Duquesne University

Duquesne University (DU) - private nonprofit higher education institution in United States. DU began its activity in 1878. Duquesne University has an urban campus in Pittsburgh.

University ranking. Duquesne University, earned its place in the top 5% of the world universities, according to the international rankings.

Application process and the cost of tuition. For evaluation the university uses the applicant's academic performance and examination results. Upon review about(80%) of applicants receive a positive response. The university shares the popular system in United States that divides the academic year into semesters. The tuition fees are quite steep. A year of bachelor studies at DU will cost you at least 20,000 USD. DU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree - 20,000 USD per year of study. Despite this the students can apply for scholarships provided by the university. Here you can choose from a wide array of full-time programs, however the students are not limited to them as the university also offers online courses and programs. More information about tuition fees and admission requirements can be found on the official website of the university(http://www.duq.edu).

The composition of the university. Duquesne University is average in size with a capacity of 15 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The university employs 2900 teachers and professors. The university provides its students with the opportunity to participate in the international exchange programs. To learn more about the students and alumni of the university you can visit the university’s social media pages: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin.

Infrastructure of DU. The university has a dedicated library. The campus dormitories that can be offered to the students upon request. It is a member of Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), as well as Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).