World-Class Faculty
Villanova students benefit from personal attention from 500 faculty members who inspire in and out of the classroom, engage in cutting-edge research, make breakthroughs in their disciplines, write books and win awards. more...
The Nation's Augustinian Catholic University
Grounded in more than 170 years of Augustinian Catholic tradition, Villanova University produces students who think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. more...
Changing the Way Hospitals Will Battle Superbugs
Undergraduates and faculty in Villanova’s Chemistry Department are creating compounds that could be used to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals around the world. more...
Nova by the Numbers
Take a look at the numbers that tell our story – from our 96.8% successful placement rate, to our #1 ranking among producers of Fulbright scholars, to our 118,000-member Nova Network. more...
Helping Cambodia Solve an Explosive Problem
Villanova Engineering students have developed an ordnance-clearing robot that’s affordable, portable and ready to go to work removing land mines from the fields of Cambodia. more...
Villanova University receives $1 million commitment from Connelly Foundation to Establish Center for Irish Studies
Villanova University has received a $1 million commitment from the Connelly Foundation to support a new Center for Irish Studies. Villanova’s current Irish Studies Program is one of the oldest programs of its kind in the U.S., and provides students with diverse academic and cultural experiences that connect to the University’s Irish Augustinian Catholic heritage. The elevation of this program to a Center for Irish Studies will allow Villanova to offer additional academic programs and increase opportunities for its study abroad and exchange programs. read more
Villanova University Launches New Safety App, Nova Safe
Villanova University has launched a new app for smartphones designed to further enhance the safety and security of its campus community. “Nova Safe”—a free app available to all students, faculty, and staff in the App Store or on Google play—will help Villanova’s Department of Public Safety respond to emergency situations more quickly and provide users with important safety information instantly through the convenience of a smartphone. read more
Villanova University President's Report
Villanova’s big ideas spark change around the world. Read about the achievements of the Villanova community in the 2014-2015 President’s Report. more...
Summer Session 2016
Accelerate your degree this summer. Choose from on-campus courses or from more than 70 online course options! Registration is open at summersession.villanova.edu. more...
Commitment to Sustainability
Environmentally friendly degree programs. “Green” technology in our buildings and facilities. Learn how Villanova remains committed to Pope Francis’ vision of lessening the impact of climate change. more...
Find out what it's like to be a Villanovan
The Virtual Visit includes more than 500 video commentaries from students and faculty, an interactive, photorealistic map, and a walking tour of University hot spots. more...
In the Augustinian Tradition
Villanova's Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition is the cornerstone of an academic community where students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others.