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Our French Heritage

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, was established more than a century ago by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, of the Congregation of Holy Cross, which was founded in Western France.

Recent Developments

Since 2000, St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan to be recognized as one of the best small universities in the United States. Since then, the university has garnered significant national attention for its commitment to students, including:

• Ranked among the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report's list of "America's Best Colleges.”
• Selected by the Princeton Review and Campus Compact for the guide Colleges with a Conscience.
• Recognized as one of the most ethnically and economically diverse private universities in the country by The New York Times in its "Colleges of Many Colors" list.
• New Programs in Angers, France earned St. Edward's the coveted Best Investment in Europe Award at the World Investment in Europe

Why Go Global?

Throughout its history, St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, has actively cultivated an educational experience that recognizes the importance of global understanding. As part of the strategic plan, the university set bold aims to further this tradition. With our Angers location, St. Edward's realizes its vision of offering a variety of resources and programs for working professionals as well as American students in an international setting.

Why Western France?

Western France is an attractive, vibrant region and Angers is a central location convenient to many other French and European cities. Additionally, developing educational programs in Western France represents a “return to our French roots.” This makes Angers the perfect city for a St. Edward's University presence. The city is also home to two key educational collaborators: Université Catholique de l’Ouest and the Institut Bois-Robert

Our Mission

Whether in Austin or Angers, St. Edward’s is committed to providing educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In all of its programs, the university encourages students to think openly, critically and ethically to foster a global understanding and broadened worldview.

St. Edward's University in France heralds the continued commitment to educate students to serve — and to lead — a culturally diverse world community.