Creighton University

Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, offers a top-ranked education in the Jesuit tradition for people who want to contribute something meaningful to the world. It’s where students, faculty and staff thrive in a supportive community committed to Jesuit, Catholic values and traditions. And, it’s where students learn to become leaders through service to others.

Creighton’s nine schools and colleges deliver powerful education that connects arts and sciences, law and business with health science programs in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational and physical therapy, public health and emergency medical services.

Creighton University ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 rankings for “Best Colleges.” For a fourth consecutive year, Creighton returns to the prestigious list of National Universities, recognized for offering a full range of undergraduate majors and master’s and doctoral programs, and for producing groundbreaking research. A top-ranking National University classification marks an elevation in Creighton’s reputation. For 16 years in a row, Creighton had been recognized as No. 1 in the Midwest category. Creighton is also recognized for undergraduate teaching, innovation, and as a best value institution. Campus facilities include a well-equipped fitness center, a student center, three major libraries, a new science building with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and abundant computer resources.

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  Main Campus

  Omaha, Nebraska, United States

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Omaha

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  Creighton's 108-acre campus is within walking distance of downtown Omaha, the riverfront parks and the Old Market shopping, restaurant and entertainment district. The home of internationally known financier Warren Buffett, Omaha boasts a number of Fortune 500 companies, including Con Agra and Union Pacific Railroad. The city is home to the NCAA College World Series and the Henry Doorly Zoo, one of the nation's top family tourist destinations. Omaha's own symphony, opera and ballet productions are held in the Orpheum Theatre; the new 17,000-seat Qwest Center CenturyLink Center holds sporting events and popular concerts. Omaha also has art museums that host national traveling exhibits and an internationally-renown artist colony and creativity center located in downtown's warehouse district.

  Creighton has more than 200 student organizations across academic, cultural, political, professional, religious, service, sport and social themes that are open to international students. Of particular interest is the International Student Association; ISA sponsors the annual International Banquet in February including food from around the world, student performances and a fashion show! 

  ISEP students may also join an intramural sports team for basketball, dodgeball, flag football, golf, lacrosse, racquetball, rowing, softball, tennis, ultimate frisbee or volleyball. This is a great way to interact with local students!