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There are many reasons smart working professionals choose Villanova University for their graduate school experience.  Consider that...

  • For more than a decade, Villanova University has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in the "Best Universities - Master's" category in the northern region.
  • Villanova University has consistently been ranked in the top 15 of the "Most Wired Campus" by PC Magazine and Princeton Review.
  • The Villanova School of Business is ranked #13 in the nation by BusinessWeek, and the Executive MBA Program is ranked in the nation's top 20 and top 25 in the world by BusinessWeek and #24 in the nation by Financial Times.
    The Parttime MBA Program is ranked #11 in the nation by Business Week.
  • Villanova's College of Nursing is a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education and has been ranked among the top graduate nursing programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Villanova's College of Engineering has again been ranked in the top 10 undergraduate engineering programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. 

A Villanova Graduate degree offers a host of advantages. The reputation of a Villanova degree translates into career advancement and instant credibility. Graduate students also find themselves learning side-by-side with other accomplished professionals. 

Some other ways you'll benefit from a Villanova graduate education:

  • Outstanding faculty - all courses are taught by superior, well-rounded faculty, many of whom are engaged in both in-the-field research and hands-on teaching.
  • Small classes, close guidance - the average class size is no greater than 15 students which means the classroom experience is engaging, with a high degree of one-to-one interaction between students and professors.
  • Alumni network - active alumni networks play an important role in productive and lifelong professional networking.
  • Flexibility - most courses are offered during the evenings for the convenience of busy, working professionals who balance careers and personal lives.
  • Convenient location - our campus is located in a suburban setting which is easily accessible by car, bus or train.  There are two train stops on Villanova's campus and ample parking.
  • Updated facilities - Villanova's campus is continually being modernized and expanded to ensure state-of-the-art facilities and resources are accessible to all students.