Why Notre Dame
Grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally in a community dedicated to the common good.
At Notre Dame, we provide the resources and support you need to explore your passions, develop your talents, and build a life lived with purpose. Students come to Notre Dame to learn not only how to think critically and creatively, but also how to live fully.
As the world’s leading Catholic global research university, Notre Dame offers a world-class academic experience with opportunities for student research, creative pursuits, and projects that go beyond the classroom. Innovative ideas are celebrated here because we know that exploration is key to discovery. As a Notre Dame student, you’ll join an international community of students, faculty, and alumni who are as dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge as they are to the Notre Dame family. You’ll learn in classrooms and labs under the guidance of faculty who are the leading experts in their fields. You’ll have opportunities for research and internships that turn your knowledge into action.
Academic Excellence & World-Changing Discoveries
At Notre Dame, we pair a world-class undergraduate research environment with a distinct global Catholic mission, empowering you to collaborate with leading scholars and turn classroom theory into real-world discovery.
A Foundation of Faith. A Community for All.
At Notre Dame, our Catholic faith is the foundation of the entire educational experience. Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, we believe that education must cultivate both the mind and the heart.
Residential Communities that Feel like Home
Residential life is foundational to the Notre Dame experience. Our inclusive, lifelong communities foster intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth preparing students to lead with faith and serve the common good.
An Education Without Borders
As the world’s leading Catholic global research university, a Notre Dame education stretches far beyond campus, intentionally positioning students to engage with global challenges through an ethical lens anchored in our Catholic faith.
Find Your Career and Your Calling
Supported by an extensive alumni network and top global employers, Notre Dame helps undergraduates look beyond just their academic majors to build successful, purpose-driver careers.