University of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. Pitt people have defeated polio, unlocked the secrets of DNA, lead the world in organ transplantation, and pioneered TV and heavier-than-air flight, among numerous other accomplishments.
We are an urban campus that encourages you to develop independence and an appreciation of cultural diversity. At the same time were a traditional campus with plenty of green spaces, including two nearby parks. Our hometown of Pittsburgh is full of great entertainment, shops, restaurants, theaters, galleries, museums, sports teams, and more.
