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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. 

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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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.

VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE

 

 

VILLANOVA NEWS

Read the Fall 2024 Edition of Villanova Magazine Online

Read the Fall 2024 Edition of Villanova Magazine Online

The digital edition of the Fall 2024 Villanova 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 Villanova for more than 20 years. Also, in this issue, the launch of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University; and Villanova experts explain “What’s the Big Deal About Microplastics?”

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Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law is Redefining the Lawyer-Entrepreneur Relationship

Villanova 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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Nursing Students Are Learning How to Recognize and Reduce Weight Bias when Treating Patients

Nursing Students Are Learning How to Recognize and Reduce Weight Bias When Treating Patients

Faculty and staff at the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing and the MacDonald Center for Nutrition Education and Research (MCNER) have been taking a proactive approach to reduce the harm of weight bias through research and curricular enhancements.

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Eigenbrodt Lab Adding Fuel to Algae’s Bioenergy Potential

Eigenbrodt Lab Adding Fuel to Algae’s Bioenergy Potential

Bryan Eigenbrodt, PhD, associate professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and his team of student researchers are exploring ways to maximize algae’s potential as a mass-produced biofuel. The findings could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of renewable energy.

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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.

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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.

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