Dear Future, I am Ready.
You have personal passions and a distinct point of view. We say, bring it on. Let yourself venture into new experiences in an environment that encourages individuality and promotes diversity and debate—living in an iconic American city buzzing with opportunity and adventure; joining a tight-knit community that feels like home and becomes like family.
At the University of Pittsburgh, you’ll find yourself with other students who lean into what’s next, ready to create a future for themselves and impact the world around them. You’ll have access to 100+ majors, minors, and certificates; guaranteed internships at world-class corporations and organizations; undergraduate research projects alongside faculty who are changing the world; and a community of fellow students who are just as curious and ambitious as you are.
You’ll be amazed by how a top 100 research university can put so much within reach—in ways that feel truly individualized. Build the knowledge, experience, and expertise you need to succeed in the future you want.
Across Pennsylvania: The University of Pittsburgh has five campuses. The Pittsburgh campus is the largest campus, with 19,000+ undergraduates. With additional bachelor’s degrees offered at the Bradford, Greensburg, and Johnstown campuses, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Pitt. If city living isn’t your style, one of our regional campuses with picturesque settings will surely fit your college dreams.
Reputation: Pitt is consistently ranked among the top 100 research universities in the world. U.S. News & World Report places Pitt among the top 25 US public universities.
True Value: Pitt is regularly included in The Princeton Review’s annual “Best Value Colleges” list, a distinction awarded to schools that offer affordable tuition and stellar academic programs while creating strong career prospects for graduates. 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 one of America’s “most livable cities,” 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 its own personality.
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: Every year, Pitt students pack 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 331,800+ powerful Pitt alumni. A Pitt degree will take you places, from landing that first job (94% 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 400+ 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.
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