University of Pittsburgh
About
The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a state-related research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.. The university is composed of seventeen undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, home to the university's central administration and over 31,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The 132-acre Pittsburgh campus includes various historic buildings th...
The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a state-related research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.. The university is composed of seventeen undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, home to the university's central administration and over 31,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The 132-acre Pittsburgh campus includes various historic buildings that are part of the Schenley Farms Historic District, most notably its 42-story Gothic revival centerpiece, the Cathedral of Learning. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 92 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,492
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 5.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
- Staff
- 13,264
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
42 subjectsUS News
34 subjectsARWU
41 subjectsOrganization Structure
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Pittsburgh?
University of Pittsburgh's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =279, ARWU Rank 88, US News Rank =52.
When was University of Pittsburgh founded?
University of Pittsburgh was founded in 1787.
What are the top subjects at University of Pittsburgh?
Top subjects at University of Pittsburgh include: Philosophy, Surgery, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Human Biological Sciences.
Where is University of Pittsburgh located?
University of Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh, United States.