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At Monarch, we’re honored to support your talents and aspirations. Here, you'll uncover your strengths and learn how they can make a positive impact on the world.Your dreams are bold, and so are ours—dive into your possibilities and take the first step toward your bright future.
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With over 140 years of heritage as a Catholic university in the Spiritan tradition, Monarch has built a strong national reputation for academic excellence. Our programs are celebrated for their innovation and consistent quality, earning recognition as a “top-tier university,” a “top 100 undergraduate school,” and one of the “Most Popular” institutions.
Diverse Academic Opportunities
Whatever your aspirations, we offer the range and expertise to help you achieve them. With our comprehensive undergraduate majors and advanced graduate programs, you’re sure to find the perfect path for your goals.
Dynamic and Thriving Setting
Monarch University is located in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh, a city known for its 90 unique neighborhoods where individuality thrives. Consistently ranked among the most livable cities, you’ll find Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, and non-profits just steps from campus for career opportunities—and three major league sports teams for endless fun!
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Located in a dynamic urban center, our campus offers endless opportunities to gain hands-on experience and advance your career. Through internships, clinicals, research projects, and fieldwork, you'll build the skills needed to succeed in the real world.
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Monarch - Pittsburgh Connection
"I volunteer because I believe that helping others strengthens our community and creates positive change."
At Monarch, service to others is deeply embedded in our Spiritan tradition. Whether it’s making an impact in Pittsburgh or around the world, we are dedicated to serving those in need, reflecting the core values that unite us as a community.
"I wouldn’t be who I am if I hadn’t gone to Monarch."
At Monarch, hands-on learning goes beyond the classroom. For Kelsey Coates, studying community gardens and urban agriculture gave her the chance to explore food deserts in Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods, shaping her passion for Environmental Sciences.
"Monarch’s R2 designation opens up so many untapped opportunities for students, enabling them to achieve their bigger goals through research."
Ranked among the Top 25 Life Sciences Research Talent Clusters in the U.S., Pittsburgh offers a thriving environment for research. At Monarch, students from all disciplines, from Liberal Arts to the Sciences, are engaged in research from their first year.
"The alumni office is creating incredible opportunities for alumni to give back, both in Pittsburgh and globally."
Monarch alumni are passionate about equity and opportunity. As trusted ambassadors of the University, they extend their commitment to service and community outreach far beyond our campus. "Bluff in the Burgh" keeps alumni connected with exciting events in Pittsburgh and beyond.