Student Life
Graduate students in Arts and Sciences are part of an elite community of learners. Talented scholars come from across the country and around the world to experience the world-class educational opportunities available within our departments and programs. But the Arts and Sciences experience is not only about academics. We encourage our graduate students to live a balanced life that allows room for family, work, recreation, and service.
Living in Pittsburgh
As a major university located within an urban setting, the University of Pittsburgh offers students the best of big city living within the safety of friendly neighborhoods. Visit the pages below to find out more about many benefits and opportunities available to our graduate students and their families.
Many of the resources below are highlights from the A&S-GSO Grad Guide, a guide to Pittsburgh and campus living written by Arts and Sciences graduate students.
Arts & Entertainment
- Andy Warhol Museum
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Carnegie Science Center
- City Theatre
- Frick Art & Historical Center
- Heinz Regional History Center
- The Mattress Factory
- National Aviary
- Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
- Pitt Arts
- Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
- Pittsburgh Public Theater
- Pittsburgh Symphony
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
- Quantum Theatre
- Live music
- Film
Child Care
General Pittsburgh
Information
- City of Pittsburgh
- "Cool Pittsburgh"
- Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
- Pittsburgh.com
- The Pittsburgh Network
Heath Care
Housing
International Students
Libraries
Newspapers
- Pittsburgh City Paper
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- Pittsburgh Business Times
- New Pittsburgh Courier