1787
Pittsburgh, PA

School Details

From humble beginnings in a log cabin in 1787 to a top-level public research university today, the University of Pittsburgh has led the way in achievements in science, medicine, technology, and humanity. The university counts inventors, governors, Pulitzer-prize winners, Nobel laureates, and human rights pioneers among its graduates.

Pitt offers nearly 650 degree and certificate programs at its main campus, four regional campuses, and online. Programs are housed within 16 colleges and schools. At the heart of every program are three primary goals: academic excellence, research and scholarship, and community service. Graduates are poised to use their skills and knowledge to tackle some of society’s greatest challenges.

Pitt Online offers rich educational experiences to students in need of flexible and equitable access. Online coursework is designed to be intuitive, engaging, and innovative, led by Pitt faculty members. Students can pursue online programs in education, engineering, nursing, law, IT, and much more.

University of Pittsburgh focuses its efforts around six primary values:

  • Academic excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Community
  • Inclusion
  • Innovation
  • Sustainability

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Pittsburgh is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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