St. Mary's and San Antonio Welcome You

St. Mary’s University extends a warm welcome to international students. Just as we are committed to providing you with an outstanding educational experience to prepare you for further study or employment, we believe your presence on our campus adds to the educational experience for all students. Others have the opportunity to learn from you, deepen their appreciation for the ideals valued in other cultures and prepare to work in an increasingly global economy.

San Antonio, the seventh largest city in the U.S, offers many opportunities to gain practical experience during your curricular training eligibility. Leading industries include healthcare and bioscience, information technology, tourism, insurance and the aerospace field.

Quite possibly one of the friendliest big cities in the United States, San Antonio provides the best in employment, history, culture and recreation. Cultural festivals, professional basketball, restaurants, museums and the famous Riverwalk make San Antonio a vibrant place to live. St. Mary’s and San Antonio are an hour south of Austin’s music scene, and just a few hours from the Gulf Coast beaches and the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

Your education is an important investment in your future. U.S. News & World Report in the 2007 edition of “America's Best Colleges” ranked St. Mary's among the top master’s-level institutions in the Western United States for best overall value. Plus, you’ll find San Antonio is an affordable city. Housing, food, transportation and entertainment cost less in San Antonio than in many other U.S. cities.