University of Pittsburgh
- United States
- Founded 1787
Overview
The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a state-related research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The university is composed of seventeen undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, home to the university's central administration and over 31,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1787Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | PittsburghSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 31,924 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | pitt.edu (opens in a new tab) |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
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People who studied here
- Wangari Muta Maathai (opens in a new tab)Kenyan environmentalist and politician who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 (1940–2011)
- Gene Kelly (opens in a new tab)American dancer, actor, singer, director and choreographer (1912–1996)
- Fred Rogers (opens in a new tab)American television personality (1928–2003)
- Paul Lauterbur (opens in a new tab)American chemist (1929–2007)
- Philip Showalter Hench (opens in a new tab)American physician (1896-1965)
- Michael Chabon (opens in a new tab)American novelist, short story writer, essayist
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