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Pontificia Università della Santa Croce

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Overview

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce (Pontifical University of the Holy Cross) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rome, Vatican City State. Founded in 1984, Pontificia Università della Santa Croce (PUSC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Dicastery for Culture and Education. PUSC offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. International students are welcome to apply. PUSC also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym PUSC
Founded 1984
Motto
Colours
Mascot

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Location

Address Piazza di Sant'Apollinare 49
Rome
00186
Vatican City State
Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Phone Number 06 681 641
Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Fax Number 06 6816 4400
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Pontifical University of the Holy Cross's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Dicastery for Culture and Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1985


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agenzia della Santa Sede per la Valutazione e la Promozione della Qualità nelle Facoltà Ecclesiastiche (AVEPRO)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Pontificia Università della Santa Croce as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's academic range and degree level offering.



Pontificia Università della Santa Croce: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's areas of study and degree levels currently offered.

Programs and Courses

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pontificia Università della Santa Croce categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce.



Pontificia Università della Santa Croce: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Pontificia Università della Santa Croce website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Admission Office Admission Office

Piazza di Sant'Apollinare 49
Roma 00186
06 6681 641


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Size and Profile


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Control Type Control Type

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Opus Dei - www.opusdei.org



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Facilities and Services

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Facilities


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Library


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Services


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Pontificia Università della Santa Croce consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce
  • School of Theology
  • School of Philosophy
  • School of Canon Law
  • School of Social Institutional Communications
  • Institute of Higher Religious Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Conferenza dei Rettori delle Università Pontificie Romane (CRUIPRO)
  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontificia Università della Santa Croce public or private?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Pontificia Università della Santa Croce profit or non-profit?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Pontificia Università della Santa Croce in terms of enrollment?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Pontificia Università della Santa Croce in terms of academic staff?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Pontificia Università della Santa Croce a coeducational institution?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce use?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Pontificia Università della Santa Croce affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Opus Dei - www.opusdei.org

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce admit international students?

Yes.

What is Pontificia Università della Santa Croce's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Pontificia Università della Santa Croce PUSC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Pontificia Università della Santa Croce PUSC located?

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is located in Rome, , Vatican City State. Address: Piazza di Sant'Apollinare 49.

Is Pontificia Università della Santa Croce PUSC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is accredited by Dicastery for Culture and Education (since 1985).

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce have a university library?

Yes

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce offer career services?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università della Santa Croce have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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