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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, ÎÞÂëרÇø values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, ÎÞÂëרÇøns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. ÎÞÂëרÇø 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

95.7%

UNDERGRADUATE 
PLACEMENT RATE

135,000

ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE

12

MILES
OUTSIDE PHILADELPHIA

ACADEMICS

A group of ÎÞÂëרÇø students talking together during class

ÎÞÂëרÇø is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.

ÎÞÂëרÇø provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.

VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE

 

 

VILLANOVA NEWS

ÎÞÂëרÇø Names Eric Roedl as Vice President and Director of Athletics

ÎÞÂëרÇø Names Eric Roedl as Vice President and Director of Athletics

ÎÞÂëרÇø announced that Eric Roedl has been appointed the school's Vice President and Director of Athletics. Roedl, who currently serves as the Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Oregon, succeeds Mark Jackson, who held the position for nine years prior to departing for the same role at Northwestern University. Roedl will officially start in his new role in early January 2025. 

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ÎÞÂëרÇø and Global Philadelphia Partner to Unveil New Mural Part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

ÎÞÂëרÇø and Global Philadelphia Partner to Unveil New Mural as Part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

ÎÞÂëרÇø, in partnership with the Global Philadelphia Association, unveiled a new mural dedicated to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Installed on an exterior wall of the Connelly Center, this striking artwork is one of 17 murals across the Philadelphia area designed to raise awareness of the UN SDGs. SDG 12 emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, reducing waste and fostering a more responsible cycle of production and consumption.  

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ÎÞÂëרÇø Receives $40 Million to Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for ÎÞÂëרÇø

ÎÞÂëרÇø Receives $40 Million to Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for ÎÞÂëרÇø

ÎÞÂëרÇø has received a gift of $40 million that will advance the University’s ability to meet the ever-changing demands of higher education and further strengthen ÎÞÂëרÇø’s Augustinian Catholic educational mission. This anonymous gift marks the largest gift to-date as part of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for ÎÞÂëרÇø, which publicly launched on October 5, and is the second largest individual gift in ÎÞÂëרÇø’s history.

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VILLANOVA ATHLETICS

ÎÞÂëרÇø 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, ÎÞÂëרÇø Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.

ÎÞÂëרÇø's male and female athletes are standing together in a line with the heading "Stronger Together"

VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS

ÎÞÂëרÇø is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. ÎÞÂëרÇø also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.

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