Education System

Higher Education and the Catholic Church The Catholic Church (represented by the Holy See, also called the Apostolic See, which is a subject of international law), fulfilling its mission of evangelization, devotes particular attention to Academic Institutions of Higher Education (such as Catholic or ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties and specialized institutes), which by their nature aim […]

Education System of the Holy See

Higher Education and the Catholic Church The Catholic Church (represented by the Holy See, also called the Apostolic See, which is a subject of international law), fulfilling its mission of evangelization, devotes particular attention to Academic Institutions of Higher Education (such as Catholic or ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties and specialized institutes), which by their nature aim […]

List of Recognized Higher Education Institutions of the Holy See

Academic Institutions recognized by the Holy See The Database of Ecclesiastical Higher Education Institutions – being an authoritative list – includes all higher education institutions that have been erected, approved, or accredited by the Dicastery for Culture and Education (before 2022: Congregation for Catholic Education) as part of the Holy See’s education system (following the […]

Dicastery for Culture and Education

The Dicastery for Culture and Education gives practical expression to the concern of the Apostolic See for the promotion and organization of Catholic education, according to the provisions of the 2022 Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium, especially articles 153-162. The Dicastery is responsible for: The structure of the Dicastery The Dicastery for Culture and Education currently […]

Catholic Universities

Academic university institutions of the Catholic Church are distinguished according to their aims, disciplines and programmes. Generally, there are two different kinds of institutions: Catholic Universities and Academies, in general, abide by the national law in the country where they are located, whereas ecclesiastical universities and Faculties depend directly upon the Holy See regarding their […]

Ecclesiastical Higher Education Institutions

Academic university institutions of the Catholic Church are distinguished according to their aims, disciplines and programmes. Generally, there are two different kinds of institutions: Ecclesiastical universities and Faculties depend directly upon the Holy See regarding their institution, their accreditation (including quality assurance), and the approval of their programmes and degrees and, therefore, are part of […]

Holy See

Holy See International Center for Recognition (ICR) Dicastery for Culture and EducationPiazza Pio XII, 300120 Città del Vaticano Phone Number: 06 69 88 41 67E-mail: [email protected]  Website: http://www.educatio.va/content/cec/en/international-recognition-center.html Education Education System of the Holy See Higher Education and the Catholic Church The Catholic Church (represented by the Holy See, also called the Apostolic See, which is a […]