A College Town Like No Other
Welcome to the University of Pittsburgh, where you’ll experience a college town like no other. Students at Pitt truly enjoy the best of both worlds. You’ll feel at home on our beautiful campus and at the same time have easy access to the vibrant city of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh is not your typical city. Sure, it’s home to Fortune 500 companies like PNC, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and U.S. Steel, but what really sets it apart are the 90 diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique identity. The city boasts a nationally recognized cultural scene from art galleries and museums to theaters and music festivals. While our Pittsburgh campus is located in the Oakland neighborhood, there’s so much more to explore around the city!
Become an Explorer: Free With Your Pitt ID
Now, let’s talk about the incredible advantages of being a Pitt student in this city. Picture this: you’ll be surrounded by the city atmosphere and the culture will be right at your fingertips. With your Pitt ID, you’ll have access to fare-free city transportation and free entry to some museums, so you can easily navigate the city and explore all it has to offer.
Better yet, your Pitt ID is like a golden ticket to cultural events. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get cheap or even free seats to concerts, theater performances, and other exciting events happening around town. So get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene and experience the buzz and energy that only a city like Pittsburgh can offer.
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Andy Warhol Museum
The museum's permanent collection covers Warhol's entire career, from his early drawings and commercial illustrations to his iconic pop art pieces, such as the Campbell's Soup Cans and Marilyn Monroe portraits. -
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Steps away from campus, the museum houses an impressive collection of over 22 million specimens and artifacts, making it one of the largest natural history museums in the United States. -
Carnegie Museum of Art
Also steps away from campus, the museum's collection includes over 30,000 artworks, spanning various mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, and video installations. -
Phipps Conservatory
Less than a quarter mile from campus, Phipps Conservatory is one of the world's largest and oldest Victorian Greenhouses. It is known for its exquisite collection of plants and flowers from around the world, including orchids, bonsai trees, tropical plants, and seasonal displays.
National Football League
Welcome to the City of Champions - home to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Pitt Panthers share Acrisure Stadium with the Steelers and season tickets are only $25 for students!
Major League Baseball
PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, offers one of the best views in the MLB, with its stunning backdrop of the downtown Pittsburgh skyline and the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
National Hockey League
Five-time Stanley Cup Champions the Penguins call Pittsburgh their home and "student rush" tickets are available to Pitt students at a discounted price!
United Soccer League
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is the professional soccer team in Pittsburgh, competing in the USL Championship, the second division of professional soccer in the US.
