The Swanson School of Engineering
Creating an environment of academic excellence, transdisciplinary research, community engagement, and lifelong learning.
Since 1846, engineering programs at the University of Pittsburgh have helped to transform our region, the nation, and the world. Swanson School faculty and students are at the forefront of developing solutions to create a better future. The Swanson School focuses on our health, our planet, and the ingenuity that keeps us competitive with recognized programs in sustainability, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, micro- and nanosystems, computational modeling and advanced materials development.
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1846
Founded
#24
PUBLIC
#21
AAU Rank
$126M
Research
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events
Jan
23
Mindset Matters Mini-Series (It’s back!)
8:30 AM
Jan
23
ChE Graduate Seminar - Dr. Abdolreza (Arash) Simchi
9:30 AM
Benedum Hall
Jan
23
ETD Workshop Online
1:00 PM
Jan
23
Postdoc Networking & Library Tour
4:00 PM
Hillman Library
Jan
26
UCC x C4C: Making Connections
1:00 PM
The University Store on Fifth
academic
Jan
23
Spring Term Add/Drop Period Ends
Jan
24
Spring Term Extended Drop Period Begins (Undergraduate Students Only)
Jan
30
Spring Term Extended Drop Period Ends (Undergraduate Students Only)
Feb
13
Summer Term Open Enrollment Begins (Veteran Students)
Feb
16
Summer Term Open Enrollment Begins (Non-Veteran Students)