Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
(UCSC)
About
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore or Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, colloquially the Catholic University of Milan or simply the Cattolica, is an Italian private Catholic research university founded in 1921. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy, with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona and Rome.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 251 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 64 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,548
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 32.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 66 : 34
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Medical Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Classics & Ancient History | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | =143 | 66.1 | 2026 |
| History | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =162 | 69.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =195 | 68.3 | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 201-225 | - | 2025 |
| Accounting & Finance | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =205 | 67.7 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
US News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | 55 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 74 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 74 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 95 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 112 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =122 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 137 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 162 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =182 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | =196 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 196 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =203 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 204 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =226 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =250 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 322 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 349 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =526 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =580 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =605 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =972 | 57.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,371 | 57.8 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 26.1 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore?
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 409, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =331.
When was Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore founded?
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore was founded in 1921.
What are the top subjects at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore?
Top subjects at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore include: Food Science & Technology, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Classics & Ancient History, Nursing, Surgery.
Where is Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore located?
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is located in Milan, Italy.