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University of Pittsburgh is in Pittsburgh, United States. Standard entry requirements: High school diploma minimum of 17 units of credit in college-preparatory-level courses; High school diploma four units of mathematics through trigonometry/pre-calculus, one unit each of chemistry and physics. Applying: application fee $55. Scholarships: 1 from the university.

✓ 35 facts from 15 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify

Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.

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Quick summary

Cost per yearnot yet determined
Money from the collegeNeed-based aid: none for international students.
Merit scholarships: international students can receive them.
1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
Chances of admissionHigh school diploma: minimum of 17 units of credit in college-preparatory-level courses. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Application deadlinesEarliest: 1 oct (Rolling admission — Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early.) Last round: Rolling admission, 1 abr.
Where and how students livePittsburgh · 24 km from PIT airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Guaranteed
Working while studyingF-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS.
After graduationOptional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. · 96% of graduates employed or studying (2024-25)

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales

Ayuda y admisión para solicitantes internacionalesSin ayuda por necesidad económica para estudiantes internacionales de pregrado
Los estudiantes internacionales no son elegibles para ayuda institucional por necesidad económica; solo para becas por mérito o financiamiento externo.
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Financial Aid is not available to International Students. Please review the International Undergraduate Financial Information to understand the costs associated with enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh. Proof of financial support will be required of students who are offered admission and plan to enroll at Pitt.”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Cubre toda la necesidad económicaNo — no promete cubrir toda la necesidad económica
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Financial Aid is not available to International Students. Please review the International Undergraduate Financial Information to understand the costs associated with enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh. Proof of financial support will be required of students who are offered admission and plan to enroll at Pitt.”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Becas por méritoSí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por mérito
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“International first-year students who complete their applications by February 1 are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships.”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Scholarships for international students can amount to up to $10,000 per year and are generally available for eight full-time undergraduate terms, provided the recipient maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress and meets all of the other terms and conditions of the specific award.”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Política de SAT / ACTTest opcional (se puede presentar el SAT/ACT)
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Please note that the university has extended the test-optional program through Fall 2028.”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Students may choose to submit SAT or ACT scores but are not required to do so.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Dominio del inglésExamen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The University of Pittsburgh Admissions Committee reviews applicants holistically, taking into consideration academic records, SAT/ACT results if applicable, and English language proficiency (ELP) through TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo results.”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“There are some instances where the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exam requirement may be waived.”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“An applicant whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo exam and submit official test results.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayYes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Path to Pitt program is an alternative to conditional admission and provides eligible students with an opportunity for guaranteed admission to one of the University of Pittsburgh's four campuses after successfully completing studies in Pitt's English Language Institute (ELI).”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Becas para estudiantes de primer año

International Freshmen Scholarships

MéritoSolo para estudiantes internacionalesRenovableConsideración automáticaFecha límite: 1 feb
Hasta $10,000 / año
  • Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
  • Amount: Hasta $10,000 / año
  • Renewal: Renovable — up to 4 years
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
  • Deadline: 1 feb
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“International first-year students who complete their applications by February 1 are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships.”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Scholarships for international students can amount to up to $10,000 per year and are generally available for eight full-time undergraduate terms, provided the recipient maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress and meets all of the other terms and conditions of the specific award.”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Scholarships are available only for students admitted to the fall (August) term.”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Incoming international first-year students are considered for international student merit-based scholarships. Transfer and adult students are encouraged to seek potential scholarship funding through the University's scholarship database, PittFundsMe .”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Bioengineering (BSE) · Pittsburgh
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Full-time Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programs are offered on the Pittsburgh campus in the following engineering disciplines: bioengineering; chemical; civil; computer; electrical; engineering science; environmental; industrial; materials science; mechanical; and natural gas, renewables, and oil.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“| Bioengineering | x | x | | x | Minor - Pitt Oakland Students |”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Computer Engineering (BSE) · Pittsburgh
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Full-time Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programs are offered on the Pittsburgh campus in the following engineering disciplines: bioengineering; chemical; civil; computer; electrical; engineering science; environmental; industrial; materials science; mechanical; and natural gas, renewables, and oil.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“| Computer Engineering | x | x | | x | Minor - Pitt Oakland Students |”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Mechanical Engineering (BSE) · Pittsburgh
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Full-time Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programs are offered on the Pittsburgh campus in the following engineering disciplines: bioengineering; chemical; civil; computer; electrical; engineering science; environmental; industrial; materials science; mechanical; and natural gas, renewables, and oil.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“| Mechanical Engineering | x | x | | x | Minor - SSOE Students |”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • High school diploma: minimum of 17 units of credit in college-preparatory-level courses ↗
  • High school diploma: four units of mathematics through trigonometry/pre-calculus, one unit each of chemistry and physics (Swanson School of Engineering) ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Application fee
$55 one-time
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Pay your $55 application fee”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Interview
Optional (reference)
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“We do not offer interviews with admission staff, but international applicants have the option of submitting an interview they have done with InitialView . InitialView conducts an unscripted conversation and proctors an open-ended writing sample. International applicants are welcome to submit materials from InitialView in order to demonstrate their communication skills and ability to converse about academic topics.”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Application requirement
Personal statement / main essay: Optional
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Personal Statement, included with the First-Year Student Application, is optional but required for scholarship candidates.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“A personal statement is your opportunity to communicate directly with the Admissions Committee and is required to be considered for scholarships.”
admissions.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Optional
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Students may choose to submit SAT or ACT scores but are not required to do so.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
School transcript / academic records: Required
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Students seeking admission to the University of Pittsburgh must complete the online application, a Self-Reported Academic Record or an official high school transcript, and the $55 application fee.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Applicants are required to submit original (or certified) official secondary school records; literal translations of your records if they are not in English; and an official credential evaluation of all international documents (transcripts, marksheets, certificates, examination results, etc.) from an approved evaluator.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)

Rolling admission — Application1 oct
Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early.
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Note: International students must apply by: - April 1: for fall and summer term admission - October 1: for spring term admission”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Rolling admission — Application — Fall intake1 abr
Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early.
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Note: International students must apply by: - April 1: for fall and summer term admission - October 1: for spring term admission”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Fall Domestic students: Rolling International students: April 1”
www.sci.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Rolling admission — Scholarship application — Fall intake1 feb
Applications are reviewed as they arrive; apply early.
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“International first-year students who complete their applications by February 1 are automatically reviewed for merit-based scholarships.”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Scholarships are available only for students admitted to the fall (August) term.”
financialaid.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

Living costs (college estimate)$26,150 per year (2026–27 figure)
Student health insurance$3,237 per year (2026–27 figure)
Can be waived if you have comparable insurance
Proof of funds for the I-20Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences: $73,819 per year (2026–27 figure)
Swanson School of Engineering: $77,651 per year (2026–27 figure)
Funds you must document for the first year to receive the I-20 (needed for the student visa).
Fuentes (9)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“International Undergraduate Financial Information 2026-2027”
www.ois.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The living expenses amount is an estimate for the Pittsburgh area. This does not reflect the cost of University Housing.”
www.ois.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences $73,819 $44,432 $26,150 $3,237”
www.ois.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Health insurance is required for all full-time international students at the University of Pittsburgh”
www.ois.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Tuition and fees are for 8 months, and living expenses and health insurance are for 12 months.”
www.ois.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“International students must enroll in medical coverage or submit the attestation form below.”
www.hr.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“You are required to attest to having other medical insurance coverage in order to waive coverage.”
www.hr.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The federal government requires OIS to verify that you can support yourself financially in the United States during your academic program before we can create your Form I-20 or DS-2019.”
www.ois.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Swanson School of Engineering $77,651 $48,264 $26,150 $3,237”
www.ois.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Guaranteed
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Prospective first-year students who are admitted through Admissions and Financial Aid for the fall term, pay their $300 enrollment fee by May 1, and pay their $325 housing deposit by their designated due date are guaranteed undergraduate housing.”
www.pc.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“First-year fall-term students admitted through the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid are guaranteed on-campus housing.”
www.pc.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Years of guaranteed campus housing
2
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“This guarantee is good for at least two years, provided that all housing application and deposit deadlines for each subsequent year have been met.”
www.pc.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Incoming students beginning Fall 2026 are guaranteed housing for at least two years if a student meets housing application and deposit deadlines in subsequent years.”
www.pc.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Housing available during breaks
Yes
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Is housing available during winter and summer recess? Yes. The University offers 12-month housing to our students in Litchfield Towers.”
www.pc.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)
F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. government rule
Fuente (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
20 (reference) government rule
Fuente (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees
Swanson School of Engineering: Yes
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Cooperative Engineering Education Program, in which students alternate terms of relevant work experience with course work, is available for students in all undergraduate engineering majors.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“During co-op sessions, students earn competitive salaries, which also makes the program financially rewarding.”
catalog.upp.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Post-study work visa (name and length)
Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. government rule
Fuente (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”
studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”
www.uscis.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme
Swanson School of Engineering: Yes
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Engineering Accelerated Graduate (EAGr) Program offers eligible undergraduates a fast track to earning both a bachelor's and a master's degree within five years.”
engineering.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“A 4+1 option that allows students to complete three graduate-level courses during their undergrad , with the remaining seven taken during their master's study, saving both time and tuition.”
engineering.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
Graduates employed or in further study (college survey)
96% (2024–25 figure)
Fuente (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The most recent class year, Class of 2025, boasted 96% successful career outcomes rate, with respondents reporting that they are working, continuing education, serving in the military or volunteering.”
www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12
“The following data is collected from graduates with bachelor's degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus.”
www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12

Ubicación

City / statePittsburgh
Nearest major airportPittsburgh International Airport (PIT), about 24 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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