Salesian Pontifical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5215 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1311 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #79 of 88 | In Italy |
| #12 of 19 | In Lazio |
| #10 of 17 | In Rome |
| #2901 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unisal.it
- Languages
- Italian
- Acceptance rate
- 76%*
* Salesian Pontifical University 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) |
| Enrollment | 1,738 |
| Full time employee | 259 |
| Student:staff ratio | 7:1 |
Research profile
Salesian Pontifical University has published 416 scientific papers with 2,433 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Environmental Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Social Psychology.
Salesian Pontifical University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 3 |
| 2003 | 9 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 4 | 18 |
| 2007 | 13 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 | 19 |
| 2009 | 6 | 14 |
| 2010 | 4 | 33 |
| 2011 | 12 | 30 |
| 2012 | 7 | 32 |
| 2013 | 10 | 30 |
| 2014 | 22 | 49 |
| 2015 | 28 | 96 |
| 2016 | 27 | 130 |
| 2017 | 29 | 124 |
| 2018 | 31 | 117 |
| 2019 | 22 | 160 |
| 2020 | 38 | 239 |
| 2021 | 29 | 282 |
| 2022 | 16 | 256 |
| 2023 | 42 | 287 |
| 2024 | 15 | 274 |
| 2025 | 10 | 234 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 2.250 per annum (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 2.250 per annum (EUR) |
Salesian Pontifical University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Salesian Pontifical University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Baccalaureatus | Communication Studies, Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Education, Theology |
|---|---|
| Licentia | Communication Studies, Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Education, Theology |
| Doctoratus | Communication Studies, Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Welfare and Protective Services |
Salesian Pontifical University alumni
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Tarcisio Bertone
- Occupations
- Catholic priestdiplomatuniversity teacherLatin Catholic bishop
- Biography
-
Tarcisio Pietro Evasio Bertone SDB is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church and a Vatican diplomat. A cardinal since 2003, he served as Archbishop of Vercelli from 1991 to 1995, as Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop of Genoa from 2002 to 2006, and as Cardinal Secretary of State from 2006 to 2013. On 10 May 2008, he was named Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati.
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Guido Marini
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishopuniversity teachertheologian
- Biography
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Guido Marini is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the bishop of Tortona in northern Italy. A priest since 1989, from 2007 to 2021 he was Master of Pontifical Liturgical Ceremonies, serving under Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Before joining the papal household, Marini worked in the Archdiocese of Genoa, where he was the personal secretary to three archbishops from 1988 to 2003, chief liturgist from 2004 to 2007, and chancellor from 2005 to 2007.
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Joseph Zen
- Years
- 1932-.. (age 94)
- Occupations
- Latin Catholic priestCatholic bishop
- Biography
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Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, SDB is a Chinese Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Hong Kong from 2002 to 2009. He was made a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 and has been outspoken on issues regarding human rights, political freedom, and religious liberty. He is a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco.
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Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
- Occupations
- Catholic bishopCatholic priestpolitician
- Biography
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Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, SDB, commonly known as Carlos Belo or Ximenes Belo is an East Timorese prelate of the Catholic Church. He became a bishop in 1988 and served as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Díli from 1988 to 2002. In 1996, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with José Ramos-Horta for working "towards a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in East Timor". He is a professed member of the Salesians.
Salesian Pontifical University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Christian and Classical Letters | Classical Languages |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Clinical Psychology, Education, Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Philosophy, Social Welfare |
| Faculty : Social Communication Sciences | Communication Studies, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Faculty : Theology | Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | UNISAL Università Pontificia Salesiana |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 |
| Accreditation | AVEPRO - The Holy See’s Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties, Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See |
Location and contacts
| Address | Piazza dell' Ateneo Salesiano, 1 Roma, 00139 Italy |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,748,000 |