10 giugno 2026
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore has achieved outstanding results in the 2020–2024 Research Quality Evaluation (VQR), the most comprehensive evaluation of scientific output conducted in Italy by ANVUR, covering 132 institutions, over 75,800 researchers and nearly 200,000 scientific publications. Università Cattolica has ranked first out of 80 institutions in Legal Sciences, performed above the national average in six subject areas and achieved prominent positions (out of 100 institutions assessed) in relation to Third Mission activities with an R index of 1.15.
In Legal Sciences (Area 12), Università Cattolica has achieved an R-index of 1.11, securing first place overall amongst 80 institutions in the national ranking. This achievement demonstrates the high quality of research in one of the University’s most historically established fields, having been founded in 1921 with a strong focus on law and the humanities.
In the field of Historical, Philosophical and Educational sciences (Area 11a), the University has ranked eleventh out of 75 institutions, with an R index of 1.08. As regards Political and Social sciences (Area 14), the University has also performed above average.
High-quality research results are also evident in Medical sciences (Area 6), with a very high number of research outputs (1,082) and performance above the national average, and in Agricultural and Veterinary sciences (Area 7). As for Chemical sciences (Area 3), the University has ranked in the top quarter of the ranking by size category. In Biology (Area 5), the University is in line with the national average.
In relation to the evaluation of Third Mission activities, Università Cattolica submitted 13 case studies (one case for every 100 accredited researchers), achieving an R index of 1.15 and ranking 31st out of 100 institutions. The University’s decision to diversify the case studies by field of activity provides a concrete and meaningful representation of its overall institutional activity.
“I am delighted with the results of the 2020–2024 VQR. Ranking first overall in Legal Sciences and in the top tier of the national rankings in numerous areas is the result of the daily work of researchers, lecturers, professors and all the staff who bring our University to life with passion and dedication. The recognition we received encourages us to continue with even greater determination, aware that high-quality research is a service to society and the country, fully consistent with the mission that Università Cattolica has pursued since its foundation in 1921. This is why the valorisation of research is one of the five pillars of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan”, states Professor Elena Beccalli, Rector of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
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The 2020–2024 Research Quality Evaluation is the fourth and most comprehensive evaluation of Italian scientific output to date. Conducted by ANVUR, it involved 132 institutions, over 75,800 researchers and nearly 200,000 scientific publications, evaluated through peer review by 723 experts and more than 6,700 external reviewers. The results are expressed using the R index (national average = 1), calibrated by subject area and university size.
