John Cabot University
John Cabot University is a private, non-sectarian, American University established in the
Trastevere quarter of Rome, Italy in 1972. It was named after the Italian explorer
Giovanni Caboto. Until 1998 the university was associated academically with
Hiram College located in Hiram, Ohio.
The university remains virtually unknown within the United States but is a popular and unique academic institution for the children of affluent members of Italian society; among its alumni,
Valerio Morabito and
Eleonora Brown, a 1982 graduate. It maintains a distinctly international character with a globally-educated faculty and student body from over 50 different countries. Due to these factors its degree programs in International Business and International Affairs are highly popular with students because of the real-world education the college's atmosphere provides in these fields.Aside from its full time degree-seeking students the university also hosts a variety of study-abroad students from select colleges across the United States inluding:
Tulane University,
Emory University,
Villanova University,
American University and the
University of Notre Dame.
Its classes are taught in the English language but as a result of the university's location, its Italian language courses are broad and in-depth, and fluency is generally expected by a student's junior year in order to apply for opportunities such as internships.
It is accredited in the United States by the Commission on Higher Education of The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is authorised by the Italian Ministry of Public Education to operate as an American liberal arts college in Italy.
Location
The main campus is situated near St. Peter's and the
Vatican City in the charming
Trastevere quarter, with a fine-arts annex on the other side of the Tiber River ([see our location]). The central Rome location means that students are literally surrounded by the history and art of thousands of years. John Cabot's strategic position in this world center of diplomacy, combined with the unique relationship enjoyed with leading multinational corporations, embassies, media and international organizations, also gives JCU students the opportunity to participate in exclusive internship programs and to be first-run candidates for distinguished job openings in the vibrant inter-national market.
Degrees
John Cabot University confers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Art History, Business Administration, Economics, English Literature, Humanistic Studies, International Affairs, Italian Studies and Political Science. There is also a two-year program leading to the Associate of Arts degree. In addition, students may choose to participate in the University of Wales Validation Program in Business Administration, Political Science and International Affairs. Students graduating in this program will receive both a John Cabot degree and an Honors degree from the University of Wales.
Faculty
The faculty includes over 70 full and part-time professors from around the world. Most classes are relatively small and interactive; the language of instruction is English.
Student Body
John Cabot students come from all over the world and from varied backgrounds. At any given time, approximately 50 different countries are represented and one may hear two dozen or so languages in the halls and on the terraces. Students also may participate in local community service.
Athletics
John Cabot University is home to the JCU Gladiators.
John Cabot International Soccer Tournament
John Cabot University is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in the State of Delaware and is licensed to award its degrees by the Delaware Department of Education. It is authorized by the Italian Ministry of Public Instruction to operate as a four-year American liberal arts college in Italy.
John Cabot University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
John Cabot University's Board of Trustees appoints and directs the President who, in turn, manages the University. The chairman is Dr. Joseph H. Hagan of Rhode Island.
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