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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, Villanova values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, Villanovans are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. Villanova attracts and forges world changers—people who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.
AT A GLANCE
TOP 50
2019 NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
6,500
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
3,500
GRADUATE AND LAW
STUDENTS
96.3%
UNDERGRADUATE
PLACEMENT RATE
125,000
ALUMNI WORLDWIDE
12
MILES OUTSIDE PHILADELPHIA
ACADEMICS
Villanova University is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.
Villanova provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
BACHELOR'S
MASTER'S
DOCTORAL
LAW
CERTIFICATE
FACULTY & RESEARCH
VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE
VIRTUAL VISIT
MISSION & MINISTRY
ALUMNI NETWORK
STUDENT LIFE
EDUCATION ABROAD
SERVICE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
CAREER SUCCESS
VILLANOVA ATHLETICS
Villanova 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, Villanova Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.
VILLANOVA NEWS
Edward Guinan, PhD and Scott Engle, PhD are part of a European-led scientific collaboration that has discovered a candidate super-Earth planet orbiting the second nearest star system to the Earth.
Villanova ES2 Research Center Exploring Solutions to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Data Centers
Villanova’s ES2 Research Center is currently exploring the balance of economics, location, and environmental burden on data centers to develop strategies for minimizing the carbon usage effectiveness (CUE).
Villanova Commemorates Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Villanova University will celebrate Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) from Sunday, November 11 through Saturday, November 17. HHAW originated at Villanova University in 1975 under the guidance of the late Father Ray Jackson, OSA, an Augustinian priest whose legacy also includes co-founding the University’s Center for Peace and Justice Education.
Faculty experts from across the University analyze and comment on some of the day’s biggest news stories, from healthy holiday eating tips for Thanksgiving to the impact of Amazon's HQ2 locations selection.
VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS
Villanova University is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. Villanova also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.
