Institution name

University of Pittsburgh

Total number of students

28328

Contact address for international enquiries

801 Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH 15260

Venue / office name

School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Address

100 Alen Hall 3941 O'Hara Street
University of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH
Pennsylvania
15260

Venue description

The University of Pittsburgh's internationally recognized Department of Physics and Astronomy has been an important leader at the frontier of science and, with 500 PhD alumni, has launched many distinguished careers. Now, at the onset of the 21st Century, the department is maintaining its traditions of excellence and innovation while leading the field in breakthroughs that promise an ever- deeper understanding of the universe. From sub-nuclear particles to the unimaginably large, from the birth of the universe to the edge of technology - and at the intersection of quantum and classical physics - the faculty and students explore the fundamental laws of nature. Students may expect to pursue research that influences many fields, including biology, mathematics, medicine, chemistry, engineering, and computer science.

Telephone number

+1 412 624 9000

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Students in their first year at the University are housed in the first year residence halls: Hemlock, Hickory, Laurel, Maple, and Oak Halls. These facilities are newly renovated and feature double rooms arranged in suites, meaning that two rooms share a semi-private bathroom. The first year residence halls each feature a card access security system that only allows the students who live in a particular building and University staff to access that building. The first year residence halls are located convenient to the Student Union. Students who return to campus after their first year are housed in the following housing areas: College Park Apartments, Living Learning Center, North and South Lodges, Townhouses and Willow Hall. These housing options provide an opportunity for returning students to live in a variety of settings, from apartment and suit style to more traditional double rooms.