About us
The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross is an institution set up by the Holy See. Started by Opus Dei in 1984, the university aims to provide an effective instrument for formation and research in the service of the universal Church.
Born in the heart Rome, the University of the Holy Cross is open to priests, seminarians, religious and lay people, both men and women, coming from dioceses all over the world.
With a ratio of one academic staff for nine students, the University offers ongoing formation for both its academic staff and students, giving a special emphasis on current issues.
Most of the members of the academic staff hold degrees from both secular and ecclesiastical universities.
Born in the heart Rome, the University of the Holy Cross is open to priests, seminarians, religious and lay people, both men and women, coming from dioceses all over the world.
With a ratio of one academic staff for nine students, the University offers ongoing formation for both its academic staff and students, giving a special emphasis on current issues.
Most of the members of the academic staff hold degrees from both secular and ecclesiastical universities.
What our University offers
Focus on teaching
One academic staff for every nine students. Both academic staff and students are offered constant opportunities to deepen their knowledge, to broaden their culture and to improve their formation, specially in matters of current public interest.
One academic staff for every nine students. Both academic staff and students are offered constant opportunities to deepen their knowledge, to broaden their culture and to improve their formation, specially in matters of current public interest.
Research
The University offers four doctoral courses and publishes three journals. In the last academic year, 40 books by faculty members and 78 doctoral theses were published. Several conferences, symposia and workshops were held.
Quest for answers
Love for the Church and passion for finding answers to the challenges of our times underlie the thrust of the University's academic work.
The University offers four doctoral courses and publishes three journals. In the last academic year, 40 books by faculty members and 78 doctoral theses were published. Several conferences, symposia and workshops were held.
Quest for answers
Love for the Church and passion for finding answers to the challenges of our times underlie the thrust of the University's academic work.
Faculties
Information
Seminars