Pontifical University of the Holy Cross: Statistics

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# 4256 of 14,131 In the World
# 1143 of 2,786 In Europe
# 74 of 88 In Italy
# 10 of 19 In Lazio
# 8 of 17 In Rome
# 2042 of 14,131 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
Top 1-3 For 6 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

76%

Enrollment

2,754

Religion

Christian

Languages

Italian;English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate76%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate acceptable for University admission in the country of award
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - January; February - June)
Enrollment2,754

We've calculated the 76% acceptance rate for Pontifical University of the Holy Cross 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 University of the Holy Cross.

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 University of the Holy Cross faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Pontifical University of the Holy Cross.

Centre : Center for Priestly Formation

Pastoral Studies

Department/Division : Department of Languages

Classical Languages Modern Languages

Institute : Higher Institute of Religious Studies

Religious Studies

School : Canon Law

Canon Law

School : Church Communications

Communication Studies Information Sciences

School : Philosophy

Philosophy

School : Theology

Theology

Programs and Degrees

Baccalaureatus

Communication Studies Philosophy Theology

Licentia

Canon Law Communication Studies Philosophy Theology

Doctoratus

Canon Law Communication Studies Philosophy Theology

Research profile

Pontifical University of the Holy Cross has published 806 scientific papers with 3,405 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.

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21 Notable alumni

Antoine de Rochebrune

1. Antoine de Rochebrune

1964-. (aged 62)
Catholic priest
Antoine de Rochebrune is a French Roman Catholic priest. He is the vicar, or representative, of Opus Dei in France since 1999.
Onésimo Díaz Hernández

2. Onésimo Díaz Hernández

1966-. (aged 60)
Catholic priest university teacher writer historian
Onésimo Díaz Hernández is a Spanish historian known for his publications regarding the history of Spain in the twentieth century.
Kurian Mathew Vayalumkal

3. Kurian Mathew Vayalumkal

1966-. (aged 60)
Catholic priest Catholic bishop
Kurian Mathew Vayalumkal is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See as Apostolic Nuncio to Chile. He was the Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands from 2016 to 2021 and to Algeria and Tunisia from 2021-2025.
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Francesco Lepore

4. Francesco Lepore

1976-. (aged 50)
LGBTQ rights activist Catholic priest writer church historian journalist
Francesco Lepore, born on May 9, 1976, is a former priest of the Diocese of Benevento and minor official in the Roman Curia who became a journalist and an LGBTQ activist after leaving the church.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names PUSCPontificia Università della Santa Croce
Founded 1984
Academic calendar October to June (October - January; February - June)
Address Piazza S. Apollinare, 49 Roma, 00186 Italy
City Population 2,748,000
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