University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a public comprehensive university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA), USA. Founded in 1787, it is one of the oldest universities in the United States. The University of Pittsburgh has 16 colleges, of which the School of Medicine is the most famous. In addition, the University of Pittsburgh is home to the Cathedral of Learning, the tallest academic building in the country, which has become a Pitt icon. It is ranked 62nd in the 2024 USNEWS Rankings of Comprehensive Universities in the United States, alongside Brigham Young University, Clemson University, Syracuse University, University of Maryland-Parker, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.