St. Thomas University

St. Thomas is a Catholic university with rich cultural and international diversity committed to the academic and professional success of its students who become ethical leaders in our global community.

At St. Thomas we make no apology for believing that our community and our world can be a better and happier place, and make sure our students are learning the leadership skills to make it happen.

We are committed to graduating students who have been taught the essential attributes to be leaders in their chosen field. STU students learn the key traits of successful leadership - knowledge, confidence and ethics.

St. Thomas University has been developing leaders for over 50 years. As the only private, Catholic, Florida-based university affiliated with the Archdiocese of Miami, we are internationally recognized for our unique academic specializations in justice, international business, ministry, sports administration, and the sciences. Our areas of study range from global entrepreneurship and undergraduate scientific research to divinity studies, intercultural human rights, and liberal arts. Our varied academic programs coupled with our prestigious faculty, who recognize the importance of personalized attention for every student, ensures that we accomplish our mission of developing leaders for life.

St. Thomas University students have the opportunity to bring their research and learning to bear on the issues of today's world. Through research projects, internships, and community-based learning courses, St. Thomas University students work with partners in North Miami-Dade County to address the root causes of inner-city poverty and violence.

Working with some of the leading farmworker-advocacy organizations in the United States, St. Thomas University students are able to bring their course work and research to bear on the reality of exploitation and modern-day slavery in the fields of Central Florida.

Thanks to the University's sister-diocese relationship with the Diocese of Port-de-Paix, Haiti, St. Thomas University students have the unique opportunity to leverage their research and learning into long-term economic development projects in Haiti's poorest region. Fair-trade coffee, artisan, and solar energy projects are just some ways that St. Thomas University students are taking concrete steps to transform the world.

Tomorrow is what you make of it, so make it count. St. Thomas University is the shortest distance between you and your goals. We are all about affordable opportunity, with unique cutting edge majors to put you right into a successful career. The professors and facilities are second to none, and from day one, You Matter. We are the open door to your career.

Various scholarships have been established through the generosity of the university and philanthropic efforts of our Board of Trustees, donors, alums, businesses and associations to reward and support student academic performance and achievement.

As a private Catholic University, the university takes great pride in granting students significant scholarship awards.

Over 90% of our students receive some source of financial assistance through the many programs and services the university offers. In addition to the many federal and state grants that you might qualify for, if you qualify for our university awards (undergraduate) your tuition will be reduced by 43%. Committed to your educational pursuit and to providing you with an engaged learning experience a financial aid counselor stands ready to assist you.

The St. Thomas University student population is comprised of a diverse group of students that includes international students from nearly 60 nations. International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) administers a wide variety of services to the international community of St. Thomas University.

The mission of ISSS is to facilitate international students' admittance to the United States, to assist international students' transition to life in the United States and at St. Thomas University, and to provide services necessary to meet the special needs of international students in accordance with SEVP Federal Regulations.

Wander beyond our campus, and you will find yourself surrounded by diversity, multiculturalism, and a vibrant, friendly community. Centrally located, St. Thomas University is minutes away from adventure on South Beach, or environmental treasures like the Florida Everglades. Get ready to explore a multitude of exciting experiences from the Florida Keys to the nearby Orlando theme parks.

The word "Catholic" means universal. At St. Thomas University we welcome people from all religious and humanistic traditions. Our students are offered a wide variety of opportunities to develop an appreciation of their personal worth, individual gifts and academic potential. Service programs, social organizations, campus ministry, and academic clubs all endeavor to assist in the development of students knowledgeable of self, rooted in faith, educated in mind, and compassionate in heart.

Students define our campus life. The Student Government Association, along with organizations such as the Campus Activity Board, strives to make STU a place that stimulates hearts and minds. Our student leaders gain hands-on experience as organizers and hosts for our campus residents as well as our commuter student population.

Through collaborative development projects, St. Thomas University students are engaged in immersive service programs throughout Florida, and in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. Students have opportunities to go beyond classroom learning, and apply their newfound knowledge in ways that can positively transform the world.