Global

University of the World

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?

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ in Tanzania

University Center for International Studies

At the heart of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵGlobal, UCIS is the hub for student opportunities, faculty resources, alumni connections, and more.

Painted Wall

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, is a student-centered, University-wide resource, advising and engagement center.

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Global Statistics

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ convenes bright minds to explore and address issues that improve life in the world’s local communities.

3,200+ International Students

3,200+ International Students In 2023-24, 3,200 international students from 112 countries were at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.

35+ foreign languages taught

35+ foreign languages taught From introductory to high-fluency classes…from study-abroad immersion programs to summer intensive language courses…51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is a great place to study languages.

6 Title VI Centers

6 Title VI Centers The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is home to six federally funded international studies centers under Title VI of the Department of Education.

1622 Experiences Abroad

1622 Experiences Abroad 1622* 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ 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 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ's global mission.

443 area-studies faculty members

443 area-studies faculty members 443 area-studies faculty members at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ share their knowledge and experiences with students.

104 countries have citizens studying at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ

104 countries have citizens studying at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Citizens from 104 countries study at the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.

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GLOBAL

The 31 Nationality Rooms in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’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