About Duquesne University
Who we are today has a lot to do with who we were yesterday. Founded more than 130 years ago by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne was built on a core set of values that guides us even now.
As one of the nation’s top Catholic universities, our Spiritan tradition means a lot us. You’ll see it in the way we treat one another, in the way we learn and in how we view the world. We strive to provide a well-rounded education that will challenge you academically while nourishing your spiritual and ethical development.
Today, Duquesne is home to 10 schools of study and serves more than 10,000 students. We boast a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, with 80 undergraduate programs, 85 master’s, doctoral and professional programs, and 22 post-graduate certificate programs.
About the Duquesne School of Nursing
We’ve spent the past 80 years serving as a pioneer in nursing education:
- First university in the nation to offer an online Ph.D. in nursing (1997)
- First university in Pennsylvania to grant a BSN degree (1937)
Today, our school is recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center of Excellence, and our degree programs are consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.
Compassion and service are at the core of our nursing curriculum and remain a critical component in our approach to education. No matter where you are in your career, we have the experience and drive to ensure you grow as a person, care provider and nursing leader.
