Pontifical Lateran University: Statistics

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# 5340 of 14,131 In the World
# 1328 of 2,786 In Europe
# 1 of 1 In Vatican
# 2804 of 14,131 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
Top 1-3 For 3 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

34%

Enrollment

1,868

Religion

Christian

Languages

Italian

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Bachelor

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate34%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or high school graduation certificate (level of study required for access to university in student's home country)
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - January; February-June)
Enrollment1,868

We've calculated the 34% acceptance rate for Pontifical Lateran University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Pontifical Lateran University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Pontifical Lateran University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Pontifical Lateran University.

Centre : Advanced Studies

Classical Languages Economics Italian Journalism Law Modern Languages

Faculty : Canon Law

Canon Law

Faculty : Civil Law

Civil Law Public Law

Faculty : Philosophy

Philosophy

Faculty : Theology

Theology

Institute : Pastoral Studies

Catholic Theology Pastoral Studies

Institute : Utriusque Iuris

Canon Law Comparative Law

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pontifical Lateran University.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No No No
Business No No No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No

Baccalaureatus

Canon Law Philosophy Theology

Licentia

Canon Law Civil Law

Doctoratus

Canon Law Civil Law Modern Languages Philosophy Theology

Research profile

Pontifical Lateran University has published 495 scientific papers with 713 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Computer Science, Psychology, Art & Design, and Environmental Science.

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100 Notable alumni

Antoine Camilleri

1. Antoine Camilleri

1965-. (aged 61)
Catholic priest Catholic bishop
Antoine Camilleri is a Maltese prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the Under-Secretary for Relations with States in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, until he was named an archbishop and given the title of apostolic nuncio in 2019. He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1999.
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Marin Barišić

2. Marin Barišić

1947-. (aged 79)
university teacher Catholic bishop Catholic priest
Marin Barišić is a Croatian archbishop. He served as Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Split-Makarska, from 2000 to 2022.
Karel Otčenášek

3. Karel Otčenášek

1920-2011 (aged 91)
Catholic bishop writer Catholic priest
Karel Otčenášek was a Czech prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Jacques-Paul Martin

4. Jacques-Paul Martin

1908-1992 (aged 84)
Catholic priest Catholic bishop
Jacques-Paul Martin was a French Roman Catholic cardinal, raised to the cardinalate in 1988.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names PULPontificia Università Lateranense
Founded 1773
Academic calendar October to June (October - January; February-June)
Address Piazza S. Giovanni in Laterano 4 Città del Vaticano, 00184 Vatican
City Population 1,000
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