University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh campus

Overview

Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is a leading public-related research university characterized by its iconic 42-story Cathedral of Learning. It is a global leader in health sciences and medical research through its close partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Pitt is also famous for being the site where Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine.

Subject Areas

• Sport Science
• Biological Sciences
• Law
• Education
• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• History, Philosophy and Theology
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Other Health
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Sociology
• Politics and International Studies
• Geography
• Communication and Media Studies
• Psychology
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

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