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A country that faces challenges very different from those in the U.S., Bolivia is an exciting place to learn about contemporary issues facing a diverse and largely indigenous population. During this 6-week program students will take two academic courses on culture and infectious diseases specific to the Andean country. During the first two weeks, students will also take a 1.0 credit Spanish language course with a local instructor. Students of all levels of Spanish (including NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL) are welcome to apply to the program.

Explore Amsterdam in the summer and learn how cities are increasingly designed to be environmentally friendly from one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world.  As an estimated 4 out of 5 people in developed countries are urban dwellers, this topic is becoming highly relevant and this program will give you an insight into future development  and city planning trends.  

This Panther program is designed for students with little to no Japanese language training but who are fascinated by Japanese culture and who want to earn 6 credits in a packed 5-week summer program. Your experience will be guided by faculty from Pitt’s East Asian Languages and Literatures department and by faculty and staff from our host, Konan University CUBE campus. Learn how to navigate the local commuter trains and make friends with Konan CUBE students by participating in the buddy program.

The political, economic and defense links between North American countries and European countries have created an ever-increasing number of governance and policy issues. Washington D.C. and Brussels, Belgium are the ideal location for this program. This program is designed for undergraduate students interested in Political Science, Foreign Policy and International Relations and Development. On this program students will explore links and relations between the United States of America, the European Union and EU member states.

This is an overseas student teaching program for Education Majors at the Greensburg campus. This is an excellent opportunity for students to apply methods learned at Pitt Greensburg to a real world teaching experience!  Students will spend half of the semester in Greensburg and the other half in New Zealand to both complete their academics and to student teach.  This is a great opportunity to combine study abroad and student teaching abroad.

Leadership skills are among the most highly sought transferrable skills that you will utilize in your professional life. Developing your leadership style is also a very personal experience that can’t be taught in the classroom. Leadership Development in the Himalayas gives you the opportunity to go beyond leadership theory and develop your leadership skills through this 6-credit experiential outdoor learning in the Indian Himalayas.   

Study in one of the most vibrant, exciting and culturally rich cities in the world. Pitt in London offers a variety of courses across different disciplines. Your lecturers will be faculty from universities throughout the city along with Pitt faculty based at the CEA CAPA London Center. Whether you study English Literature, Political Science, History, or Business London will be your classroom and textbook. 

Internships are crucial to success in today’s competitive job market. The International Internship Program (IIP) gives you a competitive advantage through the experience of a summer-long, full-time internship abroad. Full - time means anywhere from 35 to 40 hours a week, so you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to your organization as well as develop professional relationships with your coworkers.

This program consists of 4 weeks of intensive German language study and a culture course taught in English.Classes will be taught in 2 2-week blocks with one week in between for cultural activities and excursions in and around Munich, the capital of Bavaria.
NOTE: Students are required to have taken at least 2 semesters of college-level German in order to be eligible to participate.