Pittsburgh has a long, rich history as a commercial and cultural center in the United States. With a thriving student population of over 60,000, the Pittsburgh region is home to more than two dozen colleges and universities.

Pittsburgh is a friendly, yet exciting; international, yet local; and modern yet traditional American city.

Cultural Diversity: Pittsburgh was a city of immigrants. You will meet people with Italian, Irish, Polish, Chinese and Indian heritage among countless others. Pittsburgh's neighborhoods represent this cultural diversity: Enjoy the open Italian market of the Strip district every weekend; the Asian restaurants in Oakland and the South Side; or the Irish bars scattered around the city.

Pittsburgh is a very "manageable" city where one can have a high quality of life at a relatively low cost. Pittsburgh is a wonderful city for students who appreciate city life, but prefer the feeling of a smaller community.

Finding a Place to Live in Pittsburgh: There are many services to help international students find off-campus housing in the City of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. We suggest that you begin by consulting the Office of Commuter Affairs at Duquesne or the Office of Off-Campus Living at the University of Pittsburgh.

Take a closer look at some of the neighborhoods where students spend their time:

Squirrel Hill
Shadyside
South Side
Oakland
Bloomfield
All within a 15-minute bus ride or less from Duquesne's campus. Transportation in and around Pittsburgh is excellent with regular bus service running from neighborhoods to downtown Pittsburgh and Duquesne's campus.