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University of Pittsburgh

Location

Pitt Campus, Pittsburgh United States

Ranking

# =281QS World University Rankings

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About University of Pittsburgh

Founded in 1787 as a small, private school, the Pittsburgh Academy was located in a log cabin near Pittsburgh?s three rivers. In the 233 years since, the University has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research.

About University of Pittsburgh

Founded in 1787 as a small, private school, the Pittsburgh Academy was located in a log cabin near Pittsburgh?s three rivers. In the 233 years since, the University has evolved into an internationally recognized center of learning and research.

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University information

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Rankings & Ratings

University of Pittsburgh is one of the top public universities in Pittsburgh, United States. It is ranked #=281 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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  • 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
  • 2026
    #=281

Ranking criteria

Overall
47.3
Academic Reputation
45.4
Citations per Faculty
41.7
Employment Outcomes
59.7
Employer Reputation
26.4
Faculty Student Ratio
98.1
International Faculty Ratio
9.9
International Research Network
90.4
International Student Diversity
29.1
International Student Ratio
23
Sustainability
60.2

QS World University Rankings

  • 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
  • 2026
    #=281

Campus locations

campus

Bradford Campus Campus

300 Campus Drive

Bradford

US

16701

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