Pontifical University of the Holy Cross: Statistics

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#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
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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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate acceptable for University admission in the country of award
Academic CalendarOctober 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.

Publications
806
Citations
3,405

Pontifical University of the Holy Cross majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
744 / 3,229
Philosophy
648 / 826
Political Science
421 / 1,488
Law
324 / 1,406
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
255 / 345
Sociology
244 / 2,048
Environmental Science
202 / 425
History
193 / 333
Computer Science
189 / 1,935
Geography and Cartography
168 / 339
Art & Design
149 / 183
Archaeology
135 / 278
Biology
125 / 353
Psychology
117 / 2,626
Linguistics
117 / 252
Engineering
116 / 353
Physics
104 / 391
Business
91 / 1,052
Geology
91 / 214
Literature
86 / 68
Medicine
84 / 2,477
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
72 / 193
Social Psychology
71 / 1,590
Quantum and Particle physics
66 / 275
Economics
65 / 185
Paleontology
65 / 174
Fashion Design
46 / 73
Finance
42 / 114
Mathematics
42 / 1,539
Aesthetics
40 / 56
Classics and Ancient History
38 / 52
Cyber Security
35 / 83
Statistics
34 / 1,518
Genetics
32 / 182
Ecology
31 / 164
Machine Learning
28 / 1,535
Mechanical Engineering
28 / 100
Media Studies
28 / 160
Management
27 / 147
Art History
26 / 35

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
Academic rankings

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

  1. Rainer Woelki

    Rainer Woelki
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1956-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    Catholic priestCatholic bishopnon-fiction writerphilosopher
    Biography

    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.

  2. Chad Ripperger

    Chad Ripperger
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1964-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    philosopherexorcistCatholic priest
    Biography

    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.

  3. Grzegorz Kaszak

    Grzegorz Kaszak
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1964-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    theologianCatholic bishopCatholic priest
    Biography

    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.

  4. Peter Ebere Okpaleke

    Peter Ebere Okpaleke
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1963-.. (age 63)
    Enrolled in the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
    Studied canon law
    Occupations
    Catholic priestCatholic bishop
    Biography

    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.

All 21 notable alumni

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

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