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Exploring Europe, Past and Present—Together

The European Studies Center coordinates and develops scholarship, teaching, and community events related to Europe and the European Union. We work in cooperation with academic departments, schools, and research units throughout the University.  About us » 

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For Students
The ESC offers undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to learn about Europe and the European Union.
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For Faculty
To engage and support University of Pittsburgh faculty working and teaching on any aspect of Europe, the ESC provides various opportunities for faculty.
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For Educators
The ESC supports teaching and research as well as conferences and outreach across a range of disciplines.

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News

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Pitt hosts conference on the future of international and area studies

The University of Pittsburgh welcomed leading scholars and practitioners working across international and foreign language education this May to…

PITTWIRE: Mohammed Bamyeh earned the Kuwait Prize in sociology

Mohammed Bamyeh, professor in Sociology and a European Studies Center and Global Studies Center faculty affiliate, was awarded the 2025 Kuwait Prize…

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The transatlantic relationship at a crossroads: A conversation on the International Legal Order

There were jokes about the cold weather as the University of Pittsburgh welcomed Malta-native Ruth Bajada, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in…

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