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.
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
VILLANOVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
M. LOUISE FITZPATRICK COLLEGE OF NURSING
CHARLES WIDGER SCHOOL OF LAW
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
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
3,100
GRADUATE AND LAW
STUDENTS
98
FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS SINCE 2016
98.9%
UNDERGRADUATE
PLACEMENT RATE
135,000
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.
FACULTY & RESEARCH
STUDYING INTERNATIONAL LAW AND FOREIGN LEGAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES
SPURRING THE CONVERSATION ON POVERTY AND SUSTAINABILITY
BIOLOGY PROFESSORS RECEIVE NSF GRANT FOR WETLANDS RESEARCH
ADVANCING RESEARCH IN WATER SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
EXAMINING PUBLIC POLICY IN THE FACE OF NATURAL DISASTERS
VILLANOVA NEWS
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, D.D. to Deliver Villanova University’s 2024 Commencement Address
The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Villanova University President, announced that Philadelphia Archbishop the Most Revered Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., will address the Class of 2024 as the University’s commencement speaker. Archbishop Pérez will also receive the degree of Doctor of Sacred Letters, honoris causa. The University’s 181st commencement will be held Friday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m., in Villanova Stadium.
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Vincent Lloyd, PhD, Named 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship Recipient
Vincent Lloyd, PhD, a professor of Theology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Political Theology at Villanova University, has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of almost 3,000 applicants, Dr. Lloyd is one of 188 fellows selected for this prestigious fellowship based on “career achievement and exceptional promise.”
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Villanova University Juniors Named 2024 Goldwater Scholars
Lauren Arnold and Hailey Bierling, juniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, have been named 2024 Goldwater Scholars by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Arnold and Bierling were selected from more than 1,300 institution-nominated students nationwide and will receive scholarships to further their research in STEM fields. The Goldwater Scholarship is widely considered the preeminent award for undergraduates preparing for research careers in STEM.
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Villanova University Junior Lezlie Hilario Named Recipient of Prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Villanova University junior Lezlie Hilario ‘25, a Political Science and Global Interdisciplinary Studies major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2024 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Hilario is the seventh Villanovan since 1984 and the first since 2015 to receive a Truman Scholarship, considered one of the most prestigious and selective national awards for undergraduate leaders who intend to pursue careers in public service.
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Villanova University Celebrates Earth Week 2024
Villanova University is set to host a series of lectures, events and community service activities in celebration of Earth Week 2024. Sponsored by the Office for Sustainability in Mission and Ministry, Earth Week is an opportunity to celebrate our planet as well as critically examine our relationships with the natural environment.
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Six Villanova Undergraduates Participate in Third Annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium
Six Villanova University Undergraduate Research Fellows were selected to participate in the third annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium held at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2024. Student researchers from all 11 conference institutions across disciplines showcased their work in the competition, which was held in conjunction with the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Conference Championship.
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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.
98% NCAA GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE
AVERAGE GPA OF 3.0 OR GREATER FOR 39 CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS
SCHOOL WITH THE MOST REPRESENTATIVES ON THE BIG EAST ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM (2021-22)
RECOGNIZED BY FORBES AS TOP COLLEGE THAT DOMINATES ACADEMICALLY AND ATHLETICALLY
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.
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