As a Frederick Honors student, you can study and gain hands-on experience with some of the most well-known and respected institutions across the globe. Our offerings play to the strengths and interests of each partner institution.
Founded in 1249, University College Oxford has claim to being the oldest constituent college at the University of Oxford. Renowned for it’s research and academic rigor, “Univ” counts among it’s graduates and fellows Former President Bill Clinton, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Robert Reich, C.S Lewis, and Steven Hawking. Each year, select groups of Frederick students are hosted at Univ for unique seminars and courses.
A member of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world, Queen’s University Belfast has made more than 850 courses across their faculties and schools available to Frederick Honors students. Whether you choose to study for a semester or a year, you can fulfill degree requirements (including general education requirements) and join optional community-engaged research programs. With less than 1% of QUB students coming from the US, you have a unique opportunity learn aside your Northern Irish peers.
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a world-leading social science university and was awarded University of the Year in 2025. Frederick Honors students can join the General Course, a year-long and immersive experience that connects you with leading political, economic, social scientists. Completing the General Course makes you an alum of LSE, giving you access to both Pitt’s and LSE’s networks and connections. (Image by Umezo Kamata)
University College London is consistently ranked as a Top 20 university in the world and is ranked 2nd in the UK for research. Semester and year-long options provide you the opportunity to dive deep into your primary disciplinary or area of interest with a limited ability to take courses outside of your primary major. Situated in the heart of London, you’ll have access to world-famous museums and facilities. Dean Nicola Foote earned both her undergraduate and doctoral degrees from University College London! (Image by Diliff)