,·Public Research University·Est. 1787
“One of America's oldest universities, rooted in the most transformed city in the country.”
The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked public research university with roots going back to 1787, making it one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the US. Pitt sits in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh — a city that has dramatically reinvented itself as a hub for technology, healthcare, and innovation — offering students a front-row seat to real-world career opportunities in one of the most dynamic mid-sized cities in America. Pitt's Cathedral of Learning, a 42-story Gothic skyscraper at the center of campus, is one of the most iconic academic buildings in the world. The university is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and generates nearly $1 billion in annual research expenditures, with particular strength in biomedical sciences, artificial intelligence, and materials science. With a world-renowned medical school and UPMC health system as neighbors, Pitt is an exceptional destination for students interested in healthcare, pre-medicine, and the life sciences. Beyond academics, students enjoy Pittsburgh's exceptional restaurant scene, thriving arts culture, and professional sports teams — all within easy reach of one of America's most walkable urban campuses.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
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Non-binding; priority merit aid consideration
Regular Decision
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$21,926
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$41,430
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Pitt's largest school, offering more than 100 programs across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
ABET-accredited engineering school with strong biomedical, chemical, and industrial engineering programs.
AACSB-accredited business school offering strong undergraduate programs in business analytics, finance, and marketing.
Rapidly growing school focused on computer science, information science, and data analytics.
Top-10 ranked school of public health with strong undergraduate programs in health science and behavioral health.
4 years
Joint program between Swanson Engineering and the UPMC clinical enterprise — one of the strongest undergraduate biomedical engineering pipelines in the country. STEM-designated, with research access at UPMC's $25B+ academic medical center.
4 years
Top-10 BSN program (US News). Direct clinical placements at UPMC hospitals (the largest health system in PA). Highly selective direct-admit pathway.
4 years
Pitt's most prestigious undergraduate degree — combines the major with a research-oriented thesis defended before international scholars. Strong pipeline into top PhD, JD, and MD programs.
4 years
Top-50 CS program nationally. Strong AI/ML, robotics, and data-science tracks; near-CMU advantage in robotics ecosystem; major recruiters include Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, and PNC.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $60,310
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
