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University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public research university · Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tuition / year
$26,106
Living / year
$20,654
Total / year
$46,760
Application deadline
Rolling admissions, no hard close (priority scholarship deadline Dec. 1, 2026)

Location & getting around

Urban Oakland campus integrated with Pittsburgh, with transit access, engineering organizations, research, co-op and internship options

City size
302,971 people
Walk / bike to campus
Walkable urban campus around Oakland; surrounding neighborhoods and hills affect routes
Getting around by rail
Panther Card provides fare-free access on Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses, trolleys, and inclines
English day-to-day
No problem
Cost of living range
$1400-1900 / month

Neighborhoods to look at:

OaklandShadysideSquirrel Hill

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Student life in Pittsburgh

An urban-campus experience in Oakland where university resources and the larger city are closely connected by public transit.

Good if she wants engineering organizations, research and work experiences alongside museums, sports, neighborhoods, and a real city rather than a self-contained college town.

Student communityHigh
NightlifeHigh
Outdoor adventureModerate
International friendlinessHigh
Walkability / mobilityHigh

~37°F January high · ~83°F July high · snow likely Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Campus & engineering profile

Campus model
Urban campus integrated with the surrounding city
Engineering character
Swanson combines engineering coursework with co-op, internships, research, global experiences, competition teams and professional societies.
Experiential learning
Pitt Engineering explicitly lists co-op and internship programs, undergraduate research, global experiences, and engineering organizations.
Student involvement
More than two dozen engineering organizations are listed, with 600-plus university organizations available more broadly.
Athletics / traditions
Athletics and city sports are accessible, but the strongest differentiator in the sources is urban integration rather than a closed campus bubble.

Program options

Mechanical Engineering BSE
Bachelor of Science in Engineering · Pittsburgh campus / Swanson School of Engineering
Standard Swanson School engineering route for mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering BS pathway
Bachelor of Science · Pitt-Bradford start with relocation/pathway to Swanson/Pittsburgh details to confirm
Alternative BS pathway listed through Pitt-Bradford catalog; compare only if campus path and relocation rules fit.

Cost breakdown

ComponentAnnual amountConfidence
Tuition low $26,106 Prior status
Tuition high $26,106 Prior status
Living estimate $20,654 Prior status
Total low $46,760 Prior status
Total high $46,760 Prior status

Existing planning values retained.

Application

Portal
Common App / school application
Opens
Aug. 1, 2026
Deadline
Rolling admissions, no hard close (priority scholarship deadline Dec. 1, 2026)
Status
Application planned
Language of instruction
English — Not applicable

U.S. programme.

Still to verify

Medium priority
Application dates now on file for Fall 2027 (parent-sourced, not yet independently verified). Still confirm admissions curriculum details, housing, aid and net cost.

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