Saint Joseph's University is a private Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History and Overview

Founded in 1851.

Campus size: The building area is about 114 acres, the campus environment is beautiful, and the architectural style is ancient and elegant.

Number of students and faculty: There are more than 10,000 students and 1,500 faculty.

Academic Strength

Major Settings:

Undergraduate majors: covering accounting, finance, food marketing, decision-making and system science, international business, international marketing, management, pharmaceutical marketing, actuarial science, aerospace science, Asian studies, biology, chemistry, computer, criminal law, economics, education, English writing, environmental science, performing arts, foreign languages ​​and literature, mathematics, international relations, history, mathematics and natural sciences, philosophy, physics, politics, psychology, sociology and anthropology and many other fields.

Graduate majors: including business administration, food marketing, decision and system science, human resource management, biology, computer, criminal law, education, training and organizational development, elderly health services, health administration, health education, psychology, public safety and environment, English writing, etc.

College settings:

College of Arts and Sciences: Through rigorous academic courses, practical learning and the guidance of professional teachers, students are trained to have the skills, knowledge and confidence to cope with a complex and changing world, so that graduates can actively participate in society and play an important role.

College of Education and Human Development: Adhering to the Jesuit concept of "holistic education", cultivating education and behavioral health professionals, so that students can promote personal and social progress in the process of serving students, patients, customers and communities.

Haub School of Business: Committed to helping students succeed in a technology-driven business environment, its highly ranked business courses prepare students for new challenges and opportunities such as data analysis, artificial intelligence, and digital supply chains. The school was also rated as one of the best business schools by Princeton Review and a first-tier business school by CEO magazine.

College of Health Professions: Providing students with a wide range of professional opportunities, its curriculum combines a rigorous established curriculum with the Jesuit liberal arts core curriculum, while also offering an accelerated program model for undergraduates who wish to pursue advanced careers in fields such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and physician assistant studies. In addition, the college also has the first pharmacy school in North America - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.

College of Nursing and Allied Health: Offering a variety of undergraduate, master's, associate's and certificate programs, students can benefit from the school's more than a century of regional leadership, an experienced faculty team, and a complete curriculum, simulation learning and clinical practice opportunities.

Professional ranking:

The school's risk management and insurance major ranks first in the United States.

USnews ranked 14th in the US university marketing graduate program in 2016.

USnews ranked 17th in the US university finance graduate program in 2016.

Teaching Features

Practical teaching: The school provides a wealth of practical learning opportunities, such as professional internships, cooperative projects, overseas study, and meaningful service experiences, etc., to help students apply classroom knowledge to practice, cultivate the ability to solve practical problems, and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

Small class teaching: Smaller class sizes enable teachers to establish closer ties with students, pay attention to each student's learning progress, provide students with personalized guidance and feedback, promote interaction and communication between teachers and students, and create a good learning atmosphere.

Value education: As a Catholic Jesuit university, the school focuses on cultivating students' critical thinking, moral decision-making ability, and sense of social justice, and encourages students to pursue personal excellence, academic success, and actively participate in social affairs to become inclusive and diverse social people.

Campus life

Student organizations and activities: The school has more than 100 student organizations, on-campus sports teams, and community service projects. Students can participate in them according to their interests and hobbies. On average, each student will join three clubs during their studies, which provides students with rich and diverse social and self-development opportunities and makes campus life vibrant.

Alumni network: The school has more than 62,500 alumni who have formed a strong support network around the world. Once you become a member of the school, you can benefit from a lifelong support system of alumni, faculty and friends, and receive guidance, connections and encouragement.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate: IELTS Philadelphia 6.5.

Graduate: IELTS Philadelphia 6.5, TOEFL Philadelphia 80, GMAT Philadelphia 550.