Global

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Our role as a global university is simple. We focus on making lives better for people everywhere. We improve the health, quality of life, prosperity and social mobility of communities near and far. Our activities include global research pursuits, partnerships, policies, and the study of language and cultures. Our challenges don’t have borders. Why should we?

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University Center for International Studies

At the heart of PittGlobal, UCIS is the hub for student opportunities, faculty resources, alumni connections, and more.

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Academic Centers
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Languages

From introductory to high-fluency classes…from study-abroad immersion to summer programs…adding a foreign language to your academic program is easy.

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Global Hub

Global Hub

Located in the galleria on the ground floor of Wesley W. Posvar Hall, the Global Hub is a student-centered, University-wide resource, advising and engagement center.

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Global Statistics

Pitt convenes bright minds to explore and address issues that improve life in the world’s local communities.

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3,100+ International Students

3,100+ International Students In 2018-19, 3,186 international students from 106 countries were at Pitt.

35+ foreign languages taught

35+ foreign languages taught From introductory to high-fluency classes…from study-abroad immersion programs to summer intensive language courses…

3 Title VI Centers

3 Title VI Centers The University of Pittsburgh is home to three federally funded international studies centers under Title VI of the Department of Education.

No. 4 in Fulbright U.S. Student Program

No. 4 in Fulbright U.S. Student Program No. 4 among public research universities in Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant recipients.

2,006 Experiences Abroad

2,006 Experiences Abroad 2,006 students had an experience abroad in 2018-19

150+ international agreements

150+ international agreements 150+ international research and exchange agreements

498 area-studies faculty members

498 area-studies faculty members 498 area-studies faculty members

110 countries have citizens studying at Pitt

110 countries have citizens studying at Pitt 110 countries with citizens studying at Pitt
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Nationality Rooms

The 29 Nationality Rooms in Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning represent the cultures of various ethnic peoples that settled in Allegheny County and are supported by those cultural groups and governments. 

Nationality Rooms