From the “old” Allegheny Observatory on the North Side to the second tallest academic building in the world known as the Cathedral of Learning, it is true that the city is our campus. Find out what makes our campus and Pittsburgh a unique and inviting place to live and learn.
We’re not the only ones to compliment the region. The experts say that Pittsburgh is:
- Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania in 2025 - U.S. News
- Home of Picklesburgh, Best Food Festival and the Phantom's Revenge, Best Rollercoast in the Nation for 2025 - USA Today
- 8th Best Place to Live in the Northeast in 2025 - Livability
- No. 9 Most Walkable Cities in 2024
- No. 10 Best Coffee Cities in America in 2025 - WalletHub
- No. 11 Best College Town in 2025 - WalletHub
- One of the Top 10 Cities for Work/Life Balance in 2025 - Coworking Cafe
The Campus
Located on the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Victoria Hall, the School of Nursing sits in the heart of UPMC's medical center directly adjacent to a Level I Trauma Center. In 2025, Niche named Pitt as the 3rd Best College for Student Life!
Pitt is an urban campus that encourages you to develop independence and an appreciation of cultural diversity. At the same time we’re a traditional campus with plenty of green spaces, including two nearby parks. Learn more about student life at Pitt.
Schedule a campus visit or view an online tour of Pitt academic buildings, residence halls, and student gathering spots.
Things To Do
Check out Pitt Student Affairs, the PITT ARTS program (which offers discounted tickets and unique arts experiences), the Cool Pittsburgh site, and these calendars to see what’s happening on campus and nearby:
Transportation
A Pitt Student ID enables students to ride free in and around the city! Transportation is offered by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh's public transit system, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). A “Buses Home” program also provides transportation for holidays and Spring Break.
Safety & Security
Student, faculty, and staff safety while on campus is critical at The University of Pittsburgh. Students on campus late at night can take advantage of Pitt's SafeRider program.