There are many reasons Pittsburgh has been named "America's Most Livable City" by both Forbes and The Economist of London.
Pittsburgh offers a wonderful combination of 'big city' advantages and choices and a 'small town' atmosphere and friendliness. It is a cosmopolitan cultural and business center that is home to major companies in manufacturing, banking, and software, as well as world-class medical centers, museums, and ten college-level institutions. There's entertainment. There's sports. There's something for everyone!
Pittsburgh's many different neighborhoods give the feeling of life in a small town, as you get to know the local parks, shops, and neighbors you meet at the bus stop. Pittsburgh is a place that many international students and visitors call their second home.
Recreational areas for skiing, hiking, camping, and boating are within a one or two-hour drive from the University. Pittsburgh is easily accessible by air, rail, bus, and car - it is close enough to visit other major cities during term breaks and on weekends.
Pittsburgh has recently been ranked among top cities in the US for friendliness, best places to live, most cultured cities, most livable cities, and most secure places to live to name just a few.
Our beautiful city is home to a variety of world-class museums for everyone's interests.
The Cultural District in downtown Pittsburgh features seven world-class theaters and performing arts centers where you can enjoy theater, opera, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, dance, musical theatre direct from Broadway, and more!
The landscape in Pittsburgh is breathtaking. In just a short drive, you can go from seeing a variety of architecture and rivers in the center of the city to waterfalls and forests outside of the city.