
International Initiatives
Quick Facts

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
Global Perspectives Courses
Innovative Global Courses
Theology 100 in Rome
Introduction to Art History in London
World Cinema

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
In the last year, nearly 700 St. Thomas 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. Thomas? The history of study abroad at St. Thomas stretches back to the post-World… The post Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Students and Study Abroad appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 21, 2025
School of Law Associate Professor Rachel Moran is back at the University of St. Thomas after spending four months as a Fulbright Scholar researching protests and policing in Chile. Moran was selected to travel to South America in fall 2024 as part of the prestigious academic exchange program. Hosted by the Universidad de los Andes… The post Fulbright Reflection: Rachel Moran on Policing Differences in Chile and US appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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December 11, 2024
I fell in love with Mary while a graduate student visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Standing in front of Simone Martini’s “Annunciation,” I was astonished by the role of Mary in the story of salvation. I stared at the painting, studying Mary’s gaze, until the museum closed. After I began teaching at the University… The post Mary in Rome appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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October 28, 2024
International students Naja Leitch from Guyana and Raquel Gutierrez Rojas from Bolivia have started their journey at the University of St. Thomas. These new Tommies are among 4,000-plus current scholars placed at more than 160 universities around the world through the Davis United World College Scholars Program. St. Thomas was accepted as a partner school… The post St. Thomas Grows Global Community in Minnesota appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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August 22, 2024
Law school is allowing 3L Kaitlyn Eder to achieve many of her goals, including a visit to Europe, which she accomplished this summer on a study abroad trip. Eder studied international and European Union law at Nantes University in France. “I never studied abroad in undergrad and never had been out of the country before,”… The post Law Student Makes Lasting Memories on Study Abroad Trip to France appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Global Learning and Strategy