Steel City. City of Bridges. The Golden Triangle. City of Champions. Pittsburgh is known by many names — and you could be the next to call it home.
Our urban campus in the bustling Oakland neighborhood offers more than a world-class education. With sprawling riverfronts, parks aplenty, family-friendly museums and professional sports year-round, anyone can find their niche here. And, affordable home prices and a booming job market make Pittsburgh an ideal place to put down roots.
Discover why Pittsburgh is considered a most-livable city: Explore these resources for graduate and professional students, postdocs and faculty and staff who are new to the Pittsburgh campus.
Your safety matters at Pitt. Visit the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management for tips, resources, and trainings such as CPR and self-defense to stay safe on campus. For citywide guidance, explore health and safety resources from Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Pitt Police are also available to answer questions and support the campus community.
While Pittsburgh has been in the spotlight thanks to the Emmy-nominated series "The Pitt", the city’s real-life medical expertise is on display at UPMC hospitals and medical facilities. With top-ranked specialties including obstetrics and gynecology, diabetes and endocrinology, oncology, and urology, it’s easy to find an in-network provider for any health concern.
Experience centuries of culture and the natural world without leaving campus at the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural Sciences — Pitt students can visit for free.
Pittsburgh is home to many adult recreational sports leagues — from basketball to bowling — including Pittsburgh Sports League and Stonewall Sports.
The Pitt Public Market, hosted on campus in front of the William Pitt Union on select Wednesdays and Thursdays, is one of many farmers markets that take place throughout the spring, summer and fall.
The city always shows out for favorite annual food events, including Pittsburgh Taco Fest, Picklesburgh, Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival, Lebanese Food Festival, Ukrainian Food Festival, International Village and A Soulful Taste of the ‘Burgh.
Feed your inner artist with free workshops and materials from Pitt’s Center for Creativity, and find more classes for makers of all ages at the Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, Contemporary Craft and the Pittsburgh Glass Center.
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