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All About Pittsburgh

If you imagine Pittsburgh as a Steel town in a rust belt, you might be right... if you are living in the 1970’s. However, today Steel is history and the city formerly known as the “Steel City” is becoming more and more known in the words of President Bush as “the Knowledge City.” With over 30 universities in the region, immaculate city parks, and a growing high tech industry, Pittsburgh is one of the most exciting and dynamic mid-size cities in the United States. Moreover, in 2007 Pittsburgh was chosen by Best Places Almanac as the best metropolitan area in the United States.

When the Financial Times of London completed its list of North American Cities of the Future in early 2007, Pittsburgh ranked #3 overall based upon its strengths and prospects for inward investment, economic development and business expansion.

Culturally-speaking, Pittsburgh’'s Arts scene is so hot, that CNN Travel dedicated a program exclusively to focusing on our cutting edge arts and culture.

Whether you are interested in Nanotechnology (Pitt was just ranked the number two university for Nanotechnology in the United States) or the Environment, Pittsburgh was just ranked as “America’s Greenest City,” coming to Pittsburgh to study is like coming to a city that is truly leading the way into the new millennium. Browse through the links below and see for yourself why Pittsburgh is one of the best kept secrets in the United States. ... but not for much longer!

Pittsburgh is considered “one of the best adventure towns to live in,” according to National Geographic magazine in August, 2006.

Check out these helpful sites to learn more about our vibrant community: Pittsburgh

If you are interested in a video tour, try one of these:

Pittsburgh is also one of only two major cities in the United States where the majority of the Jewish community still lives in the city center (the other is New York City). This closeness creates a very special dynamic. Check out our latest community survey to see for yourself.