Catholic Tech

An American Research University in the Heart of the Catholic Church

About Us

An American research university located in the heart of the Catholic Church, the Catholic Institute of Technology is a leading STEM institution for scientific research and technical education. Our campus lies in the scenic Alban Hills of Castel Gandolfo, Italy.

We are dedicated to forming the next generation of saints, scholars, and scientists who will promote human flourishing through technological innovation and help the Church reclaim its long-standing position as a leader in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Our curriculum integrates the rigors of technical education with a moral and spiritual formation in the Catholic Faith. This education enables our graduates to emerge as impactful leaders, capable of pursuing innovation through scientific research that is fully aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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Ready to take the next step? Become part of a community driven by technological innovation, academic excellence, and the Catholic faith. Learn more about the admissions process and start your journey today.

Non-discrimination policy: The Catholic Institute of Technology admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Degree Programs

Over the next fifteen years, CatholicTech will be rolling out courses in various science and engineering disciplines. Explore the degree programs that will be offered in Fall 2024.

St. Patrick College of Engineering

St. Albert College of Science

College of Catholic Studies

    Pontifical Colleges Programs

    Forming the next generation of saints, scholars, and scientists

    Visit Our Campus

    Enjoy a weekend visit to our campus in Castel Gandolfo, Italy and learn more about life at CatholicTech.

    We love to welcome prospective students to our historic campus in Castel Gandolfo, which is both home to the Vatican Observatory and the traditional summer residence of the Pope.

    Our campus remains a peaceful retreat for study and prayer while offering easy access to Rome—the cultural, artistic, and historic center of the world.

    Events

    High School Summer Program

    Events
    Jul 5, 2025 – Aug 4, 2025

    This summer, CatholicTech will be hosting a summer program for rising high school Juniors and Seniors here in Castel Gandolfo! The program will take place from July 5 to August 4, 2025. Students will take an intensive Computer Science course with CatholicTech Faculty, experience life as a student in Castel Gandolfo, immerse themselves in the […]

    News

    Einstein and the Bomb

    Mar 15, 2025
    News

    Article by CatholicTech Intern Dominic Andres Today is a crucial date in the history of science! Exactly 145 years ago, a man was born who would permanently alter both science and the world: Albert Einstein. Read on to learn more about this great scientist, his successes and failures, and his legacy. Albert Einstein was born on March 14th, 1879, […]

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