A national research university in the heart of Washington, D.C., The Catholic University of America welcomes international scholars as important members of our warm and vibrant community. 

Catholic University offers undergraduate and graduate students a challenging academic experience with unique opportunities to conduct research with world-class faculty and experience living in the U.S. capital.

We have many desirable programs in the arts and sciences, social work, architecture, theology, business, education, health care, and engineering.

400+

International students on campus

280+

Undergraduate and graduate programs

80+

Countries represented by our students


Academic Programs

At one of America’s oldest and strongest major research universities, the search for truth ranges across 12 schools and more than 100 disciplines.


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