Travel Far, Stay on Track!
Expand Your World with Study Abroad
Studying abroad is more than just an adventure. It’s a powerful way to enhance your degree and stand out after graduation. As a CGS student, you’re encouraged to add a global experience to your education. Whether you're looking to build your resume, grow personally, or explore a new culture, studying abroad helps you gain real-world perspective, self-confidence, and cross-cultural skills that employers value.
Earn Credit While You Explore
You can earn credit toward your Pitt degree through a variety of University-approved programs, including:
- Panther Programs (Pitt-led)
- Partner Programs
- Sponsored Programs
- Exchange Programs
- Recognized Programs
Programs are flexible, ranging from full semesters to short-term options that last just 1, 3, or 5 weeks, perfect for fitting into your busy schedule. The Global Experiences Office can help you find a program that works for you as an adult learner.
Get Your Courses Approved Before You Go
Make sure to get course approval before you go abroad. The Global Experiences Office approves the study abroad program, and CGS Academic Affairs works with you to make sure your courses count toward your major, minor, or certificate. Follow these steps to get your courses approved.
Gain Experience with an International Internship
International internships are a great way to develop global career skills, satisfy internship requirements for your CGS program, and explore careers in a new cultural setting. The Global Experiences Office can help you find the right opportunity, and CGS Academic Affairs will work with you to ensure your internship counts toward your academic plan. Learn how to obtain CGS approval for your international internship.
Fund Your Global Experience
There are various ways to fund your global experience, from financial aid and student loans to scholarships, grants, and more. Students interested in enrolling in a Global Experience are encouraged to contact the University’s Global Experiences Office for detailed information about funding options available to University of Pittsburgh students.
See What’s Possible
As a Pitt student, you can go almost anywhere, and study for one, three weeks, or a semester. Check out our section featuring popular and new destinations for CGS students to study abroad and away.