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Duquesne University is on the rise—recognized across multiple national rankings for delivering top-tier academics, career outcomes, and a transformative student experience.
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Over our 140+ year history as a Catholic University in the Spiritan tradition, we've developed a national reputation for academic excellence. Duquesne's programs have won praise for innovation and continued high quality including accolades as a “first-tier university,” “top 100 undergraduate school,” and “Most Popular.”
Ten Schools of Study
Whatever your academic ambitions, we have the breadth and depth to make the most of them. With our undergraduate majors and graduate programs, you'll find just the right fit for you.
85+Undergraduate Majors
You have a good sense of what you want to achieve. Our future-focused undergraduate majors lead to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, opening up a world of possibilities.
Vibrant, Lively Location
Duquesne University is situated in the heart of Pittsburgh, a city of 90 diverse neighborhoods where everyone can be themselves. Repeatedly among the top most livable cities, just a few blocks from campus you'll find Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations and startups–for work–and three major league sports teams for play!
125+Graduate, Master's and Professional Programs
Discover the graduate and certificate programs that add depth, discipline and professionalism to your bigger goals. We'll make sure you gain the professional confidence, impressive experience, and powerful networks you need to take your career to the next level.
Real-World Experience
Our location will provide you with countless opportunities for real-world experience and career opportunities. You will gain practical experience through fieldwork, clinicals, research projects and internships.
94%directly related
A huge percentage of recent graduates report that their professional work now is directly related to the major they studied at Duquesne.
University Events
Nonnative English Speakers in the Workplace: Past, Present, and Future
The Center for Migration, Displacement and Community Studies Faculty Research Award Speaker Series
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Black History Month Speaking Event: Teaching Civil Rights History when Democracy is Under Attack
Join us for this Black History Month lecture as Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, examines why teaching civil rights history is essential at a moment when many are concerned that democratic norms and institutions are collapsing and Black history is be
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11th Annual Duquesne Day of Giving
Join thousands of fellow alumni and friends in our 11th annual one-day celebration of all things Duquesne. Make your gift to the school, department, program or team of your choice, and take advantage of generous challenges to increase the value of your gift.
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Duquesne - Pittsburgh Connection
I volunteer because serving our neighbors is a way that I can give back to my community. "
At Duquesne, caring about the community unites us. Service is at the core of our Spiritan legacy and one of the many ways we engage in the community right here in Pittsburgh and around the world.
10,000Students, faculty and staff volunteer because we believe service to others is important.
I wouldn’t be who am I if I hadn’t gone to Duquesne.”
Community gardens and urban agriculture were part of her studies, but understanding the food deserts in Pittsburgh's neighborhoods provided the experiential learning opportunities that motivated Kelsey Coates’ to pursue Environmental Sciences.
Duquesne’s R2 designation provides Duquesne student so many untapped opportunities allowing them to achieve their bigger goals through research.”
A 2022 report ranks Pittsburgh in the Top 25 Life Sciences Research Talent Clusters in the U.S. Research at Duquesne begins with first-year students from Liberal Arts to the Sciences and everything in between.
#3 in the Northeastof R2 institutions producing the most high-earning female alumni under 40 in the U.S.
The alumni office is finding amazing ways for alumni to fit as volunteers in Pittsburgh and all over the country and internationally.”
Duquesne alumni believe that equity and opportunity begin at home and are trusted University brand ambassadors who bring their heart for service to our surrounding communities and beyond. "Bluff in the Burgh" connects alumni to upcoming events in Pittsburgh.
1/3Alumni report that the University's reputation or connections helped them land an internship or job.