$1.5B invested in research
Fueling discoveries that transform our city, strengthen our state and shape our world.
It's not just about the numbers
It's about what's possible.
Public Ivy Powerhouse
Recognized by Forbes as a “New Ivy”—1 of only 10 public universities in the U.S.—Pitt is outpacing Ivy Leaguers and producing the most employable grads in PA.
Top 10 U.S. News And World Report
6 specialty programs rank in the top 10 of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools list.
80+ National Academy Members—And Growing
Three innovative faculty members joined the National Academy of Medicine this year, reflecting Pitt’s leadership in the health sciences.
96% Post-Grad Outcomes
Class of 2024 graduates are working, continuing their education, serving in the military and volunteering at a rate 10 percentage points above the national average.
Top 30 Patent Producer
Ranking No. 26 in U.S. patents among global universities, Pitt is a powerhouse in research and entrepreneurship.
Top 15 Honors College
The David C. Frederick Honors College, home to Pitt’s top scholars, came in at No. 13 on Road2College’s national ranking.
Top 10 Nursing Program
The School of Nursing has earned a top spot on multiple U.S. News & World Report rankings, including for its No. 8 Bachelor of Science and No. 12 Doctor of Nursing.
Research & Innovation
Translating space science into health breakthroughs
Translating space science into health breakthroughs
With the launch of the Trivedi Institute for Space and Global Biomedicine, led by former NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, Pitt is set to accelerate discoveries made in spaceflight into lifesaving advances on Earth.
Student Success
Meet our latest Goldwater scholar
Meet our latest Goldwater scholar
Future physician-scientist Satyaj Bhargava is advancing brain imaging research through innovative bioengineering. By developing algorithms that enhance visualization and analysis of cerebral blood vessels, his work could deepen our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and support earlier detection and improved treatment strategies for neurodegenerative disorders.
State Impact
Measured in billions
Measured in billions
What goes into a $6.6 billion economic impact? Five diverse campuses, a robust research footprint and a partnership with one of the world’s largest academic medical and research centers make the University a critical contributor locally and across the state.
Top 5% Global Ranking
U.S. News and World Report ranks Pitt No. 52 on its list of Best Global Universities.
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