Study Abroad

Together, We Can Create Global Citizens 

At Duquesne University, we believe the world is our global classroom, and study abroad transforms lives. Your gift to Study Abroad ensures that every student, regardless of financial background, has the chance to experience the life-changing power of global education whether at our Duquesne in Rome campus, our Duquesne in Dublin Global Study Center, or dozens of other semester-long or short-term programs in Europe, Africa, Latin America, or Asia.

Why Give to Study Abroad?

  • Empower Students to Have Bigger Goals: Studying abroad inspires academic growth, cultural understanding, and a global perspective, helping our students become ethical leaders who can navigate a diverse world.
  • Expand Horizons: Many students describe their time abroad as the most formative experience of their college career, shaping their values, skills, and confidence.
  • Remove Barriers: Financial challenges prevent many students from pursuing study abroad. Your support provides scholarships and resources, turning dreams into reality.
Duquesne in Dublin students during an excursion to the Aran Islands

 Hear the Impact

“I feel that I gained a unique source of empathy from living where I didn’t speak the native language fluently, which I will take into my career. I could not recommend studying abroad enough. I feel incredibly grateful for the chance to travel the world at 19 and everything I gained from doing so." 

— Giovana Z., Duquesne in Rome, Spring 2024

The Impact of Your Gift

Study Abroad is an essential element of higher education in the 21st century and Duquesne University is committed to providing all undergraduate students an international experience during their years at Duquesne. 

The added costs of travel can be a challenge for students to study abroad and your gift can help them gain access to the life-changing experience of studying abroad.

Duquesne in Rome Students at Piazza NavonaCelebrate 25 Years of Giving with $25 for Study Abroad!


2026 marks the beginning of the 25th Anniversary of the Duquesne in Rome program, and we’re celebrating with a simple but impactful way to make a difference.

Give $25 for 25 Years to help fund transformative study abroad experiences for our students. Your gift will honor this milestone while opening doors to a world of opportunities for the next generation of global leaders.

Why $25 for Study Abroad?

  • Small Gift, Big Impact: Just $25 can go toward life-changing experiences like cultural excursions, language immersion, or travel essentials.
  • Support for the Future: By committing to $25 in celebration of 25 years of Duquesne in Rome, you create a legacy of global learning and ensure that future Duquesne students can access the same life-enriching opportunities.
  • Easy to Participate: This simple act of giving is a powerful way to show your Duquesne pride and support our mission of creating ethical, global citizens!                                         

Study Abroad Challenge

Several “Italian Campus” alumni will match donations to the Study Abroad Challenge, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500, in honor of 25 years of Duquesne in Rome and Duquesne University’s dedication to global education!

      

Don't forget to also spread the word!

An additional way to make a major impact on the Duquesne Day of Giving is to help us spread the word via social media, e-mail, text, word of mouth! Share this address www.duq.edu/dayofgiving with #DuqDayOfGiving and encourage your family and friends to make a donation. Go Dukes!

 

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