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 º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. 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 21, 2025
Nestled along the banks of the Tiber River in the heart of Rome sits the Bernardi Campus of the º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas. Acquired by the Minnesota university in November 1999, the campus was named in honor of Antonio and Cecilia Bernardi, parents and grandparents of St. Thomas alumni, including Luigi Bernardi ’85, ’89 MBA.… The post A Home in Rome: Celebrating 25 Years of the Bernardi Campus appeared first on Newsroom | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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March 7, 2025
Entering the VISION experience in Ecuador, many º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas 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 | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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February 27, 2025
While many in Minnesota spent January braving the cold, 20 students from the GHR Fellows program at the º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas 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 | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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February 12, 2025
During this J-Term, a group of º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas 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. Thomas Students Witness Community and Resilience During VISION Trip to Ecuador appeared first on Newsroom | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. Thomas.
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January 28, 2025
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 | º£½Ç¹Ù·½Ê×Ò³. 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.