75+
Countries represented on campus
International Initiatives
Understanding and integrating global knowledge, perspectives, and intercultural competencies is essential to living, working, and serving the modern world. St. Thomas prepares students and staff to thrive in a global environment. By supporting international students, offering programming, immigration advising, and advocacy; facilitating off-campus study experiences for students and faculty, and so much more.
St. Thomas Global
Quick Facts
7
Fulbright awardees since 2017
300+
study abroad programs in 50+ countries
Study Abroad
St. Thomas opens a world of opportunity when you study abroad. Whether you participate in one of our many J-Term programs, spend a semester with St. Thomas faculty in London or Rome, or study with one of our 300 affiliate partners, studying abroad is a big part of college for many Tommies.
Office of International Students and Scholars
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides comprehensive immigration and support services to international students and visiting scholars, faculty, and staff while supporting them in pursuit of their educational, personal, and professional goals.
International Admissions
St. Thomas is home to hundreds of undergraduate and graduate international students from more than 75 countries around the world and a vibrant community of diverse students looking to make a positive impact on the world.
English Language Services
Still learning English? You can study at the ELS Center at St. Thomas before you begin as a student here. Learn about concurrent ELS and St. Thomas enrollment.
Highlighted Priorities
Comprehensive Internationalization for Global Perspectives
In a globalized world, employers want culturally competent workers who can appreciate and navigate diverse viewpoints and have the ability to communicate effectively. These courses are designed to introduce students to the opportunities and challenges of living in a globalized world.
St. Thomas’ Global Reach
From participating in the development of a Catholic Studies Program at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, to a year-long German engineering program, our international partnerships create connections all over the globe.
Prestigious International Scholarship Support
Prestigious scholarships and grants, such as the Fulbright Program, offer international opportunities for students of high academic achievement. The University of St. Thomas supports current students and alumni as they compete for these scholarship opportunities.
International Research
At St. Thomas, our faculty and our students engage in research that explores important questions, addresses big challenges, and advances the common good, both locally and globally.
Research at St. Thomas
Global Perspectives Courses
Innovative Global Courses
Theology 100 in Rome
This course is designed to acquaint with Christian history. Through a variety of site visit and guided tours, students will immerse themselves in Christine theology while experiencing Italian culture.
Introduction to Art History in London
The city of London becomes your classroom in this exciting course that gives students the opportunity to engage in the up-close and personal works of art from across the globe!
World Cinema
Explore cultures from the comfort of your classroom. This course asks students to think critically about the ways in which cinema engages the world as a form of entertainment, as a historical document, and as an instrument of social change.
Our Campus in Rome, Italy
Located in the Prati neighborhood, our Bernardi campus in Rome, Italy provides housing to St. Thomas students and others participating in academic and summer programs.
When you aren't studying, you have the chance to travel throughout Rome and Vatican City
International News from St. Thomas
March 12, 2024
International Graduate Student Finds Community at St. Thomas
When Victor Oshiomah started his college education, he never imagined he would be going back to school for a career change at a university thousands of miles from his home country. Oshiomah grew up in Nigeria, where he decided to study civil engineering, as he considered a career in construction. During his second year, his… The post International Graduate Student Finds Community at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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February 8, 2024
St. Thomas Student Named Fulbright Semifinalist
University of St. Thomas senior Ellie Patronas is a semifinalist for the 2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. She hopes to use the Fulbright opportunity to fulfill her dream of studying urban art in Greece. Fulbright is an international, cultural, and educational exchange program that gives students the opportunity to achieve academic goals, while also allowing… The post St. Thomas Student Named Fulbright Semifinalist appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 30, 2024
Tommie Award Finalist: Nguyen ‘Lucky’ Phan ’24
From the time she set foot on the St. Thomas campus, Tommie Award finalist Nguyen “Lucky” Phan ’24 made a point to be actively involved in the university community. She has served as president of ASIA Club, vice president of Undergraduate Business Council and as the international students’ representative in Undergraduate Student Government. “Lucky represents… The post Tommie Award Finalist: Nguyen ‘Lucky’ Phan ’24 appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 15, 2023
Ana Del Rivero: A Global Citizen in the Making
Ana Del Rivero, a junior originally from Cancun, Mexico, feels right at home with two St. Thomas organizations: HOLA! and OISS. Since the Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement as well as the Office of International Students and Scholars helped her early on, she readily volunteers her time with each. “It was crazy that a… The post Ana Del Rivero: A Global Citizen in the Making appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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August 14, 2023
From Vietnam to Minnesota: Lucky Phan’s Journey to Success
Although her friends call her “sunshine in a human form,” the transition from Vietnam to the U.S. hasn’t always been smooth for Nguyen “Lucky” Phan ’24. Her life in Da Nang, a coastal city, included scuba diving, canoeing and swimming in the Pacific Ocean; relaxing on the beaches; taking in the view of the mountains;… The post From Vietnam to Minnesota: Lucky Phan’s Journey to Success appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Global Learning and Strategy
International Office
Global Learning and Strategy (GLAS) is the office at St. Thomas encompassing most everything international. From recruiting undergraduates from around the world to facilitating off-campus study experiences for students and faculty, GLAS supports the university mission by increasing intercultural understanding, supporting diversity initiatives, and enhancing global connections.