University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Reviews

  • 243 Reviews
  • Pittsburgh (PA)
  • Annual Tuition: $37,320
95% of 243 students said this degree improved their career prospects
94% of 243 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Stephanie Myal
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2015
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Pitt is awesome, let me count the ways: --School reputation and residency competitiveness. Pitt doesn't have the name recognition that other Top#s do, but that's a branding problem on the school's part. Program directors from other institutions seem to respect Pitt highly, and historically students match well with most going to Top20 programs (including Pitt; a lot of folks want to stay). --Mentoring. Excellent. The teaching faculty are surprisingly caring and generous with their time, considering how academically impressive they almost uniformly are. Very task-oriented, down-to-earth faculty, very few hyperinflated egos. --Catchment area and population for clinical research. HUGE, with no other local medical schools to compete with for patients. --UPMC. Definition: 1) An up-and-coming, technologically sophisticated health system that is dumping tons of money into innovation and probably will grow rapidly in the next 10 years; 2) a ridiculously profitable nonprofit that has a (mostly) decent relationship with the surrounding city... --Neuroscience. If that's your thing you really can't miss Pitt. It pulls a huge amount of NIMH money, and the research and residency programs in ENT, Psych and Neurosurgery are VERY strong --Pittsburgh. Big-city-caliber stuff to do, yet housing/food/transportation are extremely cheap (p.s. free unlimited bus pass for Pitt students). Super livable, college vibes, tons of festivals (particularly in the summer), breweries, very outdoorsy, gets more bike-able every year --Curriculum. Pass/Fail for the first 2 years so you do have time to enjoy the city and pad your CV with activities. Nice mixture of problem-based-learning and lecture-based class material. Mandatory patient contact starts early and happens often. Scholarly project MAKES you do research and residency programs really like that. Cons: --Curriculum is old-fashioned but modernizing. Still paper syllabi (with electronic versions and lecture podcasting options); coursework focuses more on wards excellence than acing board exams. Overall, though, I love it at Pitt and can't believe it took me months to decide to come here. H 2 P"
Aleena Rorapaugh
  • Reviewed: 11/21/2015
  • Degree: Nursing
"Challenging but fulfilling program. Support is definitely available but you have to be willing to seek it out if interested. Overall, its a wonderful program- slightly expensive but worth the commitment."
Maria Costanza
  • Reviewed: 11/20/2015
  • Degree: MBA
"When you graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, you earned a degree comparable to no other. The University of Pittsburgh's quality of education and reputation gives candidates an advantage when it comes to competing against other candidates for jobs. This is by far the number one perk of graduating from Pitt. Other positive attributes include a beautiful campus located in the heart of Oakland, an urban area that is a melting pot of culture. The University provides many learning opportunities outside the classroom, which is valuable for those who want to be more involved in their community."
Valerie Hruschak
  • Reviewed: 11/5/2015
  • Degree: Social Work
"Pros: high quality rigorous program, very competitive admissions package, excellent scholar training in research Cons: difficulty to navigate, interdisciplinary collaborations, limited research opportunities during summer months of study"
Xiao Chang
  • Reviewed: 11/4/2015
  • Degree: Mathematics
"Some professors are super nice to work with while some are impossible."
Yukang Zhang
  • Reviewed: 11/4/2015
  • Degree: Mathematics
"First year here, Pittsburgh is a really nice and quiet city, and living expenses is lower than lots of city of same size."
BeatleGirl
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Elementary Education
"Great campus. Lots of fun city living. Lots of parties and extracurricular activities. I had great undergrad experience as a history major. Good classes and professors. Excellent student health and good dining and housing options. The masters in the art of teaching program, however, was a joke. Very disorganized and felt like it was just an exchange of money for a degree, not based on learning or grades earned."
LM
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Marketing
"Amazing campus, reasonably priced compared to other schools. Great advisors and activities."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: English
"Pitt was good to me and I'm glad I went there. I think my degree is worth more now than it was when I graduated, because the school has done a good job of recruiting competitive students and supporting those students who are focused and driven."
Goose
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Chemistry
"I liked being on a campus that was part of a larger community/city, not being isolated like a lot of rural campuses. The sciences are top notch, the prices reasonable (comparatively), and Pittsburgh is a great city to live in all around. 10/10 would do it again!"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2015
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"The University of Pittsburgh is an amazing school. There are so many fascinating research opportunities happening all the time, great sports, and quality classes. Even though it is a large school, I was shocked at how much personal attention I got from administrative staff that were making sure I got the education I desired. Pittsburgh is also the most amazing city. I moved to Pittsburgh and went to Pitt not knowing anyone else, and I would LOVE to be able to do it all again!"
Regina Calloway
  • Reviewed: 10/3/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"The program has many opportunities for collaborations across disciplines. The faculty seem to genuinely care about students' well-being and research goals. Annual feedback on progress within the program is very helpful. There is a strong drive to focus on research and be prolific in terms of publishing papers."
Meg
  • Reviewed: 9/23/2015
  • Degree: Business
"The Katz school of business was a very good decision for me. Especially as I was transitioning from a job in accounting to ultimately owning my own business."
M&M
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2015
  • Degree: Healthcare Administration
"Awesome program, lots of field experience, increase in job openings"
Victoria Bonin
  • Reviewed: 8/24/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"The rehabilitation counseling program is one that is rigorous and meant for the passionate. It is a small cohort that work together through the terms to accomplish the same goal; which is to graduate together with a degree that means something. The professors and advisors are nothing but supportive towards the students and are willing to do anything for the students. The workload may be strenuous but it is worth it in the end. I love the atmosphere and how friendly everyone is on campus. All of the classes are in the same building which makes everything easier. There are pros and cons with the classes being at night. This program isn't designed for the working adult but there is a way to make it work."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"The atmosphere of the university is very friendly and has a great urban feel. If you do your research on your professors you can take some really great classes that are engaging and fun. Don't get a meal plan and don't live in the dorms because it is not a great experience and you will pay a lot of money compared to what you get out of it."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: Education
"Very expensive, too much online, tons of fees even for online classes where using the campus wasn't even an option since I lived 30 miles away."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/27/2015
  • Degree: History
"Excellent facilities and staff. Wonderful all-around experience. Expensive for a state school."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/27/2015
  • Degree: Biomedical Engineering
"The university is great. It has all the options that an undergraduate might be interested not only academically but socially. It's located in a great city. The engineering school offers a ton of support for students to do whatever they might wish whether it's research or industry experience. They have a plethora of clubs and support services. Although anyone's college experience is what they make it, Pitt offers a great opportunity to have not only a respected college degree but a great college experience."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/20/2015
  • Degree: Economics
"Great, diverse school. Respected academics but plenty of social things to do. I would recommend it to anyone."