The University of Dubuque is a small private Presbyterian university in Dubuque, Iowa, on the Mississippi River. It is best known for aviation, business, nursing, computer information systems and its theological seminary, with small classes and a close community. Choose it for a personal, affordable degree in a historic river city.
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Official website: dbq.edu
1852 in Dubuque, Iowa
Flight operations and aviation management programmes
Around 2,000 students
$18,000 – $34,000
International students, before scholarships; flight fees extra
$10,000 – $13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on dbq.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Aviation Flight Operations
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Computer Information Systems
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Aviation programme with a flight operations fleet.
Small classes on a residential campus.
Historic river city on the Mississippi.
Graduates join regional airlines, John Deere, healthcare systems and Midwest businesses.
Aviation alumni move into pilot and airline management roles.
Nursing graduates enter hospitals across Iowa and Illinois.
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The campus sits on a hill above Dubuque with residence halls, a library and sports facilities close together.
Dubuque is a historic river city with very low rent, bluffs and river views. Chicago is about three and a half hours away.
Form I-20 issued by the University of Dubuque
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
The university reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
The MBA, aviation and computer information systems start in fall and spring. Nursing starts in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. The university issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
The MBA, aviation flight operations, computer information systems and nursing are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. The university offers merit scholarships to international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
