Pontifical Urban University: Rankings
Pontifical Urban University, or simply Urbaniana, is a private pontifical institution managed by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. The university was named after Pope Urban VIII, who founded it in 1627. Urbaniana specializes in missiology, spending centuries training missionaries and evangelists who can help spread the Word of God according to the Catholics.
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Pontifical Urban University Overview
Vatican City, Vatican City
Location
Private
Type
1627
Founded
# 6399
World Rankings
# 6409
Best Value Rankings
Pontifical Urban University Rankings
SAA Best University Rankings 2025
| Category | Rankings | Percentage Rankings |
|---|---|---|
| World Rankings | # 6399 | 75 % |
| Europe Rankings | # 1954 | 78 % |
| Vatican City Rankings | # 7 | — |
SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025
| Category | Rankings | Percentage Rankings |
|---|---|---|
| World Rankings | # 6409 | 76 % |
| Europe Rankings | # 1916 | 76 % |
| Vatican City Rankings | # 7 | — |
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