A private, Catholic, co-educational university north of Pittsburgh founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963. La Roche welcomes students of all religions, ethnic origins and talents, while undergraduate students may choose from more than 50 majors, including the top 10 majors most in demand among today’s students. La Roche combines a quality educational experience with clubs, athletics, social and community volunteer activities, spiritual well-being and more to prepare students for life in a constantly changing global society.
La Roche University offers its students a high value education that is characterized by a strong global perspective, interdisciplinary courses, and signatur
e undergraduate and graduate professional programs. Beside the ability of students to become accomplished practitioners in their chosen fields who are imbued with a lifelong thirst for knowledge, the University's mission embodies the key elements of student success.
Pittsburgh, located in Pennsylvania, USA, is known as both "the Steel City" for its more than 300 steel-related businesses, and as the "City of Bridges" for its 446 bridges. The city consists of the Downtown area, called the Golden Triangle, and four main areas surrounding it. Pittsburgh has four distinct seasons; winters are cold & cloudy, springs and falls are generally mild and summers are warm to hot. In addition, the city is full of museums, medical centers, parks, research centers, librari
es and bars. Not only is Pittsburgh home to many colleges, universities and research facilities, but it is also listed among the most livable cities in the world. You can have the time of your life, engaging in activities regarding culture, art, literature, theater, sports and history.