The total cost to attend a university in the United States is made up of a number of items including tuition, housing, meals and fees. Tuition at Duquesne University varies depending on which program you wish to enter. The costs below cover fall and spring semesters for 12-18 credits per semester:
(Based on 9 credits per fall and spring semester)
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Liberal Arts, Business, Education, Health Mgmt Systems
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Health Sciences |
Music |
Nursing |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Law
(LLM Program)
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School of Leadership and Professional Advancement
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| Tuition |
$14,742 |
$15,624 |
$14,835 |
$13,440 |
$15,120 |
17,604 |
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| Fees |
$1,404 |
$1,404 |
$1,170 |
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| Room & Board |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
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| Personal Expenses |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
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| Health Insurance |
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
$1000 |
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| TOTALS |
$26,146 |
$27,028 |
$26,005 |
$26,688 |
$26,524 |
$29,008 |
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*All new students are charged a one-time $125 International Services Fee upon arrival. Personal Expenses and Health Insurance
International students who attend university within the United States are not permitted to work off-campus. Therefore, it is necessary for the OIP to include personal expenses in the cost of your Duquesne University education for things such as books, lab supplies, entertainment expenses, etc.
It is mandatory for all students attending Duquesne University to have health insurance and therefore the estimated cost above is included in the overall cost of the University. Further information about this can be obtained by contacting the Office of International Programs.
The TOTAL amounts above reflect the cost that the OIP must see in order to issue any student immigration information.
Graduate Financial Assistance
Financial assistance for graduate international students comes in the form of teaching and/or graduate assistantships which originate directly from the graduate school to which you have applied. If you are awarded an assistantship you will be contacted by the respective graduate school via postal mail. Any requests or inquiries should be directed to the appropriate graduate school.
Certification of Finances
In order for Duquesne to offer you immigration documents, you must first be admitted academically to the University and secondly the Office of International Programs must receive sufficient evidence that you have access to adequate funds to support yourself for at least one academic year while studying and living in the United States. You will need to submit the following either with your application or after you have been accepted:
- An Affidavit of Support Form – this form is a legal document in accordance with United States immigration law. Any person supplying knowingly false or incorrect information will not be admitted to the University.
- A letter from your sponsor’s (family, local government, etc.) bank stating that the sponsor is willing to support your tuition and living costs while at Duquesne University.
- A bank statement that supports the amount of funding your sponsor had indicated in the bank letter or the Affidavit of Support.
Outside Financial Assistance
Private/Corporate/Government Sources - Many countries offer sources of funding as well. For example, governments (at various levels) and businesses will commonly fund a student's education if the training or the degree will serve a need or promote growth. Check with your country's government for guidance.
Sponsorship from the USA - The United States State Department and a host of other agencies will often sponsor students if their countries are designated for such funding. Students should speak to the educational advisors at the bi-national centers, the U.S. Consulate, or the Embassy for information and guidance.
Additional Information Sources on Financial Assistance
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