Chatham's main campus is a former estate on Woodland Road in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighbourhood, with old mansions now used as residence halls. Founded in 1869 as a women's college, it now admits all students and is best known for health sciences, sustainability and creative writing. Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, studied here. A second campus, Eden Hall, north of the city, houses the Falk School of Sustainability and Environment.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Official website: chatham.edu
1869
Private university
Shadyside, and Eden Hall in Richland Township
Rachel Carson
$38,000 – $44,000
International students, before scholarships
$13,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on chatham.edu before you apply.
Master of Sustainability
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MFA Creative Writing
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Exercise Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Graduate health programmes, including physician assistant studies and occupational therapy.
A sustainability campus at Eden Hall.
An MFA in creative writing with a nature and travel focus.
Health graduates join UPMC, Allegheny Health Network and other Pittsburgh providers.
Sustainability alumni work in energy, planning and nonprofits.
Eligible F-1 graduates can apply for OPT after the degree.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Limited
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Shadyside is a leafy neighbourhood with Walnut Street shops and restaurants. Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh are a short bus ride away.
Pittsburgh has steep hills, three rivers and fairly low rent. Winters are grey and cold.
Form I-20 issued by Chatham University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Chatham reviews undergraduate applications on a rolling basis. Health science graduate programmes use CASPA or OTCAS with fixed deadlines, often in the autumn or winter before entry.
Most programmes start in the fall. Some graduate programmes start in January or summer.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Chatham University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, sustainability, creative writing and nursing are popular. Health programmes need prerequisites and strong English; other graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and about IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Chatham offers merit scholarships to most undergraduates, including international students. Graduate awards are limited.
