International Students - University of Pittsburgh School of Education

A Global Community of Learners

Pitt’s School of Education has long viewed education as stretching beyond the borders of the United States. Today, we’re engaged with our neighbors in every corner of the globe— and our students and faculty come from all over the world.

Admission Requirements and Information

Please review the International Student Procedures for Admission to find application requirements, deadlines, and additional information for international students interested in the Pitt School of Education.

Join Our International Community

Each year, more than 3,000 students from over 100 countries arrive at the University of Pittsburgh to continue their educations.

About 8% of students at the Pitt School of Education are international, with the largest majority of students coming from China.

We have enrolled scholars from Argentina, China, Columbia, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Mongolia, Nepal, Paraguay, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.

Work and Learn With Us

International students find a welcoming environment at the Pitt School of Education. We are supportive of international cultures and have a long history of excellence in the area of Comparative, International, and Development Education (CIDE).

Discover the variety of undergraduate and graduate programs for international students.
Our Institute for International Studies in Education (IISE) is involved with research and capacity-building initiatives of faculty members and students.
Our International Student Peer Network is a student organization dedicated to helping international students
The Pitt Office of International Services provides immigration assistance, cultural support, and information on funding sources.
The Pitt English Language Institute offers non-credit courses for international students who want to improve their English language skills.

"The atmosphere in my classes is open, lively, and exciting. I feel relaxed and get along well with my professors and classmates."
Yiqun Li - Pitt student

Hear from International Graduate Students

Students from all over the world find their place at Pitt. In this video, international graduate students share their experiences with studies, campus, and the City of Pittsburgh.

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What to Expect in Pittsburgh

Discover a world of learning and growth beyond our expansive urban campus. Learn more about the student experience and life in the city of Pittsburgh.

Connect With Us

No matter where you are in the world, we want to get to know you and your goals so that we can help you to begin your journey to ignite learning. Please feel free to connect with us by emailing soeinfo@pitt.edu.

International Admissions Video

In this video, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the international admissions process.

00:11 – How and where should I send my third-party transcript review reports to?
02:10 – How do I apply/start my application?
04:32 – Where can I learn more about visa information and who can I contact?
06:07 – How do I add letters of recommendation? Do they need to be in English?
09:21 – Is a language proficiency test required even if my last degree program’s primary instruction language was English?