International
Internationalization has been an intrinsic part of Ca’ Foscari’s identity since its foundation in 1868 as Italy's first Graduate School of Commerce. The Treviso Campus embraces this vision, aiming to educate professionals capable of operating successfully in multicultural contexts by providing them with the tools to manage economic exchange, institutional relations, and mediation processes.
The goal is to train professionals who can bridge language and cultural barriers—not only within global enterprises, but also across international organizations, public entities, and third-sector organizations.
Degree programmes in English
Global development and Entrepreneurship
This master's degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and characteristics of development processes on a global scale. It integrates economic, managerial, geographic, and cultural knowledge, which are essential for understanding and managing the complexity of trade relations, production networks, and investment projects in international markets. The program offers the opportunity to participate in a Double Degree with EM Strasbourg Business School.
Website: www.unive.it/degree/emr12
Opportunities
Studying and Internship abroad
Thanks to periods of study abroad, students have the opportunity to refine and develop their language skills through direct immersion, build on the knowledge acquired during their studies, and familiarize themselves with the culture and society of their host country. Ca’ Foscari offers study opportunities all over the world.
Students are also offered the chance to participate in international internships that complement and enrich their academic profiles. These experiences allow students to combine study with practical work, gaining deeper insight into their academic disciplines and learning processes while facilitating career choices through direct exposure to the professional world prior to graduation.
University Language Centre
The University Language Centre (CLA) is the reference point for foreign language learning and certification at Ca' Foscari University. The Centre offers a wide range of training paths — from English to Chinese, as well as Italian for foreigners — and manages language proficiency tests and the issuance of recognized international certifications, supporting students and other professionals in their global growth journey.
Venice International University
Venice International University (VIU), located on the island of San Servolo, is an international network for advanced education founded by Ca’ Foscari University in 1995. Its purpose is to offer professors, researchers, and students from all over the world training opportunities in an international context, fostering the exchange of ideas and knowledge. VIU offers a wide variety of academic and scientific initiatives mainly focusing on: sustainable development, climate change, ageing, urban growth, global ethics, and cultural heritage.
Ca’ Foscari School for International Education
The Ca’ Foscari School for International Education (SIE) offers educational activities and experiences for both international and local students. It organizes annual preparatory programs for university enrollment (Foundation Year), Summer Schools, and other summer courses.
Ecotopia
Ecotopia is an international training program taught entirely in English that focuses on topics related to economics, management, finance, business, and sustainability. It includes a 10-month mobility period abroad at one of the partner universities and attendance at least at one Summer School. This program is aimed at students enrolled in the Bachelor’s degree in International Trade and Tourism.
CFA Institute Research Challenge
A global competition that annually offers students of the Master’s degree program in Global Development and Entrepreneurship hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Acting as financial analysts, the selected teams compete in preparing an Equity Research report on a publicly traded company. The competition tests skills in analysis, valuation, report writing, teamwork, and presentation.