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Study in Pittsburgh
By Laura Tucker
Updated July 1, 2022 Updated July 1, 2022QS Best Student Cities ranking: 73rd
Pittsburgh, the second-largest city in the US state of Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia), offers a strong quality of living, diverse student population, and a chance to study at a world-renowned university. Two universities in Pittsburgh are featured within the top 150 in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, led by the well-known Carnegie Mellon University in 52nd place.
Located to the west of the state, just east of the Ohio border, Pittsburgh is located on the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers which merge to form the Ohio River. The city’s large-scale waterways are not only points of beauty for the city, but also a point of pride – one of Pittsburgh’s nicknames is “the City of Bridges”, as there are a total of 446 bridges within its borders.
Other nicknames awarded to Pittsburgh include “the Steel City”, thanks to its thriving steel industry and “the City of Champions”, due to a long history of sporting victories. Pittsburgh has been voted one of the nation’s top cities for baseball, but other sports such as American football, ice hockey and basketball are also competitively played, giving the city a brilliant celebratory atmosphere on match days. It’s not all about sports, however; Pittsburgh also boasts modern architecture, quirky neighborhoods, trendy bars and fine museums.
Internationally ranked universities in Pittsburgh
Carnegie Mellon University; University of Pittsburgh
More about Pittsburgh
Number of universities ranked by QS
2
Highest-ranked institution
Carnegie Mellon University (ranked 52nd)
Population
2,362,000
Average international fees (at ranked unis)
US$45,900
Desirability rank
76th
Employer Activity rank
68th
Affordability rank
=107th
Student View rank
92nd
To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, view the methodology.
This article was originally published in November 2015 . It was last updated in July 2022
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Laura is a former staff writer for TopUniversities.com, providing advice and guidance for students on a range of topics helping them to choose where to study, get admitted and find funding and scholarships. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, Laura also blogs about student life.
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