Duquesne University

It's Time for Bigger Goals! At Duquesne, you'll gain the professional confidence, impressive experience, and powerful networks you need to get a running start on a meaningful career. Duquesne prepares students by having them work alongside faculty to discover and reach their goals. 

Duquesne students enjoy a 48-acre campus in the heart of Pittsburgh that-s park-like, secluded, and safe, yet within walking distance of all the opportunities a major city can offer - steps from internships at major corporations, health care systems, schools, sports stadiums, museums, theatres, shopping, cafes and restaurants.

Duquesne is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report for its quality academic programs and value. The University also is recognized by Forbes as a Best Value and Money Magazine as a Best College for Your Money. Additionally, Niche awarded Duquesne an A+ for Best College Locations and an A for Value for 2024. 

In addition to being a SAGE Tuition Rewards Partner, students can earn Duquesne micro-scholarships on Raise.me, Duquesne is a Pittsburgh Promise Preferred Partner,  we offer a PA State Grant Match, and we offer many other resources to make a Duquesne education affordable. 

Students represent diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds from every state and 50 countries. Duquesne students choose from 85 future-focused undergraduate majors, leading to bachelor's master's and doctoral degrees, and 110+ graduate and professional programs in business, education, health sciences, law, liberal arts, music, science and engineering, nursing and pharmacy. Undergraduate students can also participate in Pre-Medical and Health Professions, Pre-Law, and Honors College programs. The University opened a new College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2024, becoming the second medical school in Pittsburgh and the first Catholic osteopathic medical school in Pennsylvania.