University of Pittsburgh

Reputation: Pitt is consistently ranked among the top 100 research universities in the world and is third among public universities for federal research funding.

True Value: For 10 consecutive years, the University of Pittsburgh has been named the top value among public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. Considering the knowledge and experience you’ll get, an education at Pitt is time well spent.

Great Minds Up Close: Pitt has a 14:1 student-faculty ratio and a commitment to research and teaching. Our outstanding faculty thrive on sharing their expertise in the classroom. At Pitt you are never far from big thinking.

The City is Your Campus: Called the “most livable city” by Forbes and The Economist, Pittsburgh is a city you will be happy to call home. There is something for everyone here: miles of green space, top-notch arts and entertainment, restaurants to rave about, amazing internship opportunities, and 89 unique neighborhoods to explore—each with a personality all its own.

Internships—Guaranteed: At Pitt we don’t just offer internships—we guarantee them for every student. Get connected to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and top nonprofits.

Innovation: Interested in starting your own business? You’ll get the expertise you need at Pitt. Pitt business students can earn a Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, develop elevator speeches and test product launches in events on campus, and gain real-world experience in an entrepreneurial internship.

Experience the World: Last year 1,707 Pitt students packed their bags to research, intern, and study in more than 75 countries around the world. The University Center for International Studies brings the world to you through academic programs and outstanding global events on campus.

Panther Community: At graduation you’ll join a worldwide network of more than 303,000 powerful Pitt alumni. A Pitt degree will take you places, from landing that first job (87% of alumni are employed full time or enrolled in graduate school within six months) to taking the lead in business, medicine, government, and research around the world.

Hail to Pitt: Much more than a rallying cheer for Pitt’s 17 Division I sports teams, Hail to Pitt is an expression of pride and affection for a place where you can have it all: the excitement of urban living with 450+ acres of green space, career-boosting internships, quiet nights studying in the Hogwarts-like Cathedral of Learning, academic rigor, and unforgettable memories with an unapologetically fun student body.