Pittsburgh is home to over 86,000 students from 10 colleges and universities. Pittsburgh was ranked as one of the top U.S. cities for millennials.
Pittsburgh is emerging as a tech and culture hub that The Washington Post praises for its "world-class art museums and colorful neighborhoods."
Hollywood of the East
From the zombie cult classic "Night of the Living Dead" by CMU alumnus George Romero to the Oscar nominated "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," Pittsburgh — and CMU's campus is a hotbed for film production, with more than 50 movies shot in the region in the last decade. Want to be an extra? Visit the Pittsburgh Film Office.
A Green City
The Steel City has become known for its green living. Pittsburgh has more trees per square mile than any other U.S. city, 1,700 acres of city parks and is bike-friendly. The city also has one of the world’s largest concentrations of certified "green" buildings, including the Phipps Conservatory.
Food in The 'Burgh
Pittsburgh’s traditional fare of Polish pierogies and sandwiches topped with french fries is making room for chefs feeding off new opportunities and garnering national attention.