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
02
Adobe Study Group
4:00 PM
Hillman Library
Dec
03
Wellness Wednesday – Student Office of Sustainability
9:00 AM
William Pitt Union
Dec
03
MyHealth Stop by Booth: Healthy Holidays
12:30 PM
Dec
03
Winter 2025 Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Graduation Reception
1:00 PM
William Pitt Union
Dec
04
Digitization Drop-in Hour
2:00 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