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International Initiatives

St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ Global

Quick Facts

75+

Countries represented on campus

7

Fulbright awardees since 2017

300+

study abroad programs in 50+ countries

Study Abroad

St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ 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. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ 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.

Study Abroad

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.

OISS Support Services

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. 

Core Courses

St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ’ 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.

International Partnerships

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. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ supports current students and alumni as they compete for these scholarship opportunities.

Prestigious Scholarship Support

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Professor Ivančica (Vanča) Schrunk (right) introduces students to an excavation site in St. Clement, Croatia.

International Research

At St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ, 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. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ

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.

World Cinema Program

Our Campus in Rome, Italy

Located in the Prati neighborhood, our Bernardi campus in Rome, Italy provides housing to St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ 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

Rome Bernardi Campus

International News from St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ

March 21, 2025

Nestled along the banks of the Tiber River in the heart of Rome sits the Bernardi Campus of the University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ. Acquired by the Minnesota university in November 1999, the campus was named in honor of Antonio and Cecilia Bernardi, parents and grandparents of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ alumni, including Luigi Bernardi ’85, ’89 MBA.… The post A Home in Rome: Celebrating 25 Years of the Bernardi Campus appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.

• March 7, 2025

  Entering the VISION experience in Ecuador, many University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ students thought they had a clear understanding of what they were about to encounter. They knew they would visit schools, meet children and families, and participate in volunteer work arranged by The Center: A Family of Families. However, the reality was far more profound.… The post Ecuador Experience Teaches Tommies to See World Through Different Lens  appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.

• February 27, 2025

  While many in Minnesota spent January braving the cold, 20 students from the GHR Fellows program at the University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ enjoyed three weeks in Ghana’s warm, vibrant climate. There, they immersed themselves in a rich new culture, visited various businesses and cultural sites, conversed with a variety of Ghanaians from all walks of… The post GHR Fellows Expand Global Perspectives on J-Term Journey to Ghana appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.

• February 12, 2025

  During this J-Term, a group of University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ students traveled to Quito, Ecuador, to volunteer at Centro Una Familia de Familias through the university’s VISION program. The center, a nonprofit organization, supports families holistically by providing education, health care, legal assistance, and employment opportunities. Through volunteering and cultural immersion, students witnessed firsthand the… The post St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ Students Witness Community and Resilience During VISION Trip to Ecuador appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.

• January 28, 2025

  In the last year, nearly 700 St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ students took part in study abroad programs, with Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom standing out as top destinations. But have you ever wondered about the roots of study abroad programs at St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ? The history of study abroad at St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ stretches back to the post-World… The post Tales from the Archives: St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ Students and Study Abroad appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. ÇéÂÂ×ÔÅÄ.