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
St. Thomas Graduate Student Named Winner of Iron Viz: Student Edition
University of St. Thomas School of Engineering graduate student Nkosi B. Mngomezulu, from Ezulwini in the Kingdom of Eswatini, recently was named one of three winners in the Iron Viz: Student Edition competition. Iron Viz: Student Edition is a global competition that was founded in 2019 by Tableau, a Salesforce company, to showcase student data… The post St. Thomas Graduate Student Named Winner of Iron Viz: Student Edition appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 16, 2024
Making VR More Immersive: Smell the Difference
Imagine the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the sweet smell of a chocolate bar, or logs burning on a campfire grill deep in a forest. Adding the sense of smell to the immersive virtual reality experience is right around the corner as more VR applications continue to be developed, according to research by Dr. Seth… The post Making VR More Immersive: Smell the Difference appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 15, 2024
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan Discusses St. Thomas Microgrid at Finding Forward Event
Mahmoud Kabalan, electrical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently mentioned in T&D World in an article about the Finding Forward event with Xcel Energy President Ryan Long, and the Center for Microgrid Research on the university's St. Paul campus. From the story: Under Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan, associate professor… The post In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan Discusses St. Thomas Microgrid at Finding Forward Event appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 15, 2024
In the News: Nation’s First-Ever Catholic Studies Program Started at St. Thomas
The National Catholic Register recently featured an article about The National Eucharist Pilgrimage, highlighting the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences – the proud home of the nation’s first-ever Catholic Studies Program. From the story: Five hundred miles farther back along the pilgrimage route, you can find another instance of Midwest Catholicism… The post In the News: Nation’s First-Ever Catholic Studies Program Started at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 15, 2024
In the News: Excerpt From Christopher Michaelson’s New Book Featured in Fast Company
Christopher Michaelson, business ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored a book called Is Your Work Worth It? How to Think About Meaningful Work about the future of work and finding meaning in daily life. An excerpt from the book was recently featured in Fast Company. From the excerpt:… The post In the News: Excerpt From Christopher Michaelson’s New Book Featured in Fast Company appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.