Pitt Partnership Offices

Pitt’s commitment to global education is woven throughout all departments and areas of study. Numerous departments exist which focus on international partnerships including: 

Global Operations Support

https://globaloperations.pitt.edu

Innovation Institute

The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship inspires, educates, and enables others to make an impact on society, improve the regional economy and transform their own careers and is composed of four units: The Innovation Institute, the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships, the Big Idea Center for student innovation, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence.  https://www.innovation.pitt.edu/

Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships (OIEP

The Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships aligns Pitt's vast research capabilities and world-class expertise with the needs of industry, creating mutually beneficial partnerships that advance important science, solve industry-relevant R&D challenges, and provide channels for the commercialization of new technologies of high value and societal impact. https://oiep.pitt.edu/

Office of Sponsored Programs (OIS)

The Office of International Services is the University’s immigration specialist, serving all campuses and the 6000 international students, scholars, staff, and faculty who call Pitt their academic home. https://www.osp.pitt.edu/

Office of Trade Compliance (OTC)

The Office of Trade Compliance at the University of Pittsburgh was created to provide best practices advice and hands-on assistance to the University community for compliance with U.S. trade regulations. https://www.tradecompliance.pitt.edu/

Pitt Global Experiences Office (PittGEO)

PittGEO offers more than 350 programs in 75 countries (including the US) and works with students, faculty, and staff at Pitt and across the globe to help Pitt students find programs that allow them to study subjects that matter, develop as academics, professionals, and citizens, and engage with local communities in responsible and meaningful ways. Pitt GEO offers Study Abroad, Study Away, and virtual experiences. https://www.abroad.pitt.edu/

University Center for International Studies (UCIS)

The University Center for International Studies is the primary resource for initiating and managing international programs, studies and support services while promoting the University’s reputation as a leader in global education.  A key goal of UCIS is to cultivate globally capable and engaged students toward lives of impact in their community and beyond.  In short, to prepare undergraduate and graduate students who are global ready.  This is achieved by certificate programs, study abroad, curriculum development, and seminars[DLR1] . https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/