Downtown Pittsburgh (The Golden Triangle)

Pittsburgh, originally, a thriving Steel manufacturing city is now transitioning itself to become one of America’s knowledge based capitals. The region of South West Pennsylvania is home to over 29 colleges and universities and 8 of these; including Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne are located in the city of Pittsburgh. With an active student population of over 20,000, Pittsburgh is a friendly, yet exciting; international, yet local; and modern yet traditional American city.

Cultural Diversity:

Pittsburgh is a city proud of its roots and keen to redevelop itself as a knowledge capital. It already has an international foundation and from the time you arrive, you will be sure to meet people with Italian, Irish, Polish, Chinese, Indian and Latin American heritage. 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 Southside; or the Irish bars scattered around the city.

With a newly growing Latin American population, Pittsburgh has become a comfortable city where students can experience American culture at its best while enjoying the company of a sizeable Latino population.

Duquesne is home to an active Latin American Student Association (LASA) and the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) is a center of Latino life in Pittsburgh. Take a closer look at their website at:http://www.lacunet.org/.

Refer to the Latin American Directory through LACU for a listing of activities and services sponsored by the Latino community in Pittsburgh.

Living in Pittsburgh:

Pittsburgh is a manageable city where one can have a high quality of life at a low price. If you are an undergraduate first or second year student, you will live on campus in student dormitories, giving you the opportunity to settle in, acclimatize to the new culture and make friends.

The Strip District, Pittsburgh

After your first two years here or as a graduate student, you will have the opportunity to live in one of the many convenient neighborhoods in Pittsburgh such as:

Squirrel Hill
Shadyside
Southside
Oakland
Bloomfield

Walnut Street, Shadyside

All within a 15 minute bus ride or less from Duquesne’s campus. Transportation in and around Pittsburgh is excellent with a regular bus service running from neighborhoods to downtown Pittsburgh and Duquesne’s campus. Rent ranges from $200 per month to $800 per month in such neighborhoods, depending on your requirements.

Take a further look at what Pittsburgh has to offer:

Organizations and Networking:

Within the city of Pittsburgh, there are many opportunities to build relationships, both business and personal, through numerous different organizations:

The Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors organizes host family opportunities, volunteer work and internships amongst many other things.

The International Student Organization (ISO) is one of the largest and most active student organizations on campus. For more information, please visit the ISO Web site.

Duquesne has a variety of activities and events for student with a wide range of interests. Please see our Student Activities Web site for a complete list of organizations and activities throughout the year.

Other Services for International Students:

Global Pittsburgh is a local organization and supports and guides new international visitors to our regions. Visit the Global Pittsburgh website for more detailed information.

Links to other useful websites: