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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.

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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

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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.

Student Activities

Community Service, Club & Organizations, Activities and Trips, Performing Arts, Athletics, Religious Life and Multiculturalism

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