The Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit or Duquesne University for short is a private university located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1848 by the members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost. It became the first Catholic higher-education institution in Pennsylvania. Today, Duquesne is the only Spiritan higher education institution in the world.

Its initial batch of students was 40 in number and now the numbers have increased to over 9,300. The university currently has students from over 80 countries around the world and also has an associate campus in Rome.

Facts:

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	<li>The university is ranked fourth in Pennsylvania in the list of Best Value Schools category by the U.S. News and World Report.</li>
	<li>The university motto is &ldquo;Spiritus est qui vivificat&rdquo; (It is the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Spirit">Spirit</a> that gives life.)</li>
	<li>The university is affiliated with Roman Catholic faith.</li>
	<li>The athletics teams at Duquesne include 6 women&rsquo;s and 10 men&rsquo;s varsity teams.</li>
	<li>The alumni of the university include two cardinals and the bishop of Pittsburgh.</li>
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About

On-Campus Accommodation

Students enrolled in the first and second years of the undergraduate programs must stay on campus during their studies.

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	<li>Third-year undergraduate and postgraduate students can choose whether they want to live on or off-campus.</li>
	<li>At Duquesne, the dormitories or living spaces are called Living Learning Centers.</li>
	<li>All the students seeking on-campus residency must fill out the Housing Preference Form and the Housing Agreement Form. These forms should be submitted before the deadline to secure a place on campus.</li>
</ul>

Off-Campus Accommodation

Since minimal space is available for third-year undergraduate and all postgraduate students in the on-campus dormitories, the option of securing private accommodation becomes an important one.

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	<li>Students are requested to visit the Office of Commuter Affairs website for important information.</li>
	<li>Pittsburgh City Living will familiarise you with the city of your study, and your Cultural Ambassador will also help secure private housing.</li>
	<li>You can also consider homestay, and temporary housing options are also available to look for housing options in person.</li>
</ul>

Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food)

Many restaurants are located near the campus. There are several Indian restaurants situated less than ten minutes away by car. Offering both dine-in and takeaway options, restaurants like All India Restaurant and Indian Spices can be chosen if you are looking for an Indian culinary experience.

Accommodation

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Duquesne University offers more than 190 higher education programs distributed among&nbsp;undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The university provides&nbsp;degrees through its nine colleges, which are:

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	<li>McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts</li>
	<li>Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences</li>
	<li>Duquesne School of Law</li>
	<li>A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration</li>
	<li>School of Pharmacy</li>
	<li>Mary Pappert School of Music</li>
	<li>School of Education</li>
	<li>School of Nursing</li>
	<li>Rangos School of Health Sciences</li>
</ul>

The university also offers online programs, professional degree programs and postgraduate certficate programs.&nbsp;

Student Clubs

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	<li>Duquesne University has 250 recognized student organizations. You can make new friends, learn something new or explore something new about yourself.</li>
	<li>Community Service &amp; Advocacy is an organization that aims at the betterment of society while the Event Planning committee is for those who want to engage in the planning of various cultural and recreational activities on campus.</li>
	<li>There are also 10 Greek fraternities and sororities each of which you can be a member of for a lifetime.</li>
</ul>

Part-time jobs

<ul>
	<li>Duquesne University&#39;s Student Employment Program provides part-time work opportunities to students.</li>
	<li>These jobs are only a source of financial independence but also provide the students with important work experience.</li>
	<li>The job opportunities are in line with the course of the students so it prepares them for their professional field as well. For eligibility details, you can check the university website.</li>
</ul>

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Duquesne University aims at providing quality education to all of their students.

<ul>
	<li>Scholarships, internships and part-time jobs are offered by the university to all students who might be interested.</li>
	<li>Finding accommodation is also made easy through the information on the university website.</li>
	<li>With comfortable but well-equipped classrooms and over 250 student clubs and organisations, your college experience will be exciting and memorable.</li>
</ul>

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Duquesne University offers various scholarships and other types of financial aid to international students. The following are some of the most popular overseas scholarships -&nbsp;

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	<li>This merit-based International Libermann Scholarship took into account candidates&#39; previous achievements. This annual renewable prize has a value of between USD 5,000 and USD 15,000 every academic year. Students who apply by the end of March will be automatically eligible for this scholarship.</li>
	<li>Athletic Award: This is a prestigious athletic scholarship. Duquesne University, as a Division I institution, grants this scholarship to athletically gifted students.</li>
	<li>The Liberman scholarship is a merit-based award that does not need the completion of a separate application. Candidates are automatically considered for the scholarship if they are admitted into the university. The scholarship awards vary from $5,000 to $22,000 USD (up to 4 years).</li>
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Financial Aid

Each classroom at Duquesne University has audio-visual equipment.

<ul>
	<li>All four lecture halls on-campus can house more than 250 people and also are equipped with audio-visual facilities.</li>
	<li>Duquesne Union conference and meeting rooms can seat 10-65 people.</li>
	<li>All the rooms can be hired privately for conferences or other events.</li>
	<li>Apart from these, DU offers a range of state-of-the-art facilities for all students based on their course.</li>
</ul>

Campus safety

Police officers, support staff and security guards are recruited by the university to ensure the safety of students, staff and guests on-campus. The Duquesne University Department of Public Safety is committed to ensure overall safety and prevention of crime. Warning system, emergency telephones and duress alarms are placed on-campus in order to properly tackle any possible crisis.

 
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Pittsburgh is located in the American state of Pennsylvania and is also its second most populated city. Pittsburgh houses about 300 steel-related industries and is aptly called &quot;the Steel City&quot;. It is also called the &ldquo;City of Bridges&rdquo; and rightly so as the city has 446 bridges inside the city lines.

Apart from the steel industry, there are also aluminum and glass industries. In the 20th century, following deindustrialization, the city rose as an important site for healthcare, technology, and education. Recently in 2015, the city was listed as one of the &quot;eleven most livable cities in the world&quot;.

Important landmarks/places nearby

Point State Park and Points of View Park are nearby parks that will give you a place to relax alone or with friends. Randyland is a folk-art house you can visit to have a good time. Settlers Cabin Waterfall is located 20 minutes away but is worth visiting to know the city of Pittsburgh better. Upper Incline Scenic Overlook and the National Aviary are other great options you must see.&nbsp;

Crime rate

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a crime rate of 37 per one thousand residents. In 2017, as per the FBI statistics, Pittsburgh was ranked 47th in the list of highest violent crime rates out of the 100 biggest cities in the country. You can check more information on your own before making any final decisions.

Nearby Airports

The Pittsburgh International Airport is the nearest airport to the DU campus. For both domestic and international flights, you can come to the Pittsburgh International Airport in just half an hour by car.

Nearby Subways and train stations

There are numerous subway stations located in the campus vicinity but only two are a 5 minute drive away. First Avenue Station and Steel Plaza Station are two good options you can choose from. The nearest bus stop is W Carson St + Duquesne Incline, located 7 minutes away from campus

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A career development center at the institution assists students in researching career alternatives.

<ul>
	<li>The materials help with CV writing, interviewing tactics, job seeking, and networking to find suitable internships, employment, or higher education alternatives.</li>
	<li>Career fairs and links with businesses established by institutions and alumni assist students in obtaining jobs more quickly and easily.</li>
	<li>The institution has signed up for the Handshake employment and internships portal to make it easier for companies and students to connect on one platform. Other social media platforms are being utilized to investigate placement options.</li>
	<li>Graduates earn an average of 81,592 USD per year, according to Payscale.</li>
</ul>

Internships

All students, irrespective of their course or major, are given plenty of internship opportunities through Duquesne University&#39;s Internship Program.

<ul>
	<li>The university encourages students to take up internships as it provides them with work experience and necessary skills applicable in their careers.</li>
	<li>Students are requested to look for internships on Handshake, the university&rsquo;s online job portal.</li>
	<li>Students can also be recruited on-campus during their fall and spring semesters.</li>
</ul>

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Placements

Weather in Pittsburgh is worth enjoying. With warm summers, you get many days to spend out with friends. The cloudy skies of winters and chilly atmosphere is also wonderful to behold if you have brought enough warm clothes. It snows in Pittsburgh during winter months so we recommend you pack accordingly. You can look for information on your own for further details.

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