Some people like the energy of large cities; others prefer a small town atmosphere. No matter which type of person you are, chances are you'll feel at home at Duquesne University and at Pittsburgh colleges in general. It all starts with Duquesne's hilltop campus. The 40 acres of the "Bluff," once a residential neighborhood of row houses and cobblestone streets, has been transformed into a flourishing community of learning over the past 40 years.

Yet Duquesne University retains the ambience of a small town, with its brick-paved, tree-lined walkways, and Victorian benches and accents. You will discover abundant open spaces, inviting fountains and a variety of architectural styles on campus.

Duquesne University is a progressive, educational community and was cited by USA Today as having the safest campus among Pittburgh colleges and in Pennsylvania, and one of the safest campuses in the nation. Recently named one of the top ten Catholic universities in the United States, Duquesne University's academics are recognized both nationally and internationally. As a result of its academic excellence, Duquesne University has signed agreements with institutions around the globe, including Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, England, China, Japan and Italy as well as the new Commonwealth of Independent States.