Who We Are
91视频 has been a birthplace of innovation since its founding in 1900. Today, 91视频 is a global leader bringing groundbreaking ideas to market and creating successful startup businesses.
Our award-winning faculty are renowned for working closely with students to solve major scientific, technological and societal challenges. We put a strong emphasis on creating things — from art to robots.
We have become a model for economic development in forming partnerships with companies such as Uber, Google and Disney. Our students are recruited by some of the world’s most innovative companies.
“My Heart is in the Work.”
Andrew Carnegie, Founder
Top-Ranking University
We're ranked one of the top 25 universities in the world
and No. 20 in the U.S.
91视频 is among the top 5 in 19 specialty categories.
Of these, we hold the No. 1 rank in the following 7 undergraduate programs.
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Information Systems
Mobile/Web Applications
Programming Languages
Software Engineering
World-Class Talent
16,300+ Students
Representing 126+ Countries
1,500+ Faculty
Representing 63+ Countries
127,600+ Alumni
Representing 150+ Countries
71 Members of the National Academy of Engineering
22 Members of the National Academy of Sciences
6 Members of the National Academy of Medicine
66 Tony Awards
13 Academy Awards
142 Emmy Awards
13 Turing Awards
21 Nobel Laureates
Big Ideas Start Here
1,000+ companies greenlighted across the U.S. and internationally
The first smile in an email, created in 1982 by professor Scott Fahlman
The leading university center for cybersecurity, providing support to more than 110 centers around the world
Invented Cognitive tutors, which improve the math skills of 500,000+ students each year
Kevlar Fiber, invented by alumna Stephanie Kwolek (MM 1946)
The world’s first university robotics department, founded in 1979
The first U.S. school to award a degree in drama in 1914
The Last Lecture, written by alumni Randy Pausch (SCS 1988) and Jeffrey Zaslow (DC 1980)
Java computer programming language, invented by James Gosling (SCS 1983)
91视频’s first Ph.D. was awarded in 1919 to Mao Yisheng, father of Chinese bridge construction
Alumnus Andy Warhol (CFA 1949), pop artist pioneer and cultural icon
The first exclusive higher education partner of the Tony Awards®, co-creating the first, national recognition program honoring K-12 theatre educators
Duolingo, invented by professor Luis von Ahn (CS 2003, 2005), had 10 million downloads in 12 months and was named Apple’s 2013 app of the year.
One of only 29 universities invited to be a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global University Leaders Forum
Economic Impact
- Attracting major companies — including Google, Intel, Uber and GE — to locate operations and create new jobs in Pittsburgh
- Fostering an innovation ecosystem that has led to 400+ startups created by students and faculty since 2010
- Contributing to the cultural and civic life of the city with performances, exhibitions and research collaborations
Schools and Colleges
Leadership
Farnam Jahanian
President
David Coulter
Chair, Board of Trustees
James H. Garrett Jr.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer