Pontifical University of the Holy Cross: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4256 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1143 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #74 of 88 | In Italy |
| #10 of 19 | In Lazio |
| #8 of 17 | In Rome |
| #2042 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- pusc.it
- Languages
- Italian;English
- Acceptance rate
- 76%*
* The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate acceptable for University admission in the country of award |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - January; February - June) |
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.
Pontifical University of the Holy Cross majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 4 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 | 6 |
| 2007 | 11 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 24 |
| 2010 | 17 | 35 |
| 2011 | 16 | 65 |
| 2012 | 28 | 90 |
| 2013 | 34 | 112 |
| 2014 | 25 | 131 |
| 2015 | 40 | 140 |
| 2016 | 56 | 149 |
| 2017 | 70 | 196 |
| 2018 | 102 | 177 |
| 2019 | 54 | 205 |
| 2020 | 66 | 364 |
| 2021 | 41 | 333 |
| 2022 | 40 | 322 |
| 2023 | 54 | 394 |
| 2024 | 39 | 360 |
| 2025 | 17 | 294 |
Programs and Degrees
| Baccalaureatus | Communication Studies, Philosophy, Theology |
|---|---|
| Licentia | Canon Law, Communication Studies, Philosophy, Theology |
| Doctoratus | Canon Law, Communication Studies, Philosophy, Theology |
Pontifical University of the Holy Cross alumni
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Rainer Woelki
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishopnon-fiction writerphilosopher
- Biography
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Rainer Maria Woelki is a German Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Cologne since 2014. This came following his election by the Cathedral Chapter to succeed Joachim Meisner. He previously served as Archbishop of Berlin. He was made a cardinal in 2012.
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Chad Ripperger
- Occupations
- philosopherexorcistCatholic priest
- Biography
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Chad Alec Ripperger is an American Catholic priest, theologian, and exorcist. He also founded the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, a traditionalist Catholic association in the Archdiocese of Denver, Colorado, United States, known as the Doloran Fathers. Ripperger is noted for his public commentary on metaphysics, the Mass, spiritual warfare, mental health, and prayer, particularly in relation to his work on deliverance ministry. His views have drawn both supporters and critics, with some commentators expressing concern about traditionalist values and the controversial nature of certain claims he has made.
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Grzegorz Kaszak
- Occupations
- theologianCatholic bishopCatholic priest
- Biography
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Grzegorz Kaszak is a Polish prelate of the Catholic Church who was Bishop of Sosnowiec from 2009 to 2023. He was secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Family from 2007 to 2009.
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Peter Ebere Okpaleke
- Enrolled in the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
- Studied canon law
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishop
- Biography
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Peter Ebere Okpaleke listen is a Nigerian prelate and cardinal of the Catholic Church who has been Bishop of Ekwulobia since 29 April 2020. He was appointed Bishop of Ahiara in 2012 and consecrated in 2013, but after the local clergy and laity insisted on an Mbaise bishop instead, he was installed as bishop of Ekwulobia. He was elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis on 27 August, 2022.
Pontifical University of the Holy Cross faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | PUSC Pontificia Università della Santa Croce |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Piazza S. Apollinare, 49 Roma, 00186 Italy |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,748,000 |