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Saint Louis University located in St. Louis, Missouri, with a campus in Madrid, Spain, is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. Founded in 1818, SLU is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Guided by our enduring Jesuit mission, we offer our more than 13,300 students a highly rigorous and deeply transformative education that helps them develop into bold, confident leaders. Rated among the nation’s top research universities, SLU boasts 12 graduate and undergraduate programs ranked among the top 50 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Academically, ethics, spirituality and compassion take center stage, while outside the classroom, members of the SLU community provide more than 1.6 million service hours each year just one reason we’re among the nation's top colleges for making an impact. In fact, more than 180 of SLU's courses integrate community engagement into academics. Saint Louis University earned the highly revered “R1” designation by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, joining an elite group of U.S. research universities. It is the highest classification universities can attain for research activity. A degree is about more than the diploma you earn. Saint Louis University offers challenging and relevant undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees for today's changing world — along with the context and connections that will help you make the most of what you learn. Combined with optional concentrations, minors, certificates, and accelerated programs, SLU offers you a truly personalized college experience. 

A degree is about more than the diploma you earn. Saint Louis University offers challenging and relevant undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees for today's changing world along with the context and connections that will help you make the most of what you learn. Combined with optional concentrations, minors, certificates, and accelerated programs, SLU offers you a truly personalized college experience. Saint Louis University is a top U.S. university, attracting hundreds of undergraduate and graduate international students from more than 90 countries around the world. With a legacy of innovative academics and research, SLU is home to a diverse community of students receiving a transformative education. Saint Louis University offers holistic support to help students thrive, achieve their academic goals and make the most of their time living and learning in the United States. Whether you are seeking academic assistance, involvement opportunities or wellness resources, the Office of International Services is here to support you throughout your time at SLU. St. Louis is a hotbed of innovation and entrepreneurship with Popular Mechanics ranking St. Louis the No. 1 start-up city in America and SLU is right in center of it. The 200-acre The Cortex Innovation Community, a center for business, innovation and technology, neighbors campus and the metro area is home to eight Fortune 500 companies. No wonder there’s a strong SLU alumni network of more than 55,000 in St. Louis.