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Overview<\/h2>\n

The Pontifical Urban University, also known as Urbaniana<\/em>, is a major pontifical university in Rome founded in 1627<\/strong> by Pope Urban VIII. It is governed by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and is widely known for preparing clergy, religious, and lay students from mission territories for work in the Church. The university\u2019s academic life centers on theology, philosophy, canon law, and missiology, with a strong emphasis on international study and missionary formation. Urbaniana also supports intercultural dialogue and academic excellence within the Catholic intellectual tradition\u2014helping students build the theological and practical skills needed for service to the Church and global society.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nPontifical Urban University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1627<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPontifical University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nRome, Italy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.urbaniana.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Note:<\/strong> Tuition can vary by academic year, nationality, and program requirements. The figures below are approximate and should be confirmed with the university\u2019s admissions office before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (approx.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor’s Degree<\/td>\n\u20ac1,200 \u2013 \u20ac1,600 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Licentiate Programs<\/td>\n\u20ac1,600 \u2013 \u20ac2,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctorate Programs<\/td>\n\u20ac2,000 \u2013 \u20ac2,300 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n