John Cabot University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801. (267-284-5000) www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The academic degrees conferred by John Cabot may be recognized for admission to the +2 in Italian universities, pending further requirements, when accompanied by the Dichiarazione di Valore or the Statement of Comparability. JCU’s Frank J. Guarini School of Business received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2022.

All of the classes are in English (except for advanced foreign language and literature classes).

If you plan to study for a semester or longer, and are from the United States or another country that is not a member of the European Union, you need a student visa before entering Italy. A student visa is mandatory by Italian law and must be obtained before you arrive. Applying for a student visa is a completely separate process from applying to John Cabot University. During the summer sessions, citizens of the United States or other countries do not need a study visa, as students may stay in Italy for under 90 days without a visa. 

John Cabot University offers merit-based scholarships and need-based grants to degree-seeking students from all over the world. We also participate in the U.S. Title IV Program for Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized and Parent PLUS and GRAD PLUS loans.

Study Abroad scholarships are offered to qualified study abroad students. Study abroad students may also be able to transfer existing financial aid packages to JCU.

John Cabot University offers apartment-style housing for students. There are a few housing options: the Gianicolo Residence, the Trastevere Apartments, and the Lungara Apartments. On semesters with high enrollment, students may also be placed in neighborhood apartments in convenient locations. Thanks to Rome's public transportation system, no apartment is more than a short tram or bus ride away from JCU, and most are within easy walking distance. Shared apartments have fully equipped kitchens, bed and bath linens, and a washing machine. Amenities also include WiFi and 24-hour security in our residences. On-call JCU staff and a community of Resident Assistants provide support for students during their stay at JCU.