DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

Host Institution: Duquesne University

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1986

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA

Website: https://www.duq.edu/social-impact/community-and-global-service/global-english-institute-gei/index.php

E-Mail:

Phone #: (412) 396-5091

Application Contact Info: Center for Global Engagement, 601 Duquesne Union, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA 15282-1660 USA Tel.: 412-396-6113; Fax: 412-396-5178; Email: intladmissions@duq.edu

English for Specific Purpose Courses:

Specific Purpose	hrs
Academic Preparation
Preparation For Graduate Studies
IELTS Exam Prep

Additional Course Info: Academically accepted students in the Gateway Program and Pathway Program may take academic courses with Global English Institute Level 3 courses, Academic Prep 1, and/or Academic Prep 2U or 2G courses; on-site tutors and conversation partners available.

Terms and Costs:

Weeks	Start Date	End Date	Tuition	Fees	Issurance Costs
15	Jan 08, 2026	May 01, 2026	$7,490
12	May 11, 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$7,490
15	Aug 19, 2026	Dec 15, 2026	$7,490
15	Jan 04, 2027	May 04, 2027	$7,490
12	May 06, 2027	Jul 30, 2027	$7,490

Insurance Details: Insurance is required for all international students. Students without private insurance can purchase student health insurance (approx. $2250).

Other Costs: books $350, personal expenses $1,000

Financial Aid Available: No

Services Available: Academic Counseling, Academic Placement, Airport Meeting, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, International Student Advisor, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling

Additional Program Information

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: F-2 visa holders may be approved for incidental part-time study.

Other Test Type: Duolingo English Test; CaMLA EPT

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: An academic record showing grades and the successful completion of secondary school (high school) is required.

Visa Forms Issued: I-20, DS-2019

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: yes

Maximum Credits Eligible: 6

Courses that can be Replaced: The policy varies by school; foreign language and/or electives may be replaced.

Conditions: Applicants must be accepted into an academic program at Duquesne University.

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: yes

Maximum Credits Avail.: 6

Degree Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

Academic Admissions Conditions: Separate application for an academic admission is required.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Test options include TOEFL, IELTS, DET, PET or access through the Duquesne Gateway Program.

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Other test options include IELTS and DET. A GRE score may also be required, depending on the program.

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Housing Information

Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Average Housing Cost per Month: $$1400

Housing Cost Type: Room and Board

Additional Housing Info: Housing for families is only available off campus.

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: no

Homestay Assistance Available: no