Education is about those moments that move you to a new and clearer vantage point—both
in terms of what you're studying and the world at large. Discover new possibilities
in your major and expand your horizons to make a bigger impact in your profession
and the people it serves by studying abroad.
You will become intellectually aware, culturally sensitive, and professionally prepared—a true global citizen.
You may choose from study abroad programs available all over the world—we have opportunities
that accommodate every program.
Limitless Benefits:
Earn transferable credits while immersing yourself in a new culture.
Learn a new language or improve your proficiency for a second language.
Expand cultural awareness and increase self-confidence.
Broaden your understanding of human and cultural diversity.
Foster your flexibility, adaptability and independence.
Enhance your marketability to employers and graduate schools.
Prepare for future jobs: Employers love to interview and hire individuals with global
experiences.
Immerse Yourself in Duquesne Abroad
Duquesne in Rome
Duquesne University's Italian location
For more than 25 years, Duquesne students have called the Eternal City home through
the Duquesne in Rome program. Here, Rome becomes more than a destination—it becomes
your classroom, your community, and your home base for exploring Italy and the rest
of Europe. You’ll live and learn in one of the world’s most historic and dynamic cities,
where the ancient and modern exist side by side. Immerse yourself in a new language
and cuisine, encounter centuries of art, history, and culture, and experience firsthand
how Rome continues to shape contemporary life and industry. Beyond the classroom,
you’ll connect with local students, experience everyday Roman life, and explore the
remarkable culture that surrounds you. Whether wandering through an ancient neighborhood,
sharing a meal with new friends, or setting off to discover another part of Italy,
Duquesne in Rome offers countless opportunities to learn, connect, and create memories
that will last a lifetime.
As a student at Duquesne in Rome, you will experience:
Living and studying at our beautiful and safe Duquesne campus, which is a short distance from the sights and sounds of Vatican City, the Colosseum
and other Rome hot spots.
Taking classes four days a week while learning about local culture first-hand.
Fulfilling Bridges curriculum and other elective requirements toward your degree while abroad.
Traveling during three-day weekendsand a mid-semester break to world-famous destinations such as London, Paris, Madrid and Athens.
Spend a semester in one of Europe’s most welcoming and exciting capitals while studying
at University College Dublin (UCD), one of Ireland’s leading universities. At University
College Dublin (UCD), you’ll become part of a vibrant international campus community
of more than 35,000 students. Live in modern university residences alongside students
from Ireland and around the world, choose from a wide range of courses and experience
university life from an entirely new perspective. Located approximately 6 kilometers
(3.5 miles) from the city center, UCD puts you within easy reach of Dublin’s historic
streets, lively neighborhoods, music, culture and unmistakable Irish character.
For a semester in Dublin, you will experience:
Tailored support services by excellent on-site staff
Live with Irish students and students from around the world on UCD's campus
On-site Irish history course taught by distinguished Irish historian
Group excursions to Western Ireland and Northern Ireland
A wide range of courses at UCD to fulfill major requirements and the opportunity to take classes with students from Ireland and around the world
Opportunities for travel and cultural activities in over 200 clubs and societies at UCD or independently
Close proximity to Dublin's international airport, the "gateway to Europe"
Approved semester abroad programs offered around the world
With more than 20 different programs abroad, our pre-approved semester-long or year-long
study abroad opportunities offer locations and courses for all majors looking to add
a cultural experience to their time here at Duquesne. Plan ahead with your Success
Coach and a Study Abroad Advisor to begin the process. Be sure to visit our program
pages and schedule an advising meeting with the Center for Global Engagement via Starfish.
A Spring Break Away course is an opportunity for a student to engage in a short study
abroad experience during Spring Break. Each course will meet on campus for regular
Spring semester classes, with the early weeks of study preceding Spring Break preparing
you to take full advantage of your week at the international site. Upon returning
from your spring break abroad, your studies will continue and include a project based
upon your international study experience.
The study tour will travel as a group under the guidance of your professor. All travel
arrangements will be arranged prior to departure and will include airfare, land transportation,
hotels site admissions and many meals.
Spring Break Away students will:
Take a 3-credit course, taught on campus, embedding international material into your
studies for the entire spring semester.
Participate in a faculty-led study tour during spring break, usually at the beginning
of March.
Commit to participating in and paying for the spring break study tour component, an
integral part of the academic course.
Plan on paying a total of $3,800 which includes flight, accommodations, excursions,
tours as well as most all meals.
Follow the Spring Break Away steps and timeline.
Spring Break Away Timeline:
September/October
Early
Mid
Mid
End
Review course information and see faculty leader
Attend an information session
Apply and make your $500 deposit as early as possible
Meet with your Student Success Coach and/or Study Abroad Advisor
November
Early
8th
All applicants receive a detailed info packet outlining the program
Once accepted, pre-register for the class and apply for your passport
Pay the $1500 deposit to hold your place in the course
January
10th
$1800 balance is due to the Center for Global Engagement (601 Union).
Earn credits toward your degree with our Maymester Programs
Maymester programs are a way students can study abroad over the summer. These unique
programs offer students the opportunity to learn with Duquesne faculty members while
living abroad. Past Maymester programs have taken nursing students to Rome, health
science students to Dublin, education majors to Finland, to name a few. Each Fall
semester new programs are announced.
Maymester students will:
Earn academic credits while exploring a different culture with Duquesne Faculty.
Live abroad with Duquesne Students for 3-4 weeks starting in early May and ending
in June.
Plan on program costs that are academic credits, accommodations, all cultural activities
and most meals. Many programs also include
Earn credits and spend 2-8 weeks abroad on our summer programs
During the summer months, students have the opportunity to travel abroad through faculty-led
programs. These programs take students abroad anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks (depending
on the program) during the summer months of May, June, July or August offering a variety
courses to all students. Tuition, accommodation and fees will vary by program and
each fall new programs are announced. Past programs have taken students to study
Spanish in Spain, Health Sciences in Australia, Pharmacy in Japan, and Psychology
in Greece and much more.
Summer Abroad students will...
Earn 3+ academic credits while exploring a different culture with Duquesne Faculty.
Live abroad with Duquesne Students on programs from 2-8 weeks during the summer
Plan on program costs unique to each program, most are inclusive of flights, academic
credits, accommodations, all cultural activities and most meals.
Whether you wish to take a full semester or a summer to intern abroad, there are plenty
of opportunities to explore.
We have partnered with several reputable third-party providers that offer a variety
of international internship experiences throughout the world. Once you have decided
this is something that you may want to explore, follow the steps below and take a
look at the list of approved partners to see what they can provide.
The Center for Global Engagement is available to help you understand the costs of
study abroad and assist you in applying for these various awards and opportunities.
Gilman Scholarships provide awards for study abroad for U.S. citizens who are receiving
Pell Grants, a federal need-based financial aid grant under Title IV. This program
is offered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department
of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education. Selected
recipients are awarded up to $5,000, depending on the length of their program to defray
the costs of studying abroad.Learn More
Sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Japanese, Bridging Scholarships for Study
in Japan provide scholarship assistance of up to $4,000 to qualified students for
study at an eligible program in Japan.Learn More
Scholarships for Silver or Gold Award Girl Scouts to pursue foreign language study
and study abroad.Learn More
Summer Only. Full funding for summer study of languages deemed critical by the U.S.
government.Learn More
For students studying or doing research in Germany.Learn More
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate
students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.Learn More
Designed to support foreign language training and other academic studies abroad, this
grant provides supplemental funds for American students who already are studying abroad
under the auspices of an official study abroad program conducted by an accredited
academic institution. GSF seeks to support a formative experience abroad for the recipient,
who also must share this experience with others upon his or her return; ideally, with
multiple audiences and varied media. We are particularly interested in funding the
study of strategically significant countries and languages.Learn More
Information on scholarships and fellowships for U.S. and international citizens.Learn More
Awards for intensive summer or academic term study abroad in non-traditional destinations
are offered to freshmen and sophomores to foster their interest in international affairs.
Awards for an academic term or year in non-traditional destinations are offered to
juniors and seniors to increase their knowledge of other languages and cultures. Please
meet with the Study Abroad Advisor to discuss your plans and the application procedures.Learn More
Awards of varying lengths are offered to graduate students to pursue the study of
languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security. To be eligible,
the student must be a U.S. citizen and either enrolled in or applying to a graduate
program at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applications are typically due
in the end of January for the following academic year.Learn More
Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience
in their academic fields by studying broad. Fifty $1,000 grants are awarded each year.
Open to students who have a 3.75 GPA.
The Young Ambassador Program is organized through the Friends of Saint Patrick organization
and the Saint Patrick Centre. It is designed to promote a greater understanding of
the shared cultural heritage of Northern Ireland in North America among those aged
20-25. Young Ambassadors will be selected to travel to Downpatrick and County Down,
Ireland for 15 days in June to explore various aspects of the history and traditions
of the island of Ireland and develop their own chosen cultural dissertations. They
will complete their agreed dissertations when they go home and following a successful
review will be formally made Young Ambassadors.Learn More
How Duquesne Conclaves
When Jen Cardone, A’15, enrolled at Duquesne, she was really only certain
about one thing: she would study abroad in Rome. One of the first things she did was
apply for the Duquesne in Rome program for the spring of her junior year, and she
planned her curriculum accordingly.
What she could not have planned, however, was the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI
while she was abroad, the resulting conclave and running into Pittsburgh’s Action
News 4 anchor Mike Clark on the streets of Rome.
“I got my first broadcast experience because he interviewed me,” she recalled, after
a long day working as a news broadcaster for Queen City News from CBS 42 in Charlotte,
N.C.
In the decade since graduating from Duquesne, she has covered countless stories ranging
from tragic to joyous; When the white smoke flew once again in St. Peter's Square,
Jen was prepared to contribute to her station’s coverage in a way only someone who
had been to a conclave could. She was positioned on air as an expert of sorts, talking
viewers through what they were seeing.
Intercultural competence is vital to your success in the 21st century. This certificate
enhances many majors and is a great credential for employment in many fields, from
business to education to health care. Consider earning a certificate OR minor in
Intercultural Engagement and make a clear statement to prospective employers and graduate
schools that you possess the knowledge, awareness, skills and intercultural competence
that sets you apart and makes you a valuable employee!
Your encouragement can make all the difference. By supporting your student's interest
in studying abroad, you're helping them gain a horizon-expanding education that prepare
them to be a citizen of the world.
Over the years, studying abroad has become more popular yet it is still not the norm. But there are few jobs today that function at only local levels. As the world becomes ever more connected, globalized, and competitive, investing in time
abroad is a monumental step toward becoming a global citizen and a mature adult.
Direct exposure to other cultures will teach your young adultthings that can only be learned abroad and will inform and enhance the rest of their life.
A study abroad experience transforms our students in every way: intellectually, personally,
and professionally.
Leaving home and venturing forth to another country and new culture empowers you
and triggers a spurt of personal growth and self confidence like no other.
A study abroad experience can greatly strengthen your resume, for employers interpret
the study abroad experience as a sure sign that a person takes on new challenges and
can function in a wide range of situations.
Become informedabout your student's program of choice. A wonderful resource is this nationalStudent Abroad Handbookcontaining a helpful checklist guiding your analysis.
Encourage your student, guide your student, butdo NOT do their preparatory work for them. Their attention to the necessary details involved in studying abroad is a vital
part of their growth and is essential to a successful study abroad experience.
Attend the formal pre-departure orientationthat the Center for Global Engagement runs for all students. All parents will receive
an invitation and are welcome to join. Never hesitate to call us - we welcome your
questions and concerns.
Consider visiting your student - the second half of the semester is a great time to go. By this time, students are
settled in, comfortable with their surroundings, and knowledgeable guides. Having
your son or daughter proudly act as your guide is a great moment as a parent.
