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.
 

Build the Bridge to Your Future

Pittsburgh is a city of endless opportunity. With 446 bridges, it has more than any other city in the world. And that’s just the beginning. Pittsburgh is home to a thriving economy, a vibrant culture, and a strong sense of community. The University of Pittsburgh is located in the heart of the city, and it is one of the top universities in the nation. Pitt offers a world-class education, research opportunities, and a diverse community.
 

Why Choose Pitt?

Want to explore all of your interests and double (or even triple) major? You’ve found the right place. Want to create a student organization with other students who share your passions? We support you. Looking for internships and research opportunities in cutting-edge industries like robotics, AI, and health care? No problem.
 

At the University of Pittsburgh, no two student experiences look alike because no two students are the same. Each student builds their own bridge from where they are today to where they want to be. When you choose Pitt, you are choosing a place where you can pursue your dreams and make a difference in the world.
 

Our Values

Our values shape who we are and where we are going next. These values include: Academic Excellence, Collaboration, Community, Inclusion, Innovation, Sustainability
 

What Guides Us

The University's mission focuses our success in three areas:

• Our People - Who We Are. We are a diverse community of scholars, learners, partners and leaders dedicated to a common cause: the pursuit of knowledge.
• Our Programs - What We Do. Our initiatives and operations fuel opportunities of the highest quality in three key areas: academic excellence, research and scholarship, and community service.
• Our Purpose - The Difference We Make. We improve lives and communities—at every scale—by creating knowledge and leveraging our expertise to tackle some of society’s greatest and most pressing challenges.

Mission and Vision

The University's mission is to:

• provide high-quality undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields, with emphasis upon those of special benefit to the citizens of Pennsylvania;
• offer superior graduate programs in the arts and sciences and the professions that respond to the needs of Pennsylvania, as well as to the broader needs of the nation and the world;
• engage in research, artistic, and scholarly activities that advance learning through the extension of the frontiers of knowledge and creative endeavor;
• cooperate with industrial and governmental institutions to transfer knowledge in science, technology, and health care;
• offer continuing education programs adapted to the personal enrichment, professional upgrading, and career advancement interests and needs of adult Pennsylvanians; and
• make available to local communities and public agencies the expertise of the University in ways that are consistent with the primary teaching and research functions and contribute to social, intellectual, and economic development in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.