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Forged in Progress

We are focused on the impact and the relentless pursuit of change, for good. The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities. With our discoveries, we are recognized as one of the most innovative universities in the world. We invent the paths of the future and forge ahead.

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Plan For Pitt

The Plan for Pitt 2028 helps to tell our story: who we are, what we value, where we’re going, how we’re getting there and why it’s possible. It’s a plan grounded in values, defined by excellence and focused on elevating our community’s aspirations.

Chancellor Joan Gabel

Leadership & Governance

Pitt's administration is led by Chancellor Joan Gabel and overseen by a Board of Trustees with input from faculty, staff, and student shared-governance organizations and support from various offices.

Administrative Offices

Administrative & Business Offices

Admissions, Student Affairs, Dining Services, Diversity and Inclusion, and Public Safety and Emergency Management are among the Pitt offices serving our students, faculty and staff.

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Here, progress is always in progress.

Don't just take our word for it: Pitt is an academic and economic powerhouse that's consistently ranked among the nation's top universities.

History & Achievements

No. 1 Public University in the Northeast

No. 1 Public University in the Northeast In 2021, the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings again named the Pittsburgh campus as the No. 1 public university in the Northeastern United States.

Top Fulbright Producer

Top Fulbright Producer Pitt has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students for the 2022-23 academic year by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Federal Funding for Global & Area Studies

Federal Funding for Global & Area Studies All six of Pitt's global and area studies centers have been chosen to receive both National Resource Center grants and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships by the federal government.

Top 25 Public University

Top 25 Public University Pitt is ranked No. 23 on the U.S. News & World Report's 2022 list of Top Public Schools in the nation.

$5.2B PA Economic Impact

$5.2B PA Economic Impact A proven economic engine, Pitt contributes $5.2 billion to communities throughout Pennsylvania.

97% of Graduates

97% of Graduates 97% of Pitt graduates achieve a successful career outcome within six months.

652 Degrees and Certificate Programs

652 Degrees and Certificate Programs Pitt is home to 16 schools and colleges that offer a breadth of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs.