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University of Pittsburgh

4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh

  • #=275 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 27,803Total Students
  • 5,113Faculty
  • 3,030Int'l Students
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Status
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Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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Founded in 1787 as a small, private school, the Pittsburgh Academy was located in a log cabin near Pittsburgh's three rivers. In the 234 years since, the University has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research.

About

Founded in 1787 as a small, private school, the Pittsburgh Academy was located in a log cabin near Pittsburgh's three rivers. In the 234 years since, the University has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #98
  • 2014
    #106
  • 2015
    #111
  • 2016
    #=133
  • 2017
    #145
  • 2018
    #=142
  • 2019
    #136
  • 2020
    #=140
  • 2021
    #156
  • 2022
    #=163
  • 2023
    #=181
  • 2024
    #=222
  • 2025
    #=275
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Student & Staff

Total students
27,803

29%
71%

International students
3,030

68%
32%

Total faculty staff
5,113

295
4818

Total students
27,803

29%
71%

International students
3,030

68%
32%

Total faculty staff
5,113

4818
295
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Campus locations

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pitt Campus,

4200 Fifth Avenue , Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , United States , 15260

Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States

Bradford Campus,

300 Campus Drive , Bradford , Pennsylvania , United States , 16701

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Greensburg Campus,

Smith Hall, 150 Finoli Drive , Greensburg , Pennsylvania , United States , 15601

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States

Johnstown Campus,

450 Schoolhouse Road , Johnstown , Pennsylvania , United States , 15904

Titusville, Pennsylvania, United States

Titusville Campus,

504 East Main Street , Titusville , Pennsylvania , United States , 16354

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