Course
Nursing
Offered by School of Nursing
QS Nursing
QS Nursing Rank: #28QS World Rank: #148
QS Nursing Rank #28 globally. Consistently ranked in the top 10 US nursing schools by US News. Strong affiliations with UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre), one of the USA's largest and most innovative health systems.
Key advantages
- #28 Globally for Nursing
- Affiliated with UPMC ($26B health system)
- Top 10 US nursing school
- Affordable Pittsburgh city
- Strong NP programmes
- Excellent research infrastructure
- Programme & duration
- MSN: 1 – 2 yearsDNP: 3 years
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $38,000 – $50,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (September); Spring (January) for select programmes
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 80+IELTS: 6.5+PTE: 58+
- Entry requirements
- BSN. GPA 3.0+. Active RN licence. 1 year clinical experience recommended. SOP, 3 LORs, transcripts.
Employability & placement
UPMC affiliation provides extraordinary placement access. Pittsburgh's growing healthcare and technology sector offers unique opportunities. High graduate employment.
Student experience
Pittsburgh is an affordable, vibrant city with excellent quality of life. Strong international student support. Low cost of living relative to US average.
Research strengths
Research in cancer care nursing, palliative care, geriatrics, and health equity. Significant NIH funding. Collaboration with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre.