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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, 裡橖眻畦 values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, 裡橖眻畦ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. 裡橖眻畦 attracts and forges world changerspeople who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them. 

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

BACHELOR'S

60+ bachelor's programs in the liberal arts, business, engineering, nursing and the sciences

MASTER'S

40+ master's programs across disciplines, including 5-year bachelor's/master's programs

DOCTORAL

Distinctive doctoral programs in the fields of engineering, nursing, philosophy and theology

LAW

JD and joint degrees offered in coordination with other schools and departments

ONLINE

Degree and certificate programs offered online, in-person or hybrid
depending on individual learning needs

CERTIFICATE

A wide variety of undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate certificates,
as well as non-credit professional programs

AT A GLANCE

6,700

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

3,100

GRADUATE AND LAW
STUDENTS

153

FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS SINCE 2018

95.7%

UNDERGRADUATE 
PLACEMENT RATE

135,000

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

12

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ACADEMICS

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裡橖眻畦 University is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.

裡橖眻畦 provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.

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VILLANOVA NEWS

裡橖眻畦 University Launches $1.25 Billion Comprehensive Capital Campaign,  Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 裡橖眻畦 University

裡橖眻畦 University Launches $1.25 Billion Comprehensive Capital Campaign, Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 裡橖眻畦 University

裡橖眻畦 University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, has announced the launch of a $1.25 billion comprehensive capital campaign, Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 裡橖眻畦 University. The University begins the public phase of its campaignthe most ambitious fundraising effort in 裡橖眻畦s 182-year historyhaving already raised more than $640 million towards its $1.25 billion goal.

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裡橖眻畦 University Students and Faculty to Embark on Pilgrimage to Rome, Engaging with the Global Synod of Bishops

裡橖眻畦 University Students and Faculty to Embark on Pilgrimage to Rome, Engaging with the Global Synod of Bishops

This Fall Break, 裡橖眻畦 University students and faculty will travel to Rome for a special pilgrimage as part of The Church and Transformation, a course offered this semester by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The trip will coincide with the month-long General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, where 裡橖眻畦s cohort will join peers from 14 Catholic colleges across the U.S. to experience the global Synod on Communion, Participation and Mission.

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裡橖眻畦 Researchers Awarded Major NSF Grant to Address Flood Risks and Transportation Challenges for Vulnerable Communities

裡橖眻畦 Researchers Awarded Major NSF Grant to Address Flood Risks and Transportation Challenges for Vulnerable Communities

Chenfeng Xiong, PhD, Virginia Smith, PhD, and Peleg Kremer, PhD, with support from Bridget Wadzuk, PhD, have been awarded $750,000 of a $2 million research grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project designed to reduce the vulnerability of underserved communities to the social and environmental impacts of urban flooding events.

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Natalie Schirmacher 24 CLAS Named to Inaugural Cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows

Natalie Schirmacher '24 CLAS Named to Inaugural Cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows

Natalie Schirmacher '24 CLAS has been selected as one of 29 individuals nationwide to join the inaugural cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows, a prestigious program established to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. This fellowship is dedicated to advancing civil rights, justice and equalityboth in the U.S. and globallyreflecting Lewis lifelong commitment to nonviolent activism and social change.

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Spring 2024 裡橖眻畦 Magazine

Spring泭2024 裡橖眻畦 Magazine

The digital edition of the Spring 2024 裡橖眻畦 Magazine泭is now available. The cover story features the prestigious Opus Prize, an annual faith-based humanitarian award which the University had the privilege of hosting last year. Also, in this issue, 裡橖眻畦's COVID-19 Caring About Health for All Study; and a look at the new home for Falvey Library.

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VILLANOVA ATHLETICS

裡橖眻畦 student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellenceboth academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.

And for student-athletes and fans alike, 裡橖眻畦 Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.

裡橖眻畦's male and female athletes are standing together in a line with the heading "Stronger Together"

VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS

裡橖眻畦 University is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. 裡橖眻畦 also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.

A map drawing that shows NYC is 95mi/2-hr drive to 裡橖眻畦, Philadelphia is 12mi/20-min drive to 裡橖眻畦, Washington DC is 135mi/2.5-hr drive to 裡橖眻畦