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• Admissions Requirements for International Students
• TOEFL Requirements / English as a Second Language Program
• Scholarships / Financial Aid for International Students
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Why choose Duquesne University?

In 1878 when the Fathers of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (the Spiritans) created a university, they believed that it should be a place that welcomed the common student. Over the years, Duquesne has been regarded as a university with a personal touch –- catering to individual student needs. At Duquesne, we believe that the individual should be educated through the mind, the heart and the spirit, and we provide a number of opportunities that help students grow through these channels.

The mission of Duquesne University's founders has always included service to people outside the United States. Duquesne is committed to providing an educational environment that recognizes cultural and national diversity, and to developing and maintaining programs, services, and practices that promote respect for people of all backgrounds.

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Academic Excellence: Duquesne holds various professional and regional accreditations for many of our academic programs.

• Ranked within the top 10 Catholic universities in the United States
• Ranked within the top seven percent of best university experiences for the cost
• Ranked as one of the safest campuses in the U.S.A.
• Ranked as one of the best educational experiences for building character
• Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)

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The Office of International Programs

When international students come to Duquesne, they receive an extensive orientation to the campus and the community as a whole. Part of this orientation includes the regular advising and support that the Office of International Programs regularly offers on a day-to-day basis. Whether a student has a question on immigration regulations, a class or cultural opportunities, answers or guidance can be found in the OIP.

OIP's Profile of Diversity and Past Achievements:

• More than 90 countries are represented on campus
• Host to the prestigious Fulbright, Muskie and Ron Brown Scholars
• Host to numerous exchange students from around the world including Japan, Germany and France
• Recipient of NAFSA: Association of International Educators COOP grant
• Partner with numerous international agencies and organizations that place international students on U.S. campuses
• Creator of the International Student Health Professions Summer Institute hosted every July

Praise from Duquesne University International Students

• Duquesne has various opportunities for community service that help enrich personal and spiritual growth. Ofelia Ponce - Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Political Science / International Relations
• Duquesne inspires me to grow academically and personally for a successful future. Seunghyun Park - Seoul, South Korea - Doctor of Pharmacy Program
• The smaller classes and personal approach to teaching make me feel like a real part of the university community, and not simply a number. Rossen Vulchev - Sofia, Bulgaria - Business / Marketing
• Leaving home, it was important for me to find a unique place that provided a friendly and welcoming environment, and I found it at Duquesne. Julie Wong Chong - Curepipe, Mauritius - Bio-Chemistry / Pre-Medicine

Degrees and Programs at Duquesne University
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• School of Liberal Arts: Classical Civilization, Classics, Communication Studies, Computer Science, English, Greek, History, International Relations, Journalism, Latin, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Multimedia Arts, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Pre-Osteopathic Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Studio Art, Theatre Arts, Theology, and World Literature.

  * At the graduate level, Duquesne offers Masters of Arts in Church Administration and Canon Law, Communication, Computational Mathematics, English, Health Care Ethics, History (with optional specializations of Archival, Museum, Editing Studies), Liberal Studies, Multimedia Technology, Philosophy, Social and Public Policy (with optional specialization of Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies) and Theology (with optional specializations of Pastoral Ministry or Religion Education). At the Doctoral (Ph.D.) level, Duquesne offers English, Health Care Ethics, Philosophy, Psychology, Rhetoric, and Theology.

• School of Business: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, International Business, Investment Management, Legal Studies in Business, Management, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Technology Marketing.

  * At the Masters level, Duquesne offers Business Administration (MBA), Taxation, and Information Systems Management. Dual degree programs include MBA / Juris Doctor (J.D.), MBA / MA Communication, MBA / MS Health Management Systems, MBA / MS Nursing, MBA / MS Pharmacy, MBA / MS Science and Environmental Management, MBA / MA Liberal Arts, MBA / MS Information Systems Management, MBA / MLS Liberal Studies, MBA / MLLS Leadership and Liberal Studies.

• School of Natural and Environmental Sciences: Binary Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Physics.

  * Masters are featured in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Management. Dual Degree Programs include MS Environmental Science and Management / MBA, MS Environmental Science and Management / J.D., MS Biology / MS Environmental Science and Management. An entry-level, five-year Masters Degree in Forensic Science is offered. Ph.D.s are offered in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry. A certificate in Environmental Science Management is also available.

• School of Health Sciences: Athletic Training, Health Management Systems, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Speech-Language Pathology.

  * Masters programs are available in Health Management Systems, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Speech-Language Pathology. Duquesne also features a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science, and Doctoral degrees in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science.

• School of Education: Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary.

  * Masters of Science are available in Counselor Education, Community Counseling Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling, Educational Studies, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Instructional Technology, Program Evaluation, Reading and Language Arts, School Administration, School Psychology, School Supervision, Secondary (Communication / English and Foreign Language), Science (Biology, Chemistry, General Science and Physics), Social Studies, Mathematics and Special Education. Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study include Community Counseling Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, School Counseling and School Psychology. Doctoral (Ed.D.) degrees are offered in Educational Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Instructional Technology, and Counselor Education and Supervision. A Ph.D. in School Psychology is also available.

• School of Music: Music Education, Music Technology, Music Therapy and Performance.

  * Masters of Music are available in Composition, Music Education, Performance, Sacred Music and Theory. Certificates are available in Music Education and Music Therapy.

• School of Nursing: Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN): BSN / MSN, Second Degree.

  * Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) are available in Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Forensic Nursing, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Education. Post-Masters Certificates are available in Family Nurse Practitioner, Forensic Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, and Transcultural / International Nursing. There is also a Ph.D. in Nursing.

• School of Pharmacy: Six-year Doctor of Pharmacy Degree; integrated studies are also offered in the biological, chemical, pharmaceutical, administrative, behavioral, and clinical sciences are taught.

  * Masters of Science are available in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology-Toxicology and Pharmacy Administration, as well as MBA / MS Industrial Pharmacy. Doctoral degrees are offered in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology-Toxicology

• School of Law: JD / MBA, JD / MA Communication, JD / MS Environmental Science and Management, JD / Master of Science, JD / Master of Divinity, JD / MS Taxation, JD / MSN Nursing Administration, and JD / MS School Administration. A special entry-level Masters Program in Forensic Science and the Law is also available.

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Admissions Requirements for International Students

At Duquesne University, we believe that students will only succeed when they make the right match -- the decision about the type of institution they choose to spend the next several years. At Duquesne, we do not believe that an applicant can simply be reduced to a set of scores or grades; types of courses, grades and test scores are just part of your story. Leadership, community service and other extra-curricular activities also tell us more about you. Your ability to create a complete portfolio of your educational background that also includes teacher and mentor recommendations and a personal statement will help us review your credentials effectively and understand who you are as a student and a person.

International students are not required to submit the SAT or TOEFL scores as part of your admission portfolio; however, graduate applicants are expected to submit GRE or GMAT scores. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are available to those in need of English training to improve your language skills before pursuing a degree.

If you wish to apply to Duquesne, all you need to do is submit the following to the Office of International Programs:

• Application form: Online or downloadable at http://www.admissions.duq.edu/apply.html
• Secondary School transcripts from all years, and any previous university or college transcripts (for transfer students)
• At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor
• Standardized Tests: These are highly recommended if you are a native speaker of English and / or if you have attended an American-style or international-style school
• Certification of Finances such as a letter from your sponsor's (family, local government, etc.) bank stating that they will support your tuition and living costs while at Duquesne OR an Affidavit of Support Form and a bank statement that supports the amount of funding your sponsor has indicated in the bank letter or the Affidavit of Support
• Non-refundable application fee of $50.

TOEFL Requirements / English as a Second Language Program

TOEFL Results and Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) Program: Since Duquesne University offers an on-campus English as a Second Language (ESL) Program which administers both English Placement Tests and the Institutional TOEFL Test, the university does not require submission of TOEFL results for application to undergraduate degree programs, except for online programs. All international students whose native language is not English must sit for Duquesne University English Language Placement Tests once they arrive on campus. Placement test results determine the need for any additional study of English taken either prior to or along with courses in an academic degree program. Since English is the language of instruction at Duquesne University, Placement Testing ensures that all students are prepared for their university courses.

TOEFL Results and the Duquesne University English Language Placement Tests: If an undergraduate applicant has already taken the TOEFL within the prior year, submission of the TOEFL results is strongly recommended since results may qualify for a waiver from some Duquesne University English Language Placement Tests. For example, a score of 575 (230 on the computer-based test; 88 on the Internet-based test) exempts new students from all English testing except for the written portion of the placement tests.

TOEFL and Graduate (Master and Doctoral Degrees) Programs: Most graduate programs on campus require that applicants submit the results from the TOEFL with at least a 550 on the paper-based TOEFL (213 on the computer-based test; 79-80 on the Internet-based test). However, since each graduate program sets its own minimum TOEFL requirements and also may make TOEFL-related decisions if it feels a student's application warrants special consideration, students should select their academic program and contact the Duquesne University Office of International Programs for details.

Duquesne University English Language Placement Tests and Graduate Students: All new graduate students also sit for the Duquesne University English Language Placement Tests as described above in addition to a brief test of spoken English. Applicants with a sufficiently high TOEFL may be waived from some of these tests.

Teaching Assistants: Pennsylvania State Law and Duquesne University policies require certification of sufficient English language fluency for all faculty and teaching assistants. For example, Teaching Assistants whose first language is other than English are required to sit for additional language assessment jointly conducted by their Graduate Department, the Center for Teaching Excellence and the English as a Second Language Program.

Scholarships / Financial Aid for International Students

Duquesne offers merit-based financial aid in the form of academic, athletic and music scholarships.

Undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees): Duquesne offers the Libermann Scholarship to international undergraduate students. It is based on academic merit and ranges from $1,000 to $14,000 per year. The majority of these awards are given for the fall semester each year, and are based on your past academic performance in secondary school and / or college or university. Again, please contact us for details by telling us what academic program interests you, then completing the form that follows.

Music and athletic scholarships are also available for undergraduate students, and are based on talent. International students may submit a video of their athletic or music ability with their application if they wish to be considered for such financial awards.

Graduates (Master and Doctoral Degrees): International graduate students are also eligible for scholarships and assistantships through our various graduate programs. However, funding opportunities vary according to the program, so again, select your academic preferences, and contact us for details.

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English as a Second Language Program

Accreditation: The Duquesne University English as a Second Language Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a reliable authority concerning the quality of education or training offered by the English language institutions and programs it accredits. The Duquesne University ESL Program is also recognized as an approved program by numerous governmental sponsoring organizations around the world.

ESL Program Mission Statement: The mission of the ESL Program is to assist non-native speakers of English in acquiring sufficient language proficiency and independent learning strategies to become successful participants in the Duquesne University community.

The ESL Program is committed to sustaining instructional excellence through collaborative professional support, continuous monitoring of ESL Program curricula and student services, and integration of appropriate educational technology into learning and instruction. In further support of Duquesne University's commitment to international education, the ESL Program regards as integral to its mission the maintenance of responsive partnerships with professional colleagues providing services to non-native speakers of English.

Who May Apply? The Duquesne University English as a Second Language Program (ESLP) offers instruction to qualified applicants who:

• are accepted to an academic degree program at Duquesne University
• are planning to enroll in or are already conditionally admitted to other institutions of higher education after completing their ESL Program at Duquesne University, or
• are interested in attending the program only to study English as non-degree students on either a short-term or long-term basis

The ESL Program also welcomes inquiries from sponsoring organizations interested in arranging special short-term programs for groups of participants interested in English for academic or professional purposes. The program has arranged such special programs for groups from Asia, Europe, and South America.

Why Choose the Duquesne University ESL Program?

• Small class size (averaging 10 students)
• Experienced professional faculty
• Opportunities for qualified advanced students to combine ESL classes with academic classes
• Award of academic credit for ESL courses completed by students enrolled in Duquesne University undergraduate degree programs
• Opportunity to earn a Certificate of Successful Program Completion
• Access to Duquesne University and ESL Program learning technology
• Tutorial assistance and conversation activities
• Semester field trips to the Pittsburgh community
• An ESL Academic Advisor to offer guidance throughout the program
• Comprehensive university student services and social activities
• Opportunities to live with American families in Pittsburgh through homestays
• On-campus housing open during the entire year, except for students requiring family housing

ESL Program Faculty are experienced professionals with substantial backgrounds in international education, applied linguistics, and methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The faculty includes master's and doctoral-level instructors who are skilled in assisting international students with both language and cross-cultural learning, as well as adjustment to academic life at a major U.S. university.

Program Levels and Classes: The ESL Program offers classes at beginning, basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students study between 12 and 20 hours per week, depending upon placement test results. Four types of classes assist students with different needs:

1. General English Classes (offered at all levels)

2. Undergraduate Bridge Classes (advanced levels)

3. Graduate Preparation Classes (advanced levels)

• Advanced Research Paper Preparation
• Integrated Language Skills
• Communication Skills

4. Special Purposes Classes (advanced levels)

• TOEFL Preparation
• Computer Skills
• Preparation for service as Graduate Teaching Assistants

Program Schedule: The English as a Second Language Program is on the same semester schedule as Duquesne University:

Fall Semester: August to December
Spring Semester: January through April
Summer Semester: May through July

Estimated Costs of the ESL Program, based on a student's enrollment in the ESL Program's Intensive English Program (IEP), which offers instruction 20 hours per week (five courses at $750 per course) during each semester.

Praise from Duquesne University ESL Program Students

• I could meet students from many other countries. The teachers helped me a lot. - Motoyasu Suzuki, Japan
• The program increased my level of English. With the classes I took in the ESL program, I was able to succeed with my courses in business! - Luis Zuluaga, Colombia
• Teachers are willing to help you and meet you outside of classes. Everyone is really helpful and friendly. - Mariame Yansane, Guinea
• I enjoyed the social activities and trips to places in Pittsburgh. - Dila Erdogdu, Turkey

For more details: http://www.esl.duq.edu/

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne is a University with much to share. Our classes are small, and our faculty is accessible. Duquesne's hilltop campus, known as the Bluff, provides a quiet, isolated setting for an academic experience, yet it also provides easy access to Pittsburgh, honored in recent years as one of America's "most livable cities." In addition to being one of the largest sites of corporate headquarters in the nation, Pittsburgh is home to ten colleges and universities, fine medical facilities, a symphony orchestra, the opera, rock concerts, libraries, research centers, galleries, museums, and shopping. One can experience all four seasons in Pittsburgh: temperatures in the summer average 80°F (27°C) and in the winter 25°F (-4°C).

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