University of the Incarnate Word

Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, UIW is the largest Catholic university in the state and the fourth largest private university in Texas. UIW’s main campus is located in prestigious Alamo Heights, with additional locations throughout San Antonio and Corpus Christi; campuses in México; and a new academic site in historic Heidelberg, Germany. Nearly 80 degrees are offered to the over 9000 students at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. UIW is an educational ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Mission: University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.