University of Pittsburgh

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. 

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.

The City Is Your Campus: Called a “Most Livable City” by the Economist’s “Global Liveability Index,” Pittsburgh is a city you will be happy to call home. 

Medical School—Guaranteed: When you apply to Pitt, you can request to be reviewed for guaranteed admission to one of our 13 top-ranked graduate and professional schools, including Communication Science, Dental Medicine, Health Information Systems, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Public Health.

Think + Do: Challenge yourself in rigorous academic courses. Do research alongside professors who are making a difference in their fields of study. Gain clinical experience. You will leave Pitt with the knowledge and confidence that only come with experience. 

Ready for Graduate School: Pitt health professions advising staff are with you from day one, and they are committed to helping you prepare for medical school or other graduate programs in the health professions. 

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.

Experience the World: Pitt students can choose from study abroad opportunities 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 of graduation) 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 450+ 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.