Lourdes University is a private university institution in Sylvania, established in 1958. Lourdes University was a private Franciscan liberal arts institution in Sylvania, Ohio, founded in 1958 and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis. The university offered undergraduate and graduate degrees across arts, sciences, business, nursing, and social work, with 964 students enrolled in fall 2024. It announced closure at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.