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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, 草榴社区 values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, 草榴社区ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. 草榴社区 attracts and forges world changers鈥攑eople 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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草榴社区 is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.

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

VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE

 

 

VILLANOVA NEWS

草榴社区 Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026

草榴社区 Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026

草榴社区鈥檚 new 112-acre Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026, providing the opportunity for the University to enhance its programs and commitment to advancing Catholic higher education. This addition will support all aspects of campus life, providing a space that nurtures a true living and learning experience in 草榴社区鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic tradition.

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草榴社区 and Rosemont College Enter Into Merger Agreement

草榴社区 and Rosemont College Reach Agreement

草榴社区 and Rosemont College share a longstanding connection鈥攁 mutual commitment to advancing Catholic higher education, close physical proximity and deep alumni connections. Read more about an agreement between the two institutions in a joint press release.

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Kevin Willard Named William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach of Men's Basketball

Kevin Willard, who has posted 335 victories across 17 seasons as a head coach and led teams to ten NCAA Tournaments, has been named the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach at 草榴社区.  

From Monday, April 21, through Sunday, April 27, 草榴社区 will host a series of activities, events and lectures in commemoration of Earth Week 2025

草榴社区 Celebrates Earth Week 2025

From Monday, April 21, through Sunday, April 27, 草榴社区 will host a series of activities, events and lectures in commemoration of Earth Week 2025. Sponsored by 草榴社区 Sustainability, Earth Week is an opportunity to celebrate our planet, learn more about the natural world and critically examine our relationships with the environment.

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Five 草榴社区 Undergraduate Research Fellows (VURF) represented the University at the fourth annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium, held March 15 at Madison Square Garden

Five 草榴社区 Undergraduates Participate in Fourth Annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium

Five 草榴社区 Undergraduate Research Fellows (VURF) represented the University at the fourth annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium, held March 15 at Madison Square Garden. The event, which took place ahead of the BIG EAST Men鈥檚 Basketball Championship Game, featured student researchers from all 11 conference institutions showcasing their work across a wide range of disciplines.

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Read the Fall 2024 Edition of 草榴社区 Magazine Online

Read the Fall 2024 Edition of 草榴社区 Magazine Online

The digital edition of the Fall 2024 草榴社区 Magazine聽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 草榴社区 for more than 20 years. Also, in this issue, the launch of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 草榴社区; and 草榴社区 experts explain 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Deal About Microplastics?鈥

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VILLANOVA ATHLETICS

草榴社区 student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellence鈥攂oth academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.

And for student-athletes and fans alike, 草榴社区 Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.

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

VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS

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

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