John Cabot University

John Cabot University, founded in 1972 is an American accredited liberal arts institution located in the heart of Rome.

What sets JCU apart is its international community. With 1,700+ students representing over 75 nations, small class sizes of just 18 students, and professors who act as mentors, JCU students benefit from personalized attention and extensive learning opportunities in a welcoming environment.

The University also offers credits for IB certificates and diplomas. IB examinations taken at the higher level are worth 6 semester hours of credit and those taken at the standard level are worth 3 semester hours of credit.

JCU offers Bachelor’s degrees in Art History, Business Administration, Classical Studies, Communications, Economics and Finance, English Literature, History, Humanistic Studies, International Affairs, International Business, Italian Studies, Marketing, Political Science, and Psychological Science.

Minors are offered in all the major fields above except for International Business. Additionally, students can also choose to minor in Art and Design, Creative Writing, Digital Media Arts and Production, Entrepreneurship, Gender Studies, Legal Studies, Mathematics, and Philosophy.

The University’s vibrant Student Life is also an integral and exciting part of the student’s journey. JCU currently has 20 clubs and organizations: Arab Student Association, Art History Society, Asian Culture Club, Black and African Student Association, Board Game Club, Business Society, Film Appreciation Club, Grassroots Environmental Club, Interfaith Alliance, International Relations Society, Model United Nations, Newspaper Club, Organization of Latin American Cultures, Queer Alliance, Slavic Cultural Club, STAND, Student Government, Studio Art and Design Club, Universities Fighting World Hunger, and Women’s Leadership Initiative.

John Cabot University is proud to support students financially with generous merit and need-based awards. 85% of JCU students receive a JCU scholarship and/or grant. Additionally, JCU has awarded over $4million in scholarships and grants per year.

John Cabot University students pursue graduate studies at prestigious institutions, including Columbia, NYU, Harvard, and the London School of Economics.

JCU accepts applications twice a year, in September and in January.

For more information, contact admissions@johncabot.edu