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The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as "Pitt", is a state-related research university, founded as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which comprises 62 preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America.

Highly Ranked Leader in Education

We’re one of the world’s most respected and productive research universities with numerous achievements and accolades. Our talented, diverse, and high-achieving students learn from — and even collaborate on research with — world-renowned faculty members.

Friendly and Welcoming Campus

Our safe and healthy campuses offer plenty of opportunities for expanding your intellectual and cultural horizons, making new friends, and networking. For students in the health sciences, our partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) — one of the world’s leading medical centers—offers learning opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else.

The Pittsburgh campus along with Pitt's regional campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville usually have around 25,000 full-time undergraduate students and around 7,500 full-time graduate/doctoral students with a student/faculty ration of 14:1. 

 

More facts and specific information can be found in the University of Pittsburgh's Fact Book