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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.
A PAPAL CONNECTION
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, '77 CLAS, was elected the 267th pope. Now known to the world as Pope Leo XIV, he is not only the first pope from the United States, but also a fellow Augustinian and Villanovan. Across the University, our institutes, centers, programs and scholars are contributing meaningfully to conversations about Pope Leo XIV, the papacy and the future of the Catholic Church.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
Villanova provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.
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depending on individual learning needs
CERTIFICATE
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
A NEW CAMPUS, A NEW CHAPTER
The Cabrini Campus nurtures a true living and learning experience in the Augustinian Catholic tradition with new spaces for Villanova's vibrant academic community and a dynamic mix of residential, dining and recreational experiences for all Villanovans.
FACULTY & RESEARCH
VILLANOVA NEWS
Cardinal Czerny Named Inaugural Recipient of Villanova’s Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
Villanova University has announced Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, as the inaugural laureate of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, a newly established distinction recognizing outstanding leadership at the intersection of sustainability, ethics and integral human development. Pope Leo XIV will confer the distinction on Cardinal Czerny on Oct. 13, 2026, at Castel Gandolfo.
Villanova University Awards Mendel Medal to Renowned Molecular Geneticist Huda Zoghbi, MD
Villanova University has named Huda Zoghbi, MD, distinguished service professor at Baylor College of Medicine, investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and founding director of the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital, as the 2026 recipient of the Mendel Medal.
Villanova University Celebrates 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service
On Saturday, September 19, more than 4,000 Villanova University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends will take part in the 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service. Named for the University’s patron saint, a 16th-century Augustinian bishop who tended to the poor and marginalized, the yearly event is one of the Delaware Valley’s largest single-day service initiatives.
A new chapter in Villanova University’s history has begun with the opening of the Villanova University Cabrini Campus. This addition of a second campus marks a transformative expansion of the 184-year-old institution, further strengthening the University’s ability to advance its Augustinian Catholic mission and commitment to Catholic higher education.
Read the Spring 2026 Edition of Villanova Magazine Online
The Spring 2026 digital edition of Villanova Magazine is now live. This issue's cover story, "Augustinian at Heart," explores what it means to live a life rooted in truth, unity and love with the first Augustinian pope guiding the Church. Also inside: a look at the legacy of Villanova's world-renowned lizard expert, whose mentorship has shaped generations of scientists around the globe. Select More Info below to explore the complete issue.
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.
WHERE TO FIND VILLANOVA
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.
