University of Pittsburgh

The History of the University of Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh Academy was a three-room wooden schoolhouse founded in 1787. It was renamed the Western University of Pittsburgh in 1819. 
• The School of Medicine, founded as the Western Pennsylvania Medical College in 1886, became a part of the University in 1892. 
• The school was renamed the University of Pittsburgh in 1908. The Cathedral of Learning, a 42-story Gothic skyscraper, is the most prominent landmark of the main campus. The same year the University opened an Oakland Campus. 
• In 1913, it officially adopted the Panther as its mascot. 
• In Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Pitt established its first regional campus in 1927. It was also among the first branch campuses of a major US university.
• The University opened the new Pitt regional campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, and Titusville in 1963.

The University has had a rich tradition of discoveries, and its researchers and scientists are credited with a lot of modern-day inventions, including the Polio Vaccine created by Professor Jonathan Salk and his team. 

Education at the University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has always been dedicated to a liberal arts education that includes humanities, sciences, and arts courses. The University has also laid great emphasis on student research engagement and internships. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Philosophy are among the undergraduate degrees available.

In addition to certification programs, master's, professional, and doctorate degrees are also offered at the graduate level. It has also established an Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) that comprises an organized set of recreational and extracurricular events and experiences that complement a students' coursework while also helping them develop personal traits and professional abilities. 

The University of Pittsburgh also offers free training and certification opportunities, including a semester-long public education mentorship program and a pedagogy badge.

Famous Alumni at the University of Pittsburgh

The Pitt Alumni Association, which was created in 1866, now supports nearly 330,000 surviving alumni of the University of Pittsburgh. 

Paul Lauterbur, Philip Hench, and Wangari Maathai are three Pitt graduates who have received the Nobel Prize. Other graduates have made significant contributions to their disciplines, such as nuclear energy pioneer John Wistar Simpson and television pioneer Vladimir Zworykin. 

Pro Football Hall of Fame honorees Dan Marino, Mike Ditka, and Tony Dorsett are among Pitt alumni who have achieved success in professional sports. Clifford Carlson, a pioneering coach, is inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, while others, such as John Woodruff and Roger Kingdom, have earned Olympic gold.

Gene Kelly, an Academy Award-winning dancer and actor, and television host Fred Rogers are among the artists who have attended the University of Pittsburgh.

The University of Pittsburgh Address

The University has campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville, all located in Pennsylvania.

The central campus for the University of Pittsburgh is located at 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States.

Public / Private Status

The university is one of the top-ranked public institutions situated in Pennsylvania.

University of Pittsburgh Ranking

Pitt was placed 19th by the US News & World Report among public institutions in the US and 58th out of all national universities in its 2021 rankings.

According to the QS World University Rankings 2022, the University of Pittsburgh Ranking falls at a comfortable 163 among over 1300 universities.

Forbes ranked the University at number 152 worldwide in 2021 due to its high research output and excellent student-to-teacher ratio. The University of Pittsburgh's acceptance rate of 57%, despite the average SAT composite score being a high 1440, has been a huge reason for a massive influx of University of Pittsburgh Admissions applications.

Offered Courses at the University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh fees differ for non-residents and residents. Mentioned below are the graduate and undergraduate tuition fees. 

Graduate Tuition Rates: USD 40,894 (INR 30,26,000)

Undergraduate Tuition Rates: USD 34,124 (INR 25,25,000)

Certification programs: Vary according to the courses

The University of Pittsburgh units that offer certification programs are:

• The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences 
• The College of General Studies
• The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
• The Graduate School of Public Health 
• The College of Business Administration
• The Swanson School of Engineering
• The University Center for International Studies 

The Pitt School of Law also offers certificate programs in Civil Litigation, Science & Policy, Environmental Law, Health Law, International & Comparative Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law, and International & Comparative Law.

University of Pittsburgh Scholarships

Considering overseas students are often ineligible for federally sponsored scholarships, the University of Pittsburgh provides need-based financial aid paid by the University. Prospective students must submit their application for financial assistance with their university application. 

Scholarships for overseas students typically range from USD 2,000(INR 1,48,000) to USD 4,000(INR 5,92,000) per year and are available for up to eight full-time bachelor terms, providing the candidate retains a 3.0 GPA and satisfies all other terms of the particular grant.

University of Pittsburgh Admissions Requirements

The application and all essential application documents must be received by the following deadlines: 

• April 1st for the Fall Semester (August)
• October 1st for the spring semester (January)

The necessary University of Pittsburgh requirements are given below:

• Academic Record (Self-Reported) (SRAR)
• Original or certified secondary school documents (transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, examination results) from grades 9-11, and any national or state examination results necessary in the country.
• Unofficial copies of translated transcripts/mark sheets
• Resume 
• Statement of Purpose and Short Answers
• Letters of recommendation
• Financial statement
• An application fee of USD 55(INR 4,070) to apply

University of Pittsburgh Required Exams 

• SAT ( composite score of 1250 - 1410)
• ACT ( average score of 27- 32)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency 
• TOEFL: 90 (on IBT) or 550 (on PBT)
• IELTS: 6.5
• Duolingo

Career Opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh employs one of the most elaborate placement procedures with opportunities across fields for its students. Known as the Pitt Career Center, its initiatives include interview prep, resume and cover letter writing, and Networking. 

The University provides equal opportunities for all by employing initiatives geared towards the following groups. 

• LGBTQIA+
• Women
• Students with Disabilities
• International Students
• Multicultural identities
• Veterans
• Nontraditional Students

Moreover, the University of Pittsburgh has a robust Alumni Career Service for all university graduates. These include:

• Handshake, University of Pittsburgh's online database of employment and internship listings, is available for free to all Pitt alums.
• Pitt Commons, Pitt's new networking database that connects Pitt alumni and current students based on their common interests.
• Free participation in on-campus job fairs and networking activities.

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