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Programs available Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral Degree programs.
These undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs have attracted students from around the world since 1878.
As one of the nation’s top Catholic universities, Duquesne University provides a well-rounded education that will challenge you academically while nourishing your spiritual and ethical development. Founded 140 years ago by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the United States. This means we share in the Spiritans’ values and are deeply committed to:
- Educational excellence
- Moral and spiritual values
- An ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity
- Service to the Church, the community, the nation and the world
Learn more about Duquesne University in Pennsylvania
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by a group of Catholic missionaries also known as the Spiritans. From humble beginnings as a school for the children of Pittsburgh’s poor immigrants, Duquesne today is an educational and economic powerhouse comprising nine schools of study that serves nearly 9,500 students.
Mission
Duquesne serves God by serving students through:
- Commitment to excellence in liberal and professional education
- Profound concern for moral and spiritual values
- Maintaining an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity
- Service to the Church, the community, the nation, and the world
John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences Academic Programs
Duquesne University provides a well-rounded education that will challenge students academically while nourishing their spiritual and ethical development. Educating ethical healthcare professionals to engage and serve diverse local and global communities to advance person-centered healthcare.
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Occupational Therapy (MS and OTD)
- Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
- Speech-Language Pathology (MS)
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
- Health Sciences (BSHS)
- Health Administration (BSHA)
- Public Health (BA and BS)
Schools of Study at Duquesne University
- Business
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Natural & Environmental Sciences
- Nursing
- Osteopathic Medicine (2024)
- Pharmacy
Additional Degree Programs at Duquesne University
- Ph.D. in Health Sciences
- MS in Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences
Ranked Among the Best
Duquesne’s academics have earned highly regarded accolades, including:
- Duquesne is consistently ranked in the top tier of Best Colleges rankings.
- Duquesne ranked No. 65 in the nation and No. 6 in Pennsylvania in the Best Value Schools category.
- Duquesne ranked No. 58 for Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
- Duquesne ranked No. 86 in Best Colleges for Veterans category.
- Duquesne ranked No. 21 among national Catholic institutions in the Best Colleges ranking.
The Princeton Review
- Duquesne was named among Best 387 Colleges in the nation, a list which focuses on the top 8% of all the colleges and universities in the country.
- Duquesne was also recognized as a Green College and on the Best Colleges: Region by Region list for Northeast.
Life in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Duquesne University is situated in the heart of Pittsburgh, a vibrant and safe city that has been recognized worldwide for its livability, welcoming atmosphere and professional opportunities. For 2022, Pittsburgh was ranked one of the 11 Best U.S. Cities for Young Professionals by Spacewise. Also for 2022, Bloomberg named Pittsburgh the most affordable city for housing, even as accommodation costs around the globe surge.
Additionally, National Geographic listed Pittsburgh among 30 of the Best Cities in the United States based on unconventional metrics believed to lead to happiness, including: green spaces, galleries, coffee shops, breweries, music venues, “Instagrammable” moments and more.
Duquesne students are an important part of the emerging economic and social greatness of the University’s home.
Campus, which offers breathtaking views of Pittsburgh and its three rivers, is a short walk from downtown and only 30 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport.
