Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Pittsburgh. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 41 | $57,816 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 30 | $49,272 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 22 | $59,904 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 21 | $49,272 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 19 | $57,816 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 17 | $63,856 | See → |
| Business & management | 16 | $63,856 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 14 | $49,272 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 13 | $54,002 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 12 | $63,856 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 9 | $49,272 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 7 | $49,272 | See → |
| Social sciences | 6 | $49,272 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $54,002 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $57,816 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at the University of Pittsburgh
The job market for the University of Pittsburgh's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Pittsburgh cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $54,002 a year; half of the University of Pittsburgh's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $49,272 and $59,904. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $63,856, education & teaching $49,272.
How is the University of Pittsburgh ranked?
The University of Pittsburgh is ranked #281 by QS (2026), #156 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #88 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Philosophy (#4) and Nursing (#35).
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Pittsburgh offer?
232 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (41), education & teaching (30) and life sciences & biotechnology (22).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Pittsburgh's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.