Villanova University, founded in 1842, is a private institution located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Some 6,425 students are enrolled in full-time undergraduate courses. It operates on three campuses: Main Campus, West Campus and South Campus. It consists of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, School of Business, School of Nursing, International Studies, Continuing Studies, Graduate Studies and the Law School.


Villanova University is an Augustinian Catholic community of higher education, committed to excellence and distinction in the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge. Inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, the University draws on the wisdom of the Catholic intellectual tradition and advances a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith and reason.
Villanova emphasizes and celebrates the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation of all academic programs. The university community welcomes and respects members of all religions who seek to cultivate a concern for the common good and who share the enthusiasm for the challenge of a responsible and productive citizenship to build a just and peaceful world.
In pursuit of this mission, we are committed to academic excellence, to our values and traditions, and to our students, alumni and the global community.
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