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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.

Highlights

high school students participate in Model EU
Two filmmakers stand in front of Row House, where the EU Film Festival was hosted in 2025.

News

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Alumnus Alex-Jaden Peart won a Fulbright Austria US Teaching Assistantship

Peart, an ESC and GSC alumnus, has won a Fulbright Austria U.S. Teaching Assistantship (USTA). Since 1962, the country’s Federal Ministry of…

4 Pitt-Greensburg faculty received President's Distinguished Awards

Recipients included faculty affiliates Pilar Herr (CLAS) and Bryan S. Adams (ESC).

4 Pitt faculty won the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring

ESC and GSC faculty affiliate Burcu Savun is one of the 2025 recipients.

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