Engineering for Innovation and Impact
Earn a well-rounded engineering degree that encompasses mathematics, science, engineering, and the liberal arts, all rooted in the Spiritan principles of serving others. Through a comprehensive, hands-on approach, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to tackle real-world challenges. Our dedicated faculty foster innovation and ethical practice to ensure your readiness not only for success but also to make a significant impact in the engineering industry.
In your first year of engineering coursework, you will be prepared for a 4-year degree while having the flexibility to explore different engineering fields. Hands-on experiential learning opportunities will broaden your horizons, providing a solid foundation in physics, mathematics, and systems.
You'll receive personalized guidance from faculty members, many of whom are experienced engineers, as well as support from Student Success Coaches who will assist you in discovering the engineering path that best suits your goals. Transitioning to your chosen engineering pathway for the subsequent years to earn your bachelor's degree in Engineering is made seamless.
If you're considering transferring, our Bridges curriculum simplifies the process, allowing you to smoothly transition into our Engineering Programs.
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Engineering Year-1 Program Offers:
- Engineering first-year coursework prepares you for a 4-year degree while providing time for you to decide on an engineering field of study.
- Hands-on experiential learning opportunities will expand your horizons to what’s possible while building a firm foundation in physics, math and systems.
- Personalized guidance from faculty, many of whom are engineers themselves, and Student Success Coaches who will walk alongside you to help discover the engineering path that’s right for you.
- Easy transition to your chosen engineering pathway for Years 2+ to earn your bachelors in Engineering degree.
- Ready to Transfer? Our Bridges curriculum makes it easy to transfer into our Early Access Engineering Programs.
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Explore our degrees and programs
General Engineering
Benefit from a curriculum designed to instill a strong foundation in core engineering principles. Beyond the confines of textbooks and lectures, you will be encouraged to immerse yourself in hands-on research experiences that provide you with the tools to translate theory into practice.
Biomedical Engineering
Embark on an innovative educational journey that merges biology and engineering to propel healthcare technology forward. Here, you'll have access to cutting-edge research opportunities and benefit from expert faculty guidance, empowering you to shape the future of medical science and engineering.
Environmental & Energy Engineering
Become a problem-solving environmental & energy engineer, addressing complex sustainability and energy challenges. With hands-on experiences and a focus on innovative solutions, you'll graduate equipped to make a positive impact on our environment and society.
Mechanical Engineering
Create innovative, practical solutions in the field of mechanical engineering. Through hands-on experiences and expert faculty guidance, you'll gain the skills to contribute to advancements in technology.
Systems Engineering
Master the intricacies of complex systems and design efficient solutions to real-world problems. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and practical experience, this program equips you to drive innovation in diverse industries.
You will gain transformative hands-on experience that empowers you to apply theory
to practice and solve real-world engineering challenges.
You can explore your interests through approximately 14 student organizations, which
are open to science and engineering majors. These options include joining the American
Chemical Society, the Biomedical Engineering Society, the Society of Women Engineers,
and the Multicultural STEM Group, among others, to connect with like-minded peers
and pursue your passions. Our engineering programs emphasize experiential learning through science-based projects
and collaborations with regional employers, enabling you to make a positive impact
on the lives of people locally and globally. Return on academic investment
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Hear from our students and faculty
As a first-year student I took a lot of math and science courses, as well as introduction courses to BME and programming. I recommend Duquesne for prospective students looking to study engineering. Duquesne opened many doors for me that I never knew possible.
"The school provided many opportunities to conduct research my freshman year. Working with my professors and fellow students in our labs not only better prepared me for my academic career, but for my long-term future as well."
The ABET accreditation provides our students and alumni with an advantage as they pursue their career goals."
Engineering Program FAQs
We will transition engineering and other science students to their selected engineering field of study starting Fall 2024.
Fields of study include: general, biomedical, environmental, mechanical or systems, as well as binary engineering, degree programs.
Starting in your first year, you have access to our maker spaces and labs to better prepare you to produce high-quality work for your next move, whether that’s taking a position in industry or going to graduate school.
Here, you'll gain a competitive advantage to a meaningful career.