Duquesne University

Duquesne University is a private Catholic research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1878 by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, it is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the United States. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across ten schools, including business, law, pharmacy, nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, and the sciences. It is known for combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to service, ethics, and social justice rooted in its Catholic and Spiritan mission. The university's campus sits on a bluff overlooking downtown Pittsburgh, providing students with an urban setting and close access to the city's cultural, professional, and healthcare institutions. Duquesne emphasizes experiential learning, research opportunities, and community engagement, and it maintains a strong reputation for programs in health sciences, business, and law. The university serves a diverse student body from across the United States and many international countries.