Academics

A Liberal Arts Education Rooted in Faith and Reason

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Faith and Reason Intertwined

Academic life at the University of St. Thomas is structured around truth, meaning, and human responsibility. Students enter a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts, informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition, and sustained by faculty who take scholarship and teaching seriously while nurturing human formation.

Here, study unfolds as a coherent engagement with truth across disciplines. Whether in the sciences, humanities, business, nursing, or theology, students are challenged to think carefully, write clearly, and argue responsibly. The aim is not mere credentialing, but intellectual maturity.

Majors & Minors

Academic Catalog

The UST academic experience is ordered and intentional. Requirements reflect a vision of education that integrates foundational learning with advanced specialization. Learn more about our Core Curriculum.

Academic Catalog
Review official program requirements, course descriptions, and Uuniversity academic policies.

Advising
Work with faculty and academic advisors who guide students in thoughtful course selection and long-term planning. For general advising needs, reach out to advising@stthom.edu. For specific program advising, please check in with your program director.

Academic Programs

Degree Programs

The University of St. Thomas offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across a wide range of disciplines. Each degree path is shaped by academic standards designed to cultivate depth of knowledge and disciplined reasoning. Explore the full range of academic offerings and programs.

Academic Program Level

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Academic Program Division
Accounting (Minor)
MS in Accounting
Graduate Certificate in AI for Business Leaders
BA Biology/MS Laboratory Science Dual Degree
Biology (Minor)
BS in Cell and Molecular Biology
Graduate Certificate in Catholic Feminism
Graduate Certificate in Catholic Teacher Development

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Pre-Health Professions

The University of St. Thomas trains students for several health professions through our Pre-Health Professions programs. These programs are for undergraduate students seeking to complete requirements for future health programs or post-baccalaureate student seeking to gain your final prerequisites. Click below to see details. 

Go Deeper

Centers and Institutes at UST

The University of St. Thomas offers a unique learning experience through its centers and institutes, which allows learners to specialize in key areas that exemplify the liberal arts alongside a robust deep dive into a specific topic area.


Each center and institute offers a distinct academic home, some offering degrees while others offer intellectually stimulating programming and events, where the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition provide the framework for international exploration. Explore our centers and institutes web page. 

Academic Resources

Scholarship and Support

Academic excellence is sustained by knowledgeable, meaningful support.

Learn about merit-based and need-based scholarships that recognize academic promise and commitment.

Explore financial assistance options designed to make a UST education accessible to all.

Meet Your Counselor

Connect directly with financial aid counselors who can help clarify academic pathways and application requirements.

St. Thomas Promise

Understand the University’s commitment to academic success for all who desire Catholic higher education.

Honored by leading

Awards & Distinctions

The University of St. Thomas is nationally recognized for academic excellence, mission-driven education, and student success by leading accreditation and ranking organizations.

Engage Thoughtfully

An Education Seeking the Good

The University of St. Thomas offers the intellectual focus of a classical university within the opportunities of a global city. Academic life here demands discipline, rewards curiosity, and prepares graduates to move forward with competence and integrity to contribute to society in a chosen career.

The question is not simply what you will study, it is who you will become through that study.