Global Programs at Home
Applications are due March 01, 2021!
Conduct VIRTUAL research at Ort Braude College for SUMMER 2021!!
The Ort Braude summer research program program enables Pitt students to work with Ort Braude faculty and researchers who are experts in their fields and learn how research is conducted in a different culture and environment. All research work will be in English!
Ort Braude College, located in Karmiel, Israel, is an engineering focused university dedicated to teaching and research and has a committment to working in cooperation with industry. The Ort Braude Summer Research brochure provides general information...
Applications are due March 01, 2021!
Conduct VIRTUAL research at CUHK ( Chinese University of Hong Kong) for SUMMER 2021!!
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) provides students with the opportunity to conduct research for 8 weeks at CUHK with faculty and researchers who are experts in their field.
Develop research skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest
Join a world-class research team and work alongside leading experts in the field from your home
Establish professional networks for future career
Immerse in the local culture through virtual activities and...
Applications are due March 07, 2021!
Overview:
Virtual Engineering for Social Change- South Africa (ENGR 1603) is an experiential virtual learning course designed to provide engineering minded students (may be from any major) with an introduction to designing solutions to problems that impact humanity.
This course will be taught over six weeks in Summer 2021 virtually with active engagement with students in South Africa.
You will learn about social consequences of engineering decisions made by companies and other organizations in South Africa and discuss the rationale that led to those decisions during meetings with...
Applications are due March 15, 2021!
Did you ever wonder what happens when you hit the buy button at Amazon? How do companies get the raw materials they need, create a product, and then distribute their products?
Plus 3: Virtually Exploring Global Supply Chains (from concept to customer) is an experiential virtual learning course designed to provide first year engineering, business and nursing students a firsthand glimpse of globalization through industry-specific company tours, Q&A sessions with executives, and lectures that provide cultural and academic perspective.
This program is truly global in that it focuses...
Applications are due March 16, 2021!
At this time the International Programs Office can only confirm the virtual offering of the program (3 credits, part-time). You will be notified of the mode of instruction and/or location prior to committing to the program (after submitting an application). If you have any questions, please reach out Arielle Schweber, the program manager.
Internships are crucial to success in today’s competitive job market. This program will challenge you to become culturally competent and add value to a company from day one. You will be pushed to be resourceful in a professional environment, put your...
Applications are due March 22, 2021!
Explore U.S., Central Asian, and global perspectives on water management and environmental sustainability through this innovative study away program for undergraduates. On this one-week, 1-credit program, you will study competing perspectives on global water policy. You will be introduced to the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations managing water equity. You will look closely at the interconnections between policy, law, economics, and culture related to the environment. You will develop a portfolio of varied writing samples to use in applications for graduate programs and...
Applications are due March 22, 2021!
Learn about the culture, traditions and contemporary issues of the Lakota during this 3-credit virtual program. You will get a feel for its past, present and future. Students in this course will engage with local natives about their day-to-day life, culture and work on community-driven service-learning projects during this remote program
Projects may be related to environmental sustainability, agricultural initiatives, programming on youth and education, cultural learning and indigenous rights. Students of all majors are welcome to apply. This program is ideal for any student interested...
Applications are due March 25, 2021!
Welcome to the Global Business Institute (GBI) Virtual Courses program. This six-week program offers international virutal academic courses and pre-professional development in a synchronous and asynchorouns environment. GBI prepares you for the busines world through course work that advances your degree and offers out-of-the classroom experiences that create cultural competence. Courses are taught by faculty based in Florence, London and Sydney.
Applications are due March 25, 2021!
Gain international work experience and develop global professional competencies through the Pitt Global Virtual Internships. In a world becoming more reliant on connecting, collaborating and performing virtually, the remote internships will educate, enable and empower you to develop skills today that will prepare you for employers' needs of tomorrow.
Learn to work and excel in a global environment with international colleagues and student peers from across the US, gain remote professional networking and social skills, and learn how to communicate and operate in an international context...
Applications are due March 25, 2021!
The Pitt Online Global Cities is a study abroad partnership between the University of Pittsburgh and our affiliate partner CAPA: The Global Education Network. Courses are primarily based on our programs Pitt in London, Pitt in Sydney, and Pitt in Florence. This program offers a variety of international virtual mobility options to students focusing on a global interdisplinary mindset. These courses offer academic and pre-professional development while learning from the comfort of home in a synchronous and asynchronous environment.
Features
Students can choose up to three courses including...
Applications are due March 25, 2021!
Join students across the world to participate in a virtual team-based consulting project contributing to a sustainable future for all. The main objective of the program is to connect talented students to solve real-world organizational challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), giving students a platform to professionally and personally develop their intercultural competencies and prepare to become global leaders with the know-how to successfully navigate in a multicultural environment.
Learn more about UN Sustainable Development Goals here.
This...
Applications are due November 29, 2020!
Boost your career and employability by enrolling in Authentica's Virtual Internships! The program allows you to build valuable skills while working remotely in a diverse team on real-world projects at innovative organizations across Asia addressing UN Sustainable Development goals. Work from anywhere, save travel and living costs, and combine with your campus study program.
Remore internships through Authentica are unpaid internships. The internships are with global companies and work days will vary between placement and availability. (These can range from approx. 15 to 40 hours per...
Applications are due November 29, 2020!
Learn International offers opportunities for engineering students to work in virtual internships through firms in Ireland. Students spend 4+ weeks working for Irish firms in various industries. Placements differ depending on current demand but past placements have included:
environmental monitoring and solution development (particualry in areas of healht, sanittion, adn climate change)
weather data analusus to drive energy savings in buildings
data mining and analytics of culding energy usage
water usage in building and energy implications
dashboard develppment and power BI...
Applications are due March 29, 2021!
Welcome to the Global Business Institute (GBI) Virtual Internship. Over 60% of hiring managers pursue potential applicants who have international experience. This opportunity will provide you with transferable workplace skills in an international setting without having to leave the comfort of your home or on-campus dorm.
Basic Information:
Summer 6-week part-time internships (20 hours per week)
Guaranteed placement in one of five different international locations
Companies vary from start-ups to large organizations
Global Internship Course, which focuses on building personal...
Applications are due March 31, 2021!
Conduct VIRTUAL research at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus as part of the Global Semesters virtual resarch/internship program - available for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021!
Develop research skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest
Join a world-class research team and work alongside leading experts in the field from your home
Establish professional networks for future career
Immerse in the local culture through virtual activities and excursions
Discover new ideas through interaction with other international students
Students are able to choose from a variety...
Applications are due April 09, 2021!
Leadership skills are among the most valuable transferrable skills that you will utilize throughout your professional and personal life. Developing your leadership style is a deeply personal experience that can be honed through intentional experiential learning. Leadership in a Global Context gives you the opportunity to put leadership theory into practice by means of this 1-credit experiential learning opportunity through the use of simulations.
This virtual program will occur in eight sessions over the course of 10 days, during which you will learn principles and theories behind leadership...
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