, tailored educational experience built on international exposure and multidisciplinary thinking. On top of your standard degree, our English-taught honors programme helps you develop cutting-edge knowledge and essential soft skills. Joining the College means becoming part of a prestigious Italian and global network, growing both academically and personally right in the heart of Venice.
College life
At the International College, you’ll join a tight-knit, vibrant and global community. Living and studying alongside peers from every corner of the world isn't just an academic boost—it's a life-changing personal experience.
In this culturally rich environment, you’ll develop a truly global mindset, further enhanced by mandatory study or internship periods abroad. Our goal is simple: to create an inspiring hub where brilliant minds thrive, exchange ideas and build a lively community. This constant flow of ideas is enriched by guest lectures and contributions from top international and Italian professors.
During the academic year, students stay at the Camplus Santa Marta residence [ITA], located in a charming residential area of Venice's historic center. The campus is conveniently close to major university sites and just 15 minutes from the central train station and transport hubs. Right on your doorstep, you’ll find the University Theater, a sports center, student dining hall and a local weekly market.
Space and Amenities:
- fully equipped rooms with built-in kitchenettes;
- a dedicated study room and a lounge room just for College students;
- on-site amenities open to all residents: a restaurant-bar (open 6 days a week), meeting rooms, fully equipped gym, laundry facilities and parcel delivery lockers.
Network
The ASSI Network [ITA] (Rete ASSI) is the alliance of the 10 Italian Superior Advanced Schools (Scuole Superiori di Ateneo). It is the result of a regulatory framework initiated by the Ministerial Decree DM 231/2023. This network serves as a community where each school is committed to providing its students with the highest quality educational opportunities and academic services.
Educating Future Citizens [ITA] is an initiative promoting innovative pathways to support young people in choosing their academic and research careers through seminars, mentoring and both residential and online training activities.