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If you want to make an impact through your academics, then come forge your own path through our approach to personalized education.
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A computer information scientist who also studies creative writing?
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A business major who also wants to learn more about children's literature?
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Academics built this
Nationally in federal science and engineering funding, according to the National Science Foundation
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Global Research University
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Customizable majors, minors and certificates
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Top National Institutes of Health-funded institution (2020)
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Best public universities in the Northeast, according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (2020)
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Come solve the world's biggest problems
Pitt’s ecosystem has fostered
ground-breaking innovations, such as:
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Polio vaccine
Jonas Salk
Lisa Schreiber
Cybersecurity leaders
Lap-Chee Tsui
Scientific breakthroughs
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Explore Pitt Honors
Explore Pitt Honors
Yes, Pitt students are intellectually curious, but they also are passionate about working toward the public good. Our top-tier program combines these interests
Pitt Honors invites ambitious students to pursue the Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil), the highest academic achievement for a Pitt undergraduate, and provides advising for:
National scholarships, such as Rhodes, Fulbright, and more.
Community engagement
Research fellowships
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U.S. Secret Service
A few of our alumni’s internships
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Did you know?
A Pitt education is so much more than grades and degrees. It’s a thousand different opportunities to grow as a leader, build real-world skills, and put ideas into action.
Grow outside of the classroom
Our Internships Credibility
Paid yearlong co-ops
Internships for academic credit
International internships
Pitt’s award-winning Internship Preparation Program (IPP) guarantees (yes, guarantees!) an internship for every student. Choose from hundreds of local internships in every industry, plus:
We don’t just offer hands-on internships. We guarantee them. An internship not only gives you real-world experience in your dream career, but connects you with local employers for that first job after graduation.
Learn about our internships
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Find meaningful ways to give back
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Local, national, and international communities served during Alternative Break
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Community agencies served
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PittServes connects campus groups to worthy causes, offers ongoing service projects, hosts four large days of service annually, and helps develop leadership skills.
American Civil Liberties Union
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
BNY Mellon
WYEP Pittsburgh
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History
UPMC
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Keeping busy with academics, the Blue and Gold Society, Pitt Pathfinders, and Air Force ROTC.
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Students share what life on campus means to them
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You're at Diverse Campus Culture
Your Pitt Story begins now
Hail to an unapologetically fun college experience that will connect you with this school and your classmates for life.
Embrace a rich, diverse campus culture
Get involved
Asian Students Alliance
Animal Lovers Club
American Sign Language Club
African Students Organization
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Heinz Chapel Choir
Filipino Students Association
Chinese American Students Association
Blue and Gold Society
Native American Student Organization
Muslim Student Association
Mighty Penguins Student Group
LatinX Student Association
Korean Student Association
Japanese Student Association
Iranian Student Association
Hillel Jewish Student Union
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Vietnamese Student Association
Turkish American Student Association
Student Government Board
Rainbow Alliance
Project Potter
Pitterest
Pitt Vets
Pitt Program Council
Pitt Pathfinders
Pitt Dance Marathon
Pitt Anime Club
Pitt Men’s Glee Club
Pakistani Student Association
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See our teams
Wrestling
Women’s Track + Field
Men’s Track + Field
Women’s Swimming + Diving
Men’s Swimming + Diving
Softball
Women’s Soccer
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Lacrosse
Gymnastics
Football
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Basketball
Baseball
See our Division 1 teams
Volleyball
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Watching movies at Grandview Park.
Victory Lights + sunset + bike rides in Schenley Park = a perfect night.
Love your neighbor, embrace community, and make a conscious effort to shield the vulnerable from acts and words of hatred.
Kayaking on the Monongahela gives one of the best views of Pittsburgh.
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Volunteering: By the numbers
We partnered with Healthy Ride to provide students, faculty, and staff on Pitt's Oakland campus access to the city's bike share program, convening the University's first Active Mobility Committee and expanding upon our bike parking options across campus.
Pitt biking: By the numbers
Our bike-friendly university
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You're at The City of Pittsburgh
Pitt is embedded in the life of the city
Pitt’s urban campus is a quick bike or bus ride to your Downtown internship or the thrills at nearby Kennywood Amusement Park.
Unlock the city of Pittsburgh
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Ride the historic Duquesne Incline to the top of Mt. Washington for the best view of your beautiful new city.
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Ride the “T” to StationSquare, a mecca of dancing fountains and paddleboat tours.
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Your Pitt ID doubles as a bus pass with unlimited access to our great city. You’re a short ride away from the North Shore or a glass-blowing class in the East End.
Endless Explorations Right in your backyard
Explore Campus
Explore Pittsburgh
Explore Pittsburgh
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Join dozens of hot startups and nonprofit organizations that launched at Pitt.
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Ride the historic Duquesne Incline to the top of Mt. Washington for the best view of your beautiful new city.
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Watch pro soccer and catch a riverside rock concert at Highmark Stadium.
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Bike, hike, or run miles of gorgeous riverfront trails circling the city.
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Cool off at the soaringfountain where the Three Rivers meet, home to the annual Arts Festival.
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Shop farm stands in Market Square and ice skate all winter at PPG Place.
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Kickstart your career with Fortune 500 companies like Kraft Heinz Co., PNC, and U.S. Steel Corp.
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Cruise the Three Rivers in a kayak or on a riverboat tour
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Compete in intramural and club sports at the Baierl Student Recreation Center.
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Hop on the bus for a Pirates game or music.
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Alumni Hall is the launching pad for Pitt campus tours.
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The Financial Aid Wellness Center and other key student services are in Thackeray Hall.
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Petersen Events Center is the raucous home of Pitt hoops.
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Lose yourself in Heinz Chapel’s stunning stained glass.
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Nordenberg Hall is one of the many places to live in the heart of campus.
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The UPMC hospital complex is pre–med heaven.
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There are 13 libraries at Pitt, but Hillman is the king.
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At 535 feet, the Cathedral is the tallest classroom in America.
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Healthy Ride bike share stations in Oakland
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Take the “T” to Station Square, a mecca of dancing fountains and paddleboat tours.
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Watch your Pitt Panthers play football at Heinz Field, also home to the Steelers Pro Football team.
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Kickstart your career with Fortune 500 companies like Kraft Heinz Co., PNC, and U.S. Steel Corp. or tech companies like Google, Argo AI, and Duolingo.
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Join dozens of hot startups and nonprofit organizations that launched at Pitt.
Pitt alumni making an impact in the world
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Pitt alumni are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school six months after graduation
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Best value among all public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania for 13 years in a row
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You're at Limitless Possibility
You're at Limitless Possibility
Your career begins when you arrive on campus
The Princeton Review ranks Pitt among the top 200 colleges that pay you back — a ranking that looks at affordability, quality, and records of alumni employment.
Imagine a future of limitless possibility
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Your résumé will be packed with everything you were able to accomplish here.
We’ll work with you to land the best internships, develop a strong college-to-career plan, and get the most out of Pitt’s incredible academic and pre-professional resources.
When you earn a Pitt degree, you can count on two things to get you to the next step after graduation:
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You’ll have the reputation of a top public university backing you when you apply for your dream job or for a graduate program.
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