Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year college, Dougherty Family College, is for students who want to obtain a four-year college degree. They receive financial, academic and professional support on the way to their goals.
All students can participate in Study Abroad, Research, and Internship opportunities, and access the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
study abroad programs in 50+ countries
Featured Priorities
New Schoenecker Center
The Schoenecker Center where creativity, design, art, teamwork, imagination, and ideas meet. This innovative space encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, making the St. Thomas graduate an asset to MN (and beyond).
Collaborative Learning School
Starting in Fall 2023, the School of Education will partner with Saint Paul Public Schools’ Maxfield Elementary to form a Collaborative Learning School. Through an embedded classroom and year-long placements, this immersive experience will remove the gap between classroom learning and working in the field.
Racial Justice Initiative
The Racial Justice Initiative, led by Dr. Yohuru Williams, facilitates research, explores opportunities for community engagement, and sponsors critical conversations focused on history, race, and obstacles to progress, with a strong focus on the external community.
Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
Our Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
Visit Our Campuses
With one campus along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, a second campus in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, and a third campus in Rome, St. Thomas offers an urban experience with lots of greenery thrown in. But you can't believe everything you read on the internet. So come to campus and see it all for yourself.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At St. Thomas we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are indispensable to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. Our university community includes and welcomes ALL people.
News from St. Thomas
In the News: Rachel Moran on Tension Surrounding State Trooper Ryan Londregan Court Case
Rachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 about emotions and attention surrounding the pending trial of state trooper Ryan Londregan following the killing of Ricky Cobb II. From the story: Voices filled with emotion echoed across the Hennepin County Government Center Monday morning as family… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on Tension Surrounding State Trooper Ryan Londregan Court Case appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 7, 2024
In the News: Ali Ling Op-Ed on PFAS Mitigation Published in Star Tribune
Ali Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently published an article in the Star Tribune about how to mitigate risk from PFAS and important new regulations on these “forever chemicals.” From the story: I’m an engineer. I like to build things that solve problems. So part of me… The post In the News: Ali Ling Op-Ed on PFAS Mitigation Published in Star Tribune appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 7, 2024
In the News: St. Thomas Seniors Share Thoughts on Upcoming Graduation
University of St. Thomas graduating seniors, Onella Nkurunziza and Skye Schultz, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss what it was like graduating from high school during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and what they’re looking forward to with their upcoming college graduation. From the story: Host: When you look ahead now to actually being… The post In the News: St. Thomas Seniors Share Thoughts on Upcoming Graduation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 7, 2024
Art History and Microbiology Collaborate in New Project
Biology major Shaylee Beckfield ’25 believes bacteria can get a bad reputation. This spring she’s helping correct any misconceptions – one colorful petri dish at a time. As part of a series of Agar Art workshops inside the brand-new Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, Beckfield has passed out dozens and… The post Art History and Microbiology Collaborate in New Project appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 7, 2024
Sophomore Innovates for Global Equity
Recently winning the University of St. Thomas Business Plan Competition and the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge with her business concept Waste Compo, Beamlak Petros ’26 is certainly thriving as a Tommie. Aiming to alleviate two issues pressing on Ethiopian society – hunger and shortage of fertilizer, her concept received wide-scale attention on a recent… The post Sophomore Innovates for Global Equity appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.