University of Dubuque

You're on your way. We'll help you go further.

University of Dubuque - UD to our friends - is a private, coed university founded in 1852. Our 77-acre campus sits near the scenic bluffs along the mighty Mississippi in a dynamic river town that's grown into a center of business and culture. Here, the value of an education is measured in helping our students find their calling in life through academics, community, character, vocation, and stewardship. Our approach to learning is based on professional programs with a liberal arts core, and we prepare students to find their purpose and make meaningful contributions to the world.

• 41 Bachelor's and Master's Programs
• 15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
• 2,100 Students Enrolled

Our Mission:

The University of Dubuque is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees, and other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person. The University is comprised of individuals from the region, our nation, and the world.

As a community, the University practices its Christian commitments by educating students, pursuing excellence in scholarship, challenging students to live lives of worth and purpose, and preparing students for service to the church and the world.

Therefore, the University of Dubuque is committed to:

• A hospitable Christian environment which respects other faith traditions;
• Relationships which encourage intellectual, spiritual, and moral development;
• Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation;
• A diverse and equitable community where Christian love is practiced;
• Stewardship of all God's human and natural resources;
• Zeal for life-long learning and service.

Our Mission is defined by:

• Respects: A hospitable Christian environment that respects other faith traditions.
• Relationships: Relationships that encourage intellectual, spiritual, and moral development.
• Excellence: Excellence in academic inquiry and professional preparation.
• Diverse Community: A diverse and equitable community where Christian love is practiced.
• Stewardship: Stewardship of all God's human and natural resources.
• Zeal: Zeal for lifelong learning and service.

Why University of Dubuque?

Sized Right:

Because we're a small school, you'll find an environment in which personal attention, guidance, and support are the rule - not the exception. Our faculty and staff regularly connect with students beyond the classroom to continue discussions and start conversations. UD students hold each other accountable, sustaining the dynamic culture and mutual trust our community is based on.

Dynamic Learning:

We believe in going to extraordinary lengths to make our students successful in coursework and as active contributors to our community. You'll find that learning here is more about how to think than what to think, working independently and as part of a team, and taking on projects that lead you beyond campus for research, field work, or professional internships.

We think that there's more to who you are, and who you'll become, than just a grade point average or the results of a standardized test. The University of Dubuque values academic achievement, and we also put a premium on strength of character. We see everything you're made of, and we're ready to help you find your purpose and prepare you to lead in the world that's waiting for you.

We believe that becoming a leader in the real world starts with learning in a place that looks and feels like the real world. The diversity of our students embodies a campus culture that supports tough, open-minded conversations about issues and ideas that matter, and our students engage each other in honest, earnest, and challenging debates.

You'll be challenged in many ways by your experience at UD, but you'll also find it to be one of the most welcoming and friendly places on earth with countless ways to pursue your passions with like-minded peers. Friendships made in your first days on campus will last throughout your time here and long into the future.

Whatever future you believe you want for yourself, we're ready to help you reach it.

Undergraduate:

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required.

• Recommended Minimum GPA: 2.5
• Evidence of English Proficiency*:
• TOEFL (internet-based): 60;
• IELTS: 5.0;
• PTE: 40;
• Duolingo: 80;
• Cambridge: B2;
• iTEP: 3.0;
• SAT: 1000;
• ACT: 18

*English Waiver Policy: Prospective students whose secondary education language of instruction was English are not required to provide proof of English proficiency in the form of a test score report.

Postgraduate:

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required.

• Recommended Minimum GPA: 2.75
• Evidence of English Proficiency*:
• TOEFL (internet based): 60;
• IELTS: 5.0;
• Duolingo: 80
• Letter of Recommendation: Required (three academic or professional)
• International Transcript Evaluation (completed by NACES-approved evaluator): Required
• Resume/CV: Required
• Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose: Required
• Other Requirement: Master in Management Aviation Leadership specifically - 3.0 GPA for consideration for admission

*English Waiver Policy: An admission interview may be required to substitute for a low test score. An English proficiency exam is not required if the applicant:

• is from a country with English as their official language,
• obtained a bachelor's or master's degree from an English-speaking institution, or
• works for a multinational company that conducts business in English.

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!