John Cabot University
John Cabot University is an American institution of higher education in Rome, Italy. The mission of the University is to provide an educational experience firmly rooted in the American tradition of the liberal arts and solidly international in orientation.
About the institution
John Cabot University is an extraordinary place to earn your Bachelor’s degree. The Eternal City will be your classroom, with hundreds of excellent museums, monuments, and historical sites at your fingertips. You will learn not only from Rome’s thousands of years of history, but also from your professors, classmates, and alumni, who have lived, studied, and worked all over the world (over 75 different countries). From Business Administration to International Affairs to Art History, JCU is full of opportunities for students looking for an international experience abroad. Students can choose from 14 majors and 23 minors to make their degree unique! Not to mention we transfer university credits from your IB diploma/certificate! We offer financial aid to all students based on both their academic performance and financial need. Students enrolled at JCU can also take part of our Direct Exchange Program, allowing you to go study at any of our partner universities around the world for a semester or two while still paying JCU tuition.
Number of Undergraduate Students
1800
Student to Faculty Ratio
18:1
Size of Instituition
Small Institution <5000
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Campus Style
Urban Campus in Central Rome (Trastevere Neighborhood)
Education Model
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model)
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - For-credit internships are optional but available to all students who meet internship requirements.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - JCU has direct exchange agreements with several universities worldwide.
Cost of Tuition
€ 21,700
Funding
International Students - Available to ALL students and is divided into two categories: merit-based aid and need-based aid. Awards are sent once and if the student is accepted. Our scholarships do not cover personal expenses such as housing, travel, books, and other miscellaneous costs.
IB Grade Requirements
minimum score of 28 and above
UFP Grade Requirements
We do not accept Foundation Year
Subjects
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Business and Management | Business |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Legal Studies/Pre-Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
JCU Housing
John Cabot University housing is Italian by nature in every way! Our apartments can have varied floor plans, aesthetics, furnishings or locations. The housing options available through John Cabot University Housing are the Gianicolo Residence, Lungara Apartments and the Trastevere Apartments.