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
Dec
05
ChE Graduate Series Seminar - Dr. Josh Cashaback, University of Delaware
9:30 AM
Benedum Hall
Dec
05
10th Annual Student Sustainability Showcase
10:00 AM
William Pitt Union
Dec
05
Let's Write a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) (Online)
1:00 PM
Dec
09
Ph.D. Final Defense - Chinmay Vidyadhar Mhatre
10:00 AM
Benedum Hall
Dec
09
Adobe Study Group
4:00 PM
Hillman Library
academic
Dec
05
Fall Term: Last Day for Undergraduate Day Classes
Dec
06
CGS classes, Saturday Only classes, Graduate classes, and Evening classes meet; final exams held during last class
Dec
08
Final Examination Period for Undergraduate Day Classes
Dec
13
Fall Term Ends: Official Date for Degrees Awarded in Fall Term
Dec
14
Winter Recess for Students Begins (No Classes), All Schools