Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (international)

  • Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)

    Rome, Italy

  • Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)

    Rome, Italy

  • Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)

    Rome, Italy

  • Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum)

    Rome, Italy

1,064

Total students

99%

Catholic Faculty

99%

Catholic Students

Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (international)

For eight centuries, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome has been the Dominican center of theological and philosophical study with an emphasis on Thomism. Known as “the Angelicum,” it has many prominent graduates including St. John Paul II, Ven. Fulton Sheen, and Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

Many students pursue graduate studies, but the Angelicum offers strong undergraduate degrees in theology, philosophy, social sciences, canon law, religious studies, and the social sciences, with most programs available in English. All faculty and theologians are approved by the Vatican, and theologians have the canonical mission (similar to the mandatum).

Most professors are Dominican priests, and nearly all professors and students are Catholic. Students come from more than 100 countries. About three-quarters are religious or in religious formation, with the remainder lay people.

Mass is offered daily in English , four days a week in Italian, and one day each week in the Extraordinary Form (Latin). Confession is offered daily, and Adoration is available every day of class.

The Angelicum is not a residential college like many American institutions, so students need to seek out good opportunities for formation and recreation. Student residences are not available on campus, but the Angelicum helps students find off-campus housing. Activities are limited, including occasional pilgrimages and academic conferences, and lay students often connect with students at other local universities.

With an extremely low tuition, the appeal of the Angelicum is undeniable for a student eager for a faithful Dominican education while living independently in the Eternal City.

What we really like:

Earning a pontifical degree from the Angelicum, especially if followed by graduate study, is a great path for anyone in theology or philosophy. American students may also consider the one-semester study abroad program through the Thomistic Institute in Washington, D.C. And Rome is a life-changing education in itself.

Visit Campus

Get in touch with Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas to schedule your campus visit:

Largo Angelicum, 1
00184 Roma RM, Italy

https://www.angelicum.it

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Special Recognition for Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in The Newman Guide in the Following Areas:

  • GOLD: Catholic Trustees

    100% of trustees are Catholic.

  • GOLD: Profession of Faith

    All Catholic faculty and president make the Profession of Faith at least once upon hiring, and all theology faculty have the canonical mission (similar to the mandatum).

  • GOLD: Theology and Philosophy

    At least 24 credits of study in Catholic theology and philosophy required for all undergraduates.

  • GOLD: Honors and Speakers

    Has policy prohibiting honors and speaking invitations to those who publicly oppose Catholic moral teaching and ensures that speakers do not call into question Catholic moral teaching.

  • GOLD: Spiritual Life

    Mass is offered every day on campus and there are scheduled opportunities at least three times/week for Confession & Adoration.

  • GOLD: Catholic Students

    At least 95% of students are Catholic.

All of the colleges recognized in The Newman Guide are serious about faithful Catholic formation and education, but they are quite different in many important respects. Explore their websites, talk to faculty and admissions counselors, and visit their campuses to determine which is right for you!