About the University of Pittsburgh Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is one of the nation’s leading public research universities and a proud member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Guided by its motto Veritas et Virtus (“Truth and Virtue”), Pitt combines world-class scholarship with a deep commitment to innovation and community impact. The University enrolls more than 34,000 students across 17 schools and colleges, offering over 600 degree and certificate programs in fields spanning the arts and sciences, engineering, health sciences, business, and law. Pitt consistently ranks among the top 20 institutions in federal research and development funding, and is internationally recognized for groundbreaking discovery—from Dr. Jonas Salk’s poli