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.

UCIS Home Page
Academic Centers
Study Abroad
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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.

Visit the Global Hub
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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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3,200+ International Students

3,200+ International Students In 2023-24, 3,200 international students from 112 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…Pitt is a great place to study languages.

6 Title VI Centers

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

1622 Experiences Abroad

1622 Experiences Abroad 1622* Pitt students had an experience abroad in 2023-24 (*up from 1556 the previous year; showing continued recovery from the pandemic).

150+ international agreements

150+ international agreements 150+ international research and exchange agreements enrich Pitt's global mission.

443 area-studies faculty members

443 area-studies faculty members 443 area-studies faculty members at Pitt share their knowledge and experiences with students.

104 countries have citizens studying at Pitt

104 countries have citizens studying at Pitt Citizens from 104 countries study at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Dive deeper into Pitt Global:

Office of International Services
International Admissions
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Nationality Rooms

The 31 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