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We chase what’s possible
Turning discovery into impact
The University of Pittsburgh's world-class research and academic offerings are shaping the next generation’s leaders. Pitt is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities, composed of the country’s leading research universities. Whether your dream is to bring ethical AI to the clinic, improve the power grid or become a Rhodes Scholar, it’s Possible at Pitt.
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6.6B
economic impact in PA
755
degrees and certificate programs
Top
30
worldwide patent producer
Top
3%
of universities worldwide
Here, anything is possible.
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.
Rankings
An elite ‘New Ivy’
An elite ‘New Ivy’
Business leaders are taking notice of our graduates — Pitt is one of only 10 public universities named a "New Ivy" by Forbes in 2025.
Best-in-state employer
Best-in-state employer
Forbes has consistently named Pitt a stellar place to work in PA, based on employee surveys.
82 National Academy Members
82 National Academy Members
Pitt faculty are regularly elected to the National Academies of Medicine, Engineering and Sciences, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Top 10 nursing program
Top 10 nursing program
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Pitt's BSN in the top 10 for three years running, most recently at No. 8 in its 2026 rankings.
69 startups launched since 2021
69 startups launched since 2021
And FY25 saw a record-breaking 444 invention disclosures from Pitt innovators.
96% post-graduation placement rate
96% post-graduation placement rate
Pitt’s graduation rate is among the top 5% of U.S. publics, and our 96% postgraduation outcomes rate puts us 10 points higher than the national average.
Top 35 public U.S. university
Top 35 public U.S. university
U.S. News & World Report ranked Pitt No. 32 among public universities and No. 69 among all U.S. universities in its 2026 ranking.
Top 15 in R&D spending
Top 15 in R&D spending
At No. 12 overall, the latest NSF Higher Education Research and Development survey also ranked Pitt No. 8 in health sciences.
Expanding Possibilities
A leap into the life sciences century
A leap into the life sciences century
Whether it’s restoring vision or harnessing the potential of medical AI, Pitt is bringing the benefits of personalized, cutting-edge medicine closer than ever. And we’re ensuring those benefits support the Pittsburgh region, too.
Expanding Possibilities
Powering the country
Powering the country
The U.S. energy grid faces major challenges, and the Swanson School of Engineering is leading the charge to modernize it. Where power is generated, how it travels and how it’s used — Pitt is making all of them more reliable, clean and affordable.
Expanding Possibilities
Helping the achievers achieve
Helping the achievers achieve
Adding touch to prosthetic limbs and designing smarter wheelchairs are just two ways Pitt is transforming assistive technologies to enable human achievement. Here, innovation doesn’t stay in a lab.
Expanding Possibilities
A digital future, right now
A digital future, right now
If you want to see where AI is headed, look no further than Pittsburgh. As an epicenter of discussions of AI’s impacts and a pioneer in bringing its power to campus, Pitt is creating opportunities for students and for the region — from health care to the humanities.
Dive deeper into Pitt:
Regional Campuses
All the Advantages of a Pitt Education
All the Advantages of a Pitt Education
Pitt's regional campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown and Titusville combine the advantages and environments of liberal arts colleges with the resources and prestige of a major research university.
Stories from Our Campuses
From workforce development to increased social mobility to arts and culture, Pitt improves the lives of Pennsylvanians across the state.
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