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Pontificia Università Lateranense

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Overview

Pontificia Università Lateranense (Pontifical Lateran University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rome, Vatican City State. Founded in 1773, Pontificia Università Lateranense (PUL) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Dicastery for Culture and Education. PUL provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 253-year-old Vatican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply. PUL also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Pontificia Università Lateranense's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontificia Università Lateranense's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontificia Università Lateranense' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Pontificia Università Lateranense's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Pontifical Lateran University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym PUL
Founded 1773
Motto
Colours
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Location

Address Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 4
Rome
00120
Vatican City State
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Pontificia Università Lateranense Phone Number 06 6989 5599
Pontificia Università Lateranense Fax Number 06 6988 6508
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Pontifical Lateran University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Pontificia Università Lateranense's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Pontificia Università Lateranense you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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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 Lateranense 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 Lateranense Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense's academic range and degree level offering.



Pontificia Università Lateranense: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
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Programs and Courses

Pontificia Università Lateranense Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Pontificia Università Lateranense Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense.



Pontificia Università Lateranense: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students		 Not reported Not reported
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students		 Not reported Not reported

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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 Lateranense Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Pontificia Università Lateranense website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Pontificia Università Lateranense Admission Info


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Pontificia Università Lateranense has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontificia Università Lateranense '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 Lateranense's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Admission Office Admission Office

Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 4
Rome 00120
06 69895599


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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 Lateranense's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Pontificia Università Lateranense Size and Profile


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontificia Università Lateranense has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Pontificia Università Lateranense's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Control Type Control Type

Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pontificia Università Lateranense is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Pontificia Università Lateranense Facilities


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pontificia Università Lateranense's Library


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Pontificia Università Lateranense Services


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Pontificia Università Lateranense's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Pontificia Università Lateranense Organisational Structure

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

Pontificia Università Lateranense
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Civil Law
  • Faculty of Canon Law
  • "Utriusque Iuris" Institute
  • "Redemptor Hominis" Pastoral Institute

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Memberships and Affiliations

Pontificia Università Lateranense Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Fédération des Universités Catholiques Européennes (FUCE)
  • International Federation of Chatolic Universities (FIUC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontificia Università Lateranense public or private?

Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense profit or non-profit?

Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense in terms of enrollment?

Pontificia Università Lateranense has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Pontificia Università Lateranense in terms of academic staff?

Pontificia Università Lateranense's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Pontificia Università Lateranense a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Pontificia Università Lateranense use?

Pontificia Università Lateranense 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 Lateranense affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense admit international students?

Yes.

What is Pontificia Università Lateranense's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Pontificia Università Lateranense 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Pontificia Università Lateranense PUL?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Pontificia Università Lateranense PUL located?

Pontificia Università Lateranense is located in Rome, , Vatican City State. Address: Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 4.

Is Pontificia Università Lateranense PUL accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Pontificia Università Lateranense is accredited by Dicastery for Culture and Education (since ).

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense have a university library?

Yes

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense offer career services?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Università Lateranense have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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