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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University, St. Louis United States
# 901-950QS World University Rankings
140Undergraduate programs
141Postgraduate programs
727International students
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About Saint Louis University
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and our pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 13,500 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person. At the core of our diverse community of scholars is our service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place.
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About Saint Louis University
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and our pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 13,500 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person. At the core of our diverse community of scholars is our service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place.
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Master PG
MBA
PHD
Saint Louis University is dedicated to helping you pursue your dreams and accomplish your goals. The Billiken Promise is our commitment to innovative affordability and experiential learning initiatives for all our students. Through this one-of-a-kind promise, you can stand out with SLU to reach your goals and make memories to last a lifetime.
At SLU, you can unlock hands-on experiences with the SLU EXPeriential Learning Program that will prepare you for whatever the future holds. And, with your SLU education behind you, you’ll be prepared to take on your career and make a lasting impact on our world. Over 135,000 SLU alumni live in all 50 states and 154 countries.
You make the city of St. Louis your campus when you choose SLU. Nestled in the Midtown neighbourhood, our campus is a 271-acre oasis of greenery and gathering spots perfect for community building, all in a bustling metropolitan setting! Surrounded by exciting attractions and with easy access to public transportation, there’s so much to explore on campus and beyond.
At SLU we’ve formed a community of students from diverse backgrounds. Our campus community is tied together by one common string: the Billiken. No matter where you come from or where you hope to land, we know you could find your home at Saint Louis University. Your first step to becoming a Billiken starts with submitting your application for admission at slu.edu or through the Common Application.
College for Public Health and Social Justice (11)
Biostatistics, B.S.
Biostatistics, B.S. to Biostatistics and Health Analytics, M.S. Accelerated Program
Health Management, B.S.
Health Management, B.S. to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program
Public Health, B.S.
Public Health, B.S. to Public Health, M.P.H. Accelerated Program
Social Work, B.S. (Fontbonne University) to Social Work, M.S.W.
Social Work, B.S. (Lincoln University) to Social Work, M.S.W.
College of Arts and Sciences (11)
American Studies Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program
American Studies Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program
Art History, B.A.
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Bioethics and Health Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Music (Fine and Performing Arts)
Biology, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Biology, B.S. to M.A. in Chemical Biology Accelerated Program
Biology, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program
Catholic Studies, B.A.
Communication, B.A.
Computer Science, B.A. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.A. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.S. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S.
Data Science, B.S. to Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
English, B.A.
English, B.A. to English, M.A. Accelerated Program
English, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
French, B.A.
French, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Greek & Latin Language and Literature, B.A.
History, B.A.
History, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
International Studies, B.A.
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics, B.S.
Meteorology, B.S.
Music, B.A.
Neuroscience, B.S.
Philosophy, B.A.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Political Science, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Psychology, B.A.
Psychology, B.S.
Sociology, B.A.
Sociology, B.A. to M.S. Accelerated Program
Spanish, B.A.
Spanish, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Studio Art, B.A.
Theatre, B.A.
Theological Studies, B.A.
Theological Studies, B.A. to M.T.S. Accelerated Program
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A.
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
College of Philosophy and Letters (11)
Philosophy for Ministry, B.A.
Philosophy for Ministry, B.A. (Archdiocesan)
Philosophy for Ministry, B.S.
Philosophy, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Doisy College of Health Sciences (11)
Athletic Training, Master of (M.A.T.)
Exercise Science, B.S.
Health Sciences, B.S.
Health Sciences, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Health Data Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S.
Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
Medical Sciences, B.S.
Nuclear Medicine Technology, B.S.
Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S.
Radiation Therapy, B.S.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, B.S.
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business (11)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting
Business Technology Management, B.S.
Economics, B.A.
Economics, B.S.
Entrepreneurship, B.S.
Finance, B.S.
International Business, B.S.
Leadership and Human Resource Management, B.S.
Marketing, B.S.
Sports Business, B.S.
School for Professional Studies (11)
Analytics, Bachelor's to Master's Accelerated Program
Cybersecurity, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Emergency Management, B.S.
General Studies, B.A.
Information Systems, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Leadership and Organizational Behavior, B.A.
Leadership and Organizational Development, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Project Management, B.S.
Project Management, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Security and Strategic Intelligence, B.S.
Strategic Intelligence, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Technology and Leadership, B.S.
School of Education (11)
Education, B.A.
Teaching, B.A. (Online)
School of Law (11)
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies to Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law Accelerated Program
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies to Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law Accelerated Program
Communication, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Forensic Science, B.S.
School of Science and Engineering (11)
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry to Master of Science in Chemical Biology Accelerated Program
Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
Chemical Biology and Pharmacology, B.S.
Chemistry, B.A.
Chemistry, B.A. & Chemical Engineering, B.S. (Washington University) Dual Degree
Chemistry, B.S.
Civil Engineering, B.S.
Computer Engineering, B.S.
Computer Information Systems, B.S.
Computer Science, B.A.
Computer Science, B.A. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.S. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Double Major of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Double Major of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering, B.S.
Engineering, B.S. to Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Environmental Science, B.S.
Environmental Studies, B.A.
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics, B.S.
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
School of Social Work (11)
Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.A.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.A. to J.D. Accelerated Program
Social Work, B.S.
Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing (11)
Nursing, B.S.
Nursing, B.S. (Accelerated)
Nursing, B.S. (RN to B.S.N.)
Saint Louis University's graduate programs lead to a range of academic degrees, including Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, many academic departments at SLU offer graduate certificate programs and accelerated or dual-degree options.
In all, SLU offers more than 80 post-baccalaureate and professional degree programs, with many earning national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” edition.
Focused on advanced degrees in health care, STEM, business, law, the humanities, education and more, 13 colleges, schools and centres at SLU offer master's and Ph.D. programs, both online and on the ground at our St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain campuses.
Centre for Advanced Dental Education (13)
Endodontics, M.S. in Dentistry
Orthodontics, M.S. in Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry, M.S. in Dentistry
Periodontics, M.S. in Dentistry
College for Public Health and Social Justice (13)
Behavioral Science and Health Equity, M.P.H.
Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness, M.P.H.
Biostatistics and Health Analytics, M.S.
Biostatistics, M.P.H.
Epidemiology, M.P.H.
Global Health, M.P.H.
Health Administration, M.H.A.
Health Administration, M.H.A. (Executive)
Health Care Management, Master of
Health Management and Policy, M.P.H.
Maternal and Child Health, M.P.H.
Medicine, M.D. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Public Health Practice, M.P.H.
Public Health, M.P.H. & Social Work, M.S.W. Dual Degree
College of Arts and Sciences (13)
American Studies, M.A.
Biology, M.A.
Biology, M.S.
Communication, M.A.
English, M.A.
French, M.A.
Health Care Ethics, Ph.D. & Theology, M.A. Dual Degree (Aquinas Institute of Theology)
History, M.A.
Mathematics, M.A.
Philosophy, M.A.
Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A.
Religious Education, M.A.
Sociology, M.S.
Spanish Education, M.A.
Spanish, M.A.
Theological Studies, M.T.S.
Women's and Gender Studies, M.A.
College of Philosophy and Letters (13)
Philosophy and Theology for Ministry, M.A.
Doisy College of Health Sciences (13)
Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S.
Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Occupational Therapy Program
Physician Assistant, M.M.S.
Physician Assistant, M.M.S. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, M.S.
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business (13)
Accounting, M.Acc.
Accounting, M.Acc. & Law, J.D. Dual Degree
Applied Financial Economics, M.S.
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Educational Leadership, M.A., Dual Degree
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Health Administration, M.H.A. Dual Degree
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Medicine, M.D., Dual Degree
International Business, M.I.B.
Supply Chain Management, M.S.
School for Professional Studies (13)
Analytics, M.S.
Cybersecurity, M.S.
Information Systems, M.S.
Leadership and Organizational Development, M.A.
Professional Studies, Master of
Project Management, M.S.
Strategic Intelligence, M.S.
School of Education (13)
Education Principles and Practices, M.A.
Educational Leadership, M.A.
Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.A.
Teaching, M.A.
School of Law (13)
American Law for Foreign Lawyers, LL.M.
Health Administration, M.H.A. & Law, J.D. Dual Degree
Health Law, LL.M.
Law, J.D. & Business Administration, M.B.A. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Social Work, M.S.W. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Sociology, M.S. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Women's and Gender Studies, M.A. Dual Degree
School of Medicine (13)
Anatomy, M.S.
Family Therapy, M.A.
Health Data Science, M.S.
School of Science and Engineering (13)
Artificial Intelligence, M.S.
Aviation, M.S.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, M.S.
Chemical Biology, M.A.
Chemical Biology, M.S.
Chemistry, M.A.
Chemistry, M.S.
Computer Science, M.S.
Engineering, M.S.
Geographic Information Science, M.S.
Geoscience, M.S.
Meteorology, M.S.
Software Engineering, M.S.
School of Social Work (13)
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
Social Work, M.S.W. in Cincinnati
Social Work, M.S.W. in Kansas City
Social Work, M.S.W. in St. Louis
Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing (13)
Nursing, M.S. (Accelerated)
Nursing, M.S. (Clinical Nurse Leader)
Nursing, M.S. (Nurse Practitioner)
Executive MBA (2)
Business Administration, M.B.A. (Professional)
Full-Time MBA (2)
Business Administration, M.B.A. (One-Year)
College for Public Health and Social Justice (10)
Public Health Studies, Ph.D.
College of Arts and Sciences (10)
American Studies, Ph.D.
Biology, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
English, Ph.D.
Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.
Health Care Ethics, Ph.D.
History, Ph.D.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.
Mathematics, Ph.D.
Philosophy and Bioethics, Ph.D.
Philosophy, Ph.D.
Public and Social Policy, Ph.D.
Theological Studies, Ph.D.
Theology and Health Care Ethics, Ph.D.
Doisy College of Health Sciences (10)
Integrated and Applied Sciences, Ph.D.
Physical Therapy, Doctor of (D.P.T)
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business (10)
International Business and Marketing, Ph.D.
School of Education (10)
Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D.
Education Policy and Equity, Ph.D.
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Educational Leadership, Ed.S.
Educational Leadership, Ph.D.
Higher Education Administration, Ph.D.
School of Law (10)
Law, J.D.
Law, J.D. & Health Care Ethics, Ph.D. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. (Two-Year for Foreign Lawyers)
School of Medicine (10)
Anatomy, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ph.D.
Health Outcomes Research, Ph.D.
Medical Family Therapy, Ph.D.
Medicine, M.D.
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Ph.D.
Pathology, Ph.D
Pharmacology and Physiology, Ph.D.
School of Science and Engineering (10)
Aviation, Ph.D.
Chemistry, Ph.D.
Computer Science, Ph.D.
Engineering, Ph.D.
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics, Ph.D.
Geoscience, Ph.D.
Meteorology, Ph.D.
School of Social Work (10)
Social Work, Ph.D.
Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing (10)
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Master of Science)
Nursing, Ph.D.
University information
Your path to an inspiring future filled with self-discovery, lifelong connections, and transformative experiences starts right here. At Saint Louis University, you’ll be empowered to match your personal interests with your academic passions. Your dynamic student experience will help you meet your educational goals—even those you haven’t yet imagined. Take a look at all that SLU has to offer, and learn what it truly means to be a Billiken.
The Office of Admission is here to help you through the admission process at SLU. If you have questions about how to apply, how to set up a visit or general questions, please contact us at 1-800-SLU-FOR-U or [email protected].
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Saint Louis University has two campuses — a flagship in St. Louis, Missouri and a campus in Madrid, Spain .
Located in the middle of the city that shares its name, SLU's main campus is walking distance St. Louis’ performing arts center, Cortex Innovation District (a key reason St. Louis is among the top start-up cities in America) and Prospect Yards, a new urban social and business hub. An easy drive from more than 300 cities, SLU offers tour options that allow you to see campus in a day, or spend an entire weekend getting to know the city of St. Louis.
Our campus offers 12 residence halls and on-campus apartment complexes, 120,000 square feet of space to work out and compete at our Simon Recreation Center , 15+ dining options, including a state-of-the-art dining hall, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Starbucks and St. Louis Bread Company and 3 museums: Saint Louis University Museum of Art, Historic Cupples House & Galleries, and the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art.
Student life
At Saint Louis University, we believe in educating the whole person. We are not only concerned with your mind, but your heart, body and spirit. It’s why our campus is rich with opportunities to get involved — to encourage you to become more complete, more balanced, more you.
With student organizations ranging from Active Minds, a mental health advocacy organization, to Zeta Tau Alpha, one of the many Fraternity and Sorority Life options at SLU, there's something happening on campus day and night.
Students often tell us that they choose SLU because it feels like home. Our supportive community of fellow students, faculty and staff sincerely care about your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. See what support exists for you — and how you can assist others. You might be surprised about what you discover about yourself in the process.
Saint Louis University Career Services is here to help you begin a process of self-exploration that can help you make decisions about majors and careers. We are committed to delivering excellent career counselling and content, including our podcast , related to your professional and vocational development.
We facilitate career related interactions to prepare Saint Louis University students and alumni for life-long success. We strive to assist all Saint Louis University students in discovering their higher purpose for the greater good.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Saint Louis University is one of the top private universities in St. Louis, United States. It is ranked #901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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You may apply to Saint Louis University (SLU) using the online SLU application or the Common Application. Click here for more information.
Saint Louis University is committed to finding innovative ways to help students succeed and grow during their time as a Billiken. When you enroll as a new freshman at SLU, you're eligible for three new opportunities; SLU EXPeriential Learning Program, Guaranteed Semester at SLU-Madrid and our Affordability Commitment. Click here to learn more.