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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ attracts and forges world changers—people 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

95.3%

SUCCESSFULLY 
SECURED OPPORTUNITIES

140,000+

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

12

MILES
OUTSIDE PHILADELPHIA

ACADEMICS

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¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.

VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE

 

 

VILLANOVA NEWS

Read the Fall 2024 Edition of ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Magazine Online

Read the Fall 2024 Edition of ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Magazine Online

The digital edition of the Fall 2024 ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Magazine is now available. The cover story features faculty, alumni and current students of the Department of Humanities speaking about the curriculum and the lifelong fruits of asking the Great Questions here at ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ for more than 20 years. Also, in this issue, the launch of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University; and ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ experts explain “What’s the Big Deal About Microplastics?â€

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¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Engineering Professor Awarded Patent for Isothermal Compression System Design

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Engineering Professor Awarded Patent for Isothermal Compression System Design

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University’s Sylvie Lorente, PhD, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and the William M. Brown ’84, ’87 Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, has been awarded a patent for the design of an isothermal compression system that compresses and expands air without significant temperature changes.

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¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University Named Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for 17th Consecutive Year

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University Named Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for 17th Consecutive Year

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University has been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students for a 17th consecutive year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program and top-producing colleges and universities are highlighted annually in The Chronicle of Higher Education. ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ had 18 Fulbright recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year.  

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¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of Law is Redefining the Lawyer-Entrepreneur Relationship

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Law is Redefining the Lawyer-Entrepreneur Relationship

Through curriculum, hands-on experience and programming, the John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law, Clinic for Law and Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic help students discover where law meets business.

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VILLANOVA ATHLETICS

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellence—both academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.

And for student-athletes and fans alike, ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥'s male and female athletes are standing together in a line with the heading "Stronger Together"

VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.

A map drawing that shows NYC is 95mi/2-hr drive to ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥, Philadelphia is 12mi/20-min drive to ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥, Washington DC is 135mi/2.5-hr drive to ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥