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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, 芭乐视频 values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, 芭乐视频ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. 芭乐视频 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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芭乐视频 is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.

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

VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE

 

 

VILLANOVA NEWS

芭乐视频 Hosts 51st Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

芭乐视频 Hosts 51st Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

From Sunday, November 16, through Saturday, November 22, 芭乐视频 will observe its 51st annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW).聽Founded at 芭乐视频 in 1975, under the guidance of the late Rev. Ray Jackson, OSA, HHAW originated as an on-campus discussion of the root causes of poverty. Today, it stands as the largest hunger and homelessness awareness initiative of its kind in the United States, taking place at more than 700 campuses and communities across the country.

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Super Modelers: 芭乐视频 Faculty Researchers Highlight the Important Uses of Epidemiological Mega Tool

Super Modelers: 芭乐视频 Faculty Researchers Highlight the Important Uses of Epidemiological Mega Tool

In branches of public health science such as epidemiology, the mathematical model is perhaps the most important method being used to quietly and consistently ensure human health in the face of disease. At 芭乐视频, scholars in Nursing, Engineering, Law and Mathematics are exploring how modeling helps predict, prevent and prepare for disease outbreaks.

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Randy Foye 鈥06 CLAS Named Recipient of 2025 芭乐视频 Alumni Association Loyalty Award

Randy Foye 鈥06 CLAS Named Recipient of 2025 芭乐视频 Alumni Association Loyalty Award

The 芭乐视频 Alumni Association has announced the selection of Randy Foye 鈥06 CLAS as the recipient of its 2025 Loyalty Award. The oldest alumni honor conferred by the University, the Loyalty Award was instituted in 1932 and is presented annually to alumni who have rendered distinguished service to 芭乐视频.

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芭乐视频 Astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD, Plays Prominent Role in Groundbreaking XRISM Collaboration Study

芭乐视频 Astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD, Plays Prominent Role in Groundbreaking XRISM Collaboration Study

芭乐视频 astrophysicist Joey Neilsen, PhD, contributed to a groundbreaking international study using the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) telescope. The research team made an unexpected discovery while observing the neutron star system GX13+1, detecting a surprisingly slow cosmic wind. This finding could reshape scientists鈥 understanding of the fundamental physics of how matter builds up, or 鈥渁ccretes,鈥 in binary star systems.

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芭乐视频 Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026

芭乐视频鈥檚 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 芭乐视频鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic tradition. 

VILLANOVA ATHLETICS

芭乐视频 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, 芭乐视频 Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.

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

VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS

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

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