Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University (SFU) is a private Catholic university in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1847 and conducted in the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The university is situated on 600 acres (243 ha) in the forests and farmland of Loretto. Saint Francis College was established in 1847 by six Franciscan teaching brothers from Mountbellew, Ireland, who had been given land in Loretto by Michael O'Connor, the first Bishop of Pittsburgh, to establish a school. The university was one of the first Catholic universities in the United States and the first Franciscan college in the nation. Although it originally only admitted males, it became one of the first Catholic universities to become co-educational. Loretto is the site of the first English-language Roman Catholic settlement established west of the Allegheny Front, in what is now the United States, by Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin in 1799.

Loretto, Pennsylvania

Population

330 Million

The United States dollar (i.e.,1 USD=76 INR Approx.)

Campuses

  • Loretto, Pennsylvania

Languages Used

  • ENGLISH

Nearest Popular Cities

  • (1) Altoona (28 mins via cab)
  • (2) Johnstown
  • Pennsylvania (32 mins via cab)
  • (3) Indiana
  • Pennsylvania (40 mins via cab)
Tuition Fees

Ranges between Min 12000 USD to Max 50000 USD

Living Expenses

Ranges between Overall 600 USD - 1500 USD per month (Depending on Student Lifestyle)

Part Time Work Limit

20 hrs/Week during Study Period,40hrs/week during Holidays

Part Time Wages

Ranges from 10 USD to 15 USD/hour (INR 700 - INR 1200/hour)

Benefits of studying at

  1. Franciscan Heritage: Saint Francis University is grounded in the Franciscan tradition, which emphasizes the values of service, compassion, and humility. The university's mission is to create an environment that fosters the development of ethical and moral leaders.

  2. Small Class Sizes: Saint Francis University has a low student-to-faculty ratio, with an average class size of 18 students. This allows for more personalized attention from professors and a more collaborative learning environment.

  3. Hands-on Learning: Saint Francis University emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, with a variety of internship, research, and service opportunities available to students. The university's Office of Career Services works closely with students to connect them with experiential learning opportunities that align with their interests and career goals.

  4. Campus Community: Saint Francis University has a tight-knit campus community, with a variety of student clubs, organizations, and events that foster a sense of belonging and connection. The university also offers a variety of support services and resources for students, including academic advising, counseling, and career services.

  5. Health Sciences Programs: Saint Francis University has a strong reputation for its health sciences programs, which include nursing, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. The university's state-of-the-art SimMan Center provides students with hands-on training in clinical skills and patient care.

  6. Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Saint Francis University is committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition, which emphasizes the pursuit of truth and the integration of faith and reason. The university's academic programs encourage students to engage in critical thinking and ethical reasoning, with a focus on developing the whole person.

Permanent Residency

Option 1- Student Have to get Sponsorship from employers & can apply for EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card

Option 2- Students have to stay for 3 Years with EBI/EB5 Visa to be a Green Card holder

Option 3- Students who hold LI Visa for 4 years also have the option to apply for a green card

 

Post Study Work

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

After graduation, the student is allowed to stay for up to 3 Years to find a job

NETHERLANDS

If a student's University/ or subject ranks in the top 200 world Ranking (ie THE, QS, or Shanghai Ranking), they are eligible to apply for a1 year Job Search Visa in the Netherlands

CANADA

Post-completion of Course in USA, student can try for Express Entry Visa

AUSTRALIA

Based on the student's previous work experience A student can apply for a Skilled Independent Visa

Note: Post Completion of the Course in the USA, students will have more opportunities to get jobs in the USA, Middle East and India with Very good Pay scale

 

Loretto, Pennsylvania

Campuses

  • Loretto, Pennsylvania

The United States dollar (i.e.,1 USD=76 INR Approx.)

Population

330 Million

Languages Used

  • ENGLISH

Nearest Popular Cities

  • (1) Altoona (28 mins via cab)
  • (2) Johnstown
  • Pennsylvania (32 mins via cab)
  • (3) Indiana
  • Pennsylvania (40 mins via cab)

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