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Villanova University
(VU)
About
Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842 and named after Saint Thomas of Villanova. The university is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and one of two Augustinian institutions of higher learning in the United States.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 817 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,535
- Staff
- 2,936
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 397 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,174 | 44.4 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Villanova University?
Villanova University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401-1500, US News Rank =817.
When was Villanova University founded?
Villanova University was founded in 1842.
What are the top subjects at Villanova University?
Top subjects at Villanova University include: Nursing, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Law & Legal Studies, Communication & Media Studies, Business Administration.
Where is Villanova University located?
Villanova University is located in Radnor, United States.