John Cabot University
Rome · LazioPrivateFounded 1972
Recorded values
51
Excluding editorial notes
With a source
94%
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With a read date
94%
The rest could be any age
Editorial assessment
Somebody’s judgement, not a sourced value. Useful for shortlisting, not for a decision.
- Tier
- Solid
- Selectivity
- Low-Medium
- Strong subjects
- Liberal Arts, Communications, Business, Art History
- Fit notes
- American-style university, full English. Easier admissions, US transfer students.
- Tuition summary
- USD 25,000 to 30,000
- English bachelor
- Yes
- English master
- Some
- Teaching languages
- English
- Summary
- American-style university, full English. Easier admissions, US transfer students.
Standing and scale
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Students
1882 (2025)
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International
35%
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Acceptance rate
59%
JCU practices holistic admissions reviewing academic records, essay, recommendations, and interview.
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Fees
Money is kept as written. German sources use a thousands dot and a decimal comma.
4/4 sourced
Tuition bachelor noneu
22,700 EUR
Non-EU/Non-US/Non-Canadian citizens pay in EUR. Students must choose billing currency at the start of studies and cannot change.
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Tuition master noneu
20,000 EUR
Same rate for Art History and International Affairs MA programs
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Application fee
50 EUR
USD 50 for U.S. and Canadian citizens only
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Application fee
50 EUR
USD 50 for U.S. and Canadian citizens only; Waived for current JCU students and alumni
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Deadlines
A deadline is a date for a given intake and applicant group, never a single number.
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Early Action
November 15
Notification: December 15, Deposit Deadline: May 15, Payment Deadline: July 15
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Regular Decision
March 1
Notification: Rolling Admission, Deposit Deadline: May 15, Payment Deadline: July 15; International students requiring a study visa should apply by the Regular Decision deadline at the latest to ensure sufficient time for visa processing.
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Late Decision I
May 1
Notification: Rolling Admission, Deposit Deadline: May 15, Payment Deadline: July 15
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Regular Decision
October 15
Notification: Rolling Admission, Deposit Deadline: November 1, Payment Deadline: November 30
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Late Decision I
November 15
Notification: Rolling Admission, Deposit Deadline: December 5, Payment Deadline: December 5
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Late Decision II
December 15
Only available to students who do NOT require a study visa; Notification: Rolling Admission, Deposit Deadline: December 20, Payment Deadline: December 20
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Summer I
April 15
Payment Deadline: April 30
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Summer II
May 15
Payment Deadline: May 30
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Language requirements
5/5 sourced
Ielts
CEFR C1 required for direct admission; Approximately 6.5-7.0 for C1; 5.5-6.5 for B2; 4.0-5.5 for B1 · Any
JCU does not publish a fixed minimum band score; C1 corresponds approximately to IELTS 6.5-7.5
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Toefl
95 · Any
Home edition accepted; ENLUS II range: 72-94, ENLUS I range: 42-71
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Cambridge
180 or higher (C1) · Any
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Ielts
7 · Master
7.0 in each subtest
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Cambridge
C1 Advanced 185 · Master
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Credential requirements
Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.
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Moi acceptance
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Ibcc equivalence
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Hec attestation
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Documents required
PakistanTranscripts not in English or Italian must be accompanied by a certified English language translation
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Scholarships
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Presidential Scholarship
Up to EUR 7,000 (USD 9,500) per year
Exceptional academic achievement at time of entry Renewable
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Global Explorer Scholarship
Full tuition
Outstanding international students Most prestigious scholarship at JCU
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Dean's Scholarship
Partial tuition
Strong academic record
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Expansion Scholarship
EUR 4,000-8,000 annually
Exceptional students from Central and South America (including Mexico)
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Italian Merit Scholarship
Varies
Students from Italian secondary schools
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Secchia Scholarship Programme
Varies
Based on academic merit and financial need
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JCU Assistance Grant
Up to EUR/USD 4,000
Demonstrated financial need
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Full Presidential Graduate Tuition Grants
Full tuition
Students of limited means and/or extraordinary academic achievement; 1-2 awards per degree per year
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Partial Graduate Tuition Grants
Partial tuition
Students of limited means and/or extraordinary academic achievement
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Regina A. Lee MA Art History Scholarship
amount not recorded
MA in Art History applicants One highly qualified candidate each fall
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Frank J. Guarini MA International Affairs Scholarship
amount not recorded
MA in International Affairs applicants One highly qualified candidate each fall
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JCU Alumni Discount
10% tuition discount
JCU alumni and former study abroad students Not applicable for those who receive full tuition fellowships
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Social Hub Housing Scholarship
Housing scholarship
One student from each MA program via Social Hub Talent Foundation partnership
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Housing
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Available
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Support services
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International student advisor
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Orientation days
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Visa support
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Career services
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Health insurance support
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Counseling
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English language support
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Disability accommodations
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Post study work
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Living cost shared room
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Living cost studio
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Courses
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