Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private Jesuit research university located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River and one of the oldest Catholic universities in the United States. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines such as arts and sciences, business, engineering, aviation, nursing, public health, social work, law, and medicine, and is particularly recognized for its health sciences and service-oriented mission. SLU's main campus sits in Midtown St. Louis and includes modern academic buildings, research facilities, student housing, and athletics venues. The university also operates a campus in Madrid, Spain, providing extensive international education opportunities. Guided by its Jesuit Catholic identity, SLU emphasizes academic excellence, research, community service, and ethical leadership.