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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

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University and Rosemont College Enter Into Merger Agreement

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University and Rosemont College Reach Agreement

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University and Rosemont College share a longstanding connection—a mutual commitment to advancing Catholic higher education, close physical proximity and deep alumni connections. Read more about an agreement between the two institutions in a joint press release.

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Kevin Willard Named William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach of Men's Basketball

Kevin Willard, who has posted 335 victories across 17 seasons as a head coach and led teams to ten NCAA Tournaments, has been named the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach at ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University.  

From Monday, April 21, through Sunday, April 27, ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University will host a series of activities, events and lectures in commemoration of Earth Week 2025

¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University Celebrates Earth Week 2025

From Monday, April 21, through Sunday, April 27, ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ University will host a series of activities, events and lectures in commemoration of Earth Week 2025. Sponsored by ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Sustainability, Earth Week is an opportunity to celebrate our planet, learn more about the natural world and critically examine our relationships with the environment.

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Five ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Undergraduate Research Fellows (VURF) represented the University at the fourth annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium, held March 15 at Madison Square Garden

Five ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Undergraduates Participate in Fourth Annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium

Five ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Undergraduate Research Fellows (VURF) represented the University at the fourth annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium, held March 15 at Madison Square Garden. The event, which took place ahead of the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Championship Game, featured student researchers from all 11 conference institutions showcasing their work across a wide range of disciplines.

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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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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.

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