Duquesne University
74%
Acceptance rate
$53,238
Tuition/yr
9,300
Enrollment
About Duquesne University
Private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, PA. Strong business, engineering, and health sciences programs.
Duquesne University is a Catholic research university founded in 1878 by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Enrolling approximately 8,294 students across ten schools, it holds Carnegie R2 (High Research Activity) status and is ranked #165 among National Universities by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
The university is particularly strong in health sciences and pre-professional programs: 100% of its nursing graduates passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on their first attempt in 2024, its law school posts a 92% bar passage rate, and it was the first U.S. university to offer a combined biomedical engineering and nursing dual degree. Other notable schools include the Palumbo–Donahue School of Business (#98 nationally), the School of Pharmacy, and a College of Osteopathic Medicine that opened in 2024.
The main campus covers roughly 50 acres on Pittsburgh's Bluff neighborhood, overlooking downtown Pittsburgh and within walking distance of the city center. Duquesne also operates a campus in Rome, Italy. The university draws students from more than 80 countries, with about 443 international students on campus.
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Campus & Location
PA
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- Duquesne's nursing, health sciences, and pharmacy programs are among its strongest nationally, fields where Nepali graduates find strong U.S. job markets and OPT/STEM-OPT pathways that allow 1–3 years of post-graduation work authorization in the United States.
- International undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for the Libermann Scholarship, a merit-based renewable award ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 per year, which can meaningfully offset the $53,238 annual tuition, making it more accessible than many comparable private U.S. universities.
- With an acceptance rate around 83%, Duquesne is relatively accessible for competitive Nepali applicants, and its size (8,000 students) means more personal attention than large state universities, while Pittsburgh's lower cost of living compared to New York or Boston reduces overall expenses.
- The university hosts international students from over 80 countries and offers dedicated international student support services, providing a structured transition environment for students arriving from Nepal.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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