Duquesne University campus
Pittsburgh, United States
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Duquesne University

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Acceptance rate

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About Duquesne University

Private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, PA. Strong business, engineering, and health sciences programs.

Campus & Location

Province

PA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–1,500/mo | Food: USD 350–550/mo | Affordable major city with booming tech sector (CMU/Google/Amazon presence).

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.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.duq.edu. Information may change — verify with Duquesne University’s official website before applying.