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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.
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AT A GLANCE
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FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
3,100
GRADUATE AND LAW
STUDENTS
153
FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS SINCE 2018
95.3%
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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.
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VILLANOVA NEWS
On Saturday, March 14, Villanova University’s Center for Irish Studies welcomes Ireland’s Prime Minister, the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin to campus for an afternoon celebrating Irish American connections and scholarship at Villanova, as well as 250 years of Irish American history.
Professor Mojtaba Vaezi Reflects on the Evolution and Future of Communication Technology
One hundred fifty years after Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone transmission, Mojtaba Vaezi, PhD, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, reflects on how that simple moment launched a communications revolution. From wired voice calls to today’s wireless networks connecting billions of devices, Dr. Vaezi studies how emerging technologies—from machine-to-machine communication to future 6G networks—will shape the next era of connectivity.
Villanova University has announced the appointment of the Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, OSA, PhD, ’87, as Vice President for Mission and Ministry, effective June 1, 2026. In this role, Father Scianna will oversee the University’s Office for Mission and Ministry, which plays a vital role in ensuring Villanova’s commitment to living out its Augustinian Catholic mission in every aspect of University life.
Villanova University Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026
Villanova University’s 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 Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic tradition.
Read the Fall 2025 Edition of Villanova Magazine Online
The Fall 2025 digital edition of Villanova Magazine is now live. This issue’s cover story, “An Ecosystem of Innovation,” explores Drosdick Hall—a state-of-the-art expansion that unites the College of Engineering and fuels cross-disciplinary discovery. Also featured: “Is CPR Always the Right Answer?” in which Villanova experts from Engineering, Nursing and Philosophy examine the physical, ethical and other emerging considerations surrounding resuscitation.
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.
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.
