Partner Universities

St. Francis Xavier University

A university in Eastern Canada with a wide Humanities curriculum for you to study.

Situated in the Nova Scotia province by the Atlantic Ocean, St. Francis Xavier University (SFXU) is a large university of 5000 students. SFXU offers a curriculum catering to a wide range of concentrations including Art, Literature, Economics, Modern Language Studies, Music (including Jazz Studies), Social Sciences and Philosophy.

York University

York University is the third largest university in Canada with over 55,000 students.

Boasting in size as well as history, York University is a large public research university located in Toronto that has gained national and international recognition through impressive school rankings such as those in law and film. It even has 300 partner universities around the world.

Acadia University

Study at one of the most beautiful and oldest Liberal Arts Colleges in Canada.

Founded in 1838, Acadia is one of the oldest Liberal Arts colleges in Canada. The campus, known for its natural beauty, has plenty of options for on-campus accommodations. In addition to a variety of Humanities courses, a range of Physics and Mathematics courses are also offered.

Quest University

Groundbreaking approach to postsecondary education in Canada

Quest University, located on a 60-acre hilltop on the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park, is a private, not-for-profit, secular liberal arts and sciences university. It offers one degree for all students, the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and operates on the Block Plan, where students take one course at a time.

Augsburg College

Study in a city safer and more beautiful than any other in all of America.

A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church, Augsburg College is located in the beautiful city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes. A school particularly strong in business, management, and marketing.

Flagler College

Study Media in Gorgeous Florida!

One of the best colleges in the southeastern United States, Flagler College is located on 19 acres of beautiful land in a historic district of Florida. Home to a community-run radio station and an award-winning student newspaper, it�fs a great place to go for any budding international media professional.

College of St. Scholastica

A college where you can reliably improve through a system of small class sizes.

A private Catholic institution with a 109-year history, the College of St. Scholastica is located in the summer resort city of Duluth, Minnesota, the birthplace of Bob Dylan. Class sizes are small, with more than half having fewer than twenty students.

Hamline University

Minnesota's first institution of higher education.

Located in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, birthplace of Charles Schultz, creator of Snoopy, Hamline University was the first institution of higher education in the state. Hamline has been particularly focused on women�fs education since its founding in 1854. More than 60% of its 2000 undergraduate students are women.

Warren Wilson College (WWC)

A private liberal arts college located in Asheville, North Carolina.

The WWC campus is surrounded by beautiful mountains, forests and rivers in NC. WWC has a strong curriculum that mixes academics, work, and service, allowing students to have practical hands-on experience both inside and outside of the classroom. The 10-1 student to faculty ratio also promotes close and friendly relationships.

The College at Brockport, State University of New York

A public university that is a member of State University of New York (SUNY).

Founded in 1835, The College at Brockport, State University of New York is a large university that provides students with the attention found at small universities through its inclusive learning community, offering students opportunities to explore diverse issues in and out of the classroom.

Southern Oregon University

The place to be if you enjoy connecting your studies with nature.

Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, a place rich in nature and was selected as a top 10 finalist in Outside magazine&quat;s search for the "Best Town in America". There are numerous clubs and outdoor activities in which you can join and do, providing an exciting student life.

State University of New York at Oswego

Upstate New York&quat;s premier public school

Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public college that is a member of the State University of New York. It offers more than 100 academic programs and consists of four colleges and schools: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and School of Communication, Media and the Arts.

Florida International University

Florida - the sunshine state of USA.

Florida International University (FIU) is in the coastal city of Miami, home to beautiful beaches and Latin-American cultural influences. Exchange students can settle in comfortably with guidance from a FIU student in the buddy program, and socialize with others at monthly organized events like baseball matches and movie sessions.

Pacific University

Founded in 1849, Pacific University is a diverse learning community offering a unique combination of nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in arts and sciences, education, business, optometry, and the health professions. Pacific University has a vast sports facility and also has a strong focus on collegiate sports.

Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) has a legacy of dramatically widening access to education for Central Iowans that started almost immediately after the College began on March 18, 1966 as a vocational and technical learning center in metro Des Moines. It has 6 campuses in Iowa, and in addition to numerous programs, it offers courses in subject such as nursing, agriculture and environmental studies, automotive engineering, culinary arts, economics, and health sciences.

University of Iowa

Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. Iowa is known for excellence in both the arts and sciences, offering world-class undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in a wide variety of fields.

Universidad Panamericana (UP)

UP is a private Catholic university located in Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Originally a business school founded by wealthy businessmen, UP was created as the prelature of the Catholic church, and was elevated to the rank of university in 1978. Today, UP continues its goal of teaching, research, and transmission of culture.

Iceland University of the Arts, Department of Music

Study music in Iceland, one of the world's most beautiful and unique countries.

Situated in the capital Reykjavik, the Department of Music at the Iceland University of the Arts focuses on musical composition, performance, education and communication. Iceland has a strong arts scene with internationally renowned musicians, designers, film makers and game developers.

University of Stirling

A beautiful European campus.

The university is one hour by train from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Founded in 1967, the University of Stirling is located on a beautiful European campus surrounded by lakes and castles and is highly ranked in scholarships, sports, and research. There are 8800 students, and 20% of them are from abroad.

University of Aberdeen

The third oldest university in Scotland, established in 1495.

While respecting its more than 500 years of history, the curriculum has undergone bold modernizing changes to make it an international university on par with Harvard, Yale, and institutions in Melbourne and Hong Kong.

University of Sussex

Study at a well-known university ranked number 160th worldwide.

The University of Sussex is located near Brighton, in southern England. Situated on a large, green campus on the South Downs, it is the most beautiful university in the Brighton area. With faculty and staff hailing from more than 100 countries, and with graduate students comprising more than one-quarter of its total 16,000 students, it is a high-level university.

University of Hertfordshire

An academically strong university just 25 minutes north of London by train.

University of Hertfordshire provides a range of English workshops and one-to-one study sessions throughout the year to support international students. Students in the Business School have the option of taking Japanese language classes, so iCLA students missing home may find the opportunity of conversing with a Japan-loving friend.

Aalborg University, Faculty of Humanities

A wide-ranging Danish university possessing solid interdisciplinary cooperation.

A young university established in 1974, Aalborg University boasts high rankings within the top 2% of world's universities despite its short history. Aalborg prides itself on interdisciplinary co-operation. Study at the Faculty of Humanities and choose courses from Economics, IT, Communication and New Media, in addition to numerous other subject areas.

University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

A fast growing university with more than 27,000 students, of which nearly 20% are from abroad.

There are over 67 programs taught in English providing non-Danish speaking students the opportunity to study a wide breadth of subjects in various departments in English. The university boasts five campus cities including a campus in the third-largest city in Denmark, Odense.

University of Duisburg-Essen

Interact with German students of the Japanese language.

At this university located near CentrO, Germany's largest mall, in Oberhausen, there are many Germans taking Japanese as their field of study. You will be introduced to a new and, perhaps, a more objective perspective on Japan.

Jacobs University Bremen

A university in the industrial city of Bremen.

At this new university, founded in 1999, all instruction is in English. With only 1,500 students, it is a small, cozy private university. With the incredible ratio of one faculty member to every 19 students, you can be sure that you will receive the support you need to thrive.

Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf

Study the ideals of Heine in Dusseldorf.

Established in 1965, this university was created on the principles of poet Heinrich Heine, a native of Dusseldorf. International students from more than one hundred countries gather here to study in accordance with his ideals: the co-education of men and women and tolerance of all races and religions.

Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society University of Applied Sciences

Located in the industrial city of Ludwigshafen on the banks of the Rhine.

LUAS is a university with an established reputation for high-quality education in the field of business as well as research. With courses on China and Japan, this university is the site of energetic international student exchange programs with Japanese universities.

University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg), Faculty of Design, Media & Information, and the Faculty of Business & Social Sciences

Study in one of the Top 20 most livable cities in the world!

Formerly known as Fachhochschule Hamburg, the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1970 and is the second-largest university in Hamburg with a student body of over 17,000. Each exchange student at HAW Hamburg is paired up with a home student buddy so that he or she can feel specially welcomed and comfortably settled into the new environment.

University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt(FHWS)

Study at FHWS’s Faculty of Business Administration and Economics.

FHWS's Bachelor’s in International Management program is fully taught in English and offers unique courses such as Event Management and Business Ethics, and also more technical ones like Accounting and Law & Taxation. The city of Würzburg is the center of Germany's wine country, and wine-lovers of drinking age from Yamanashi will find themselves right at home.

University of Bamberg

The University of Bamberg is a historical university that was established in 1647, and the town of Bamberg has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration, Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, and Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences. The university also actively accepts students from overseas.

University College Utrecht

A truly cosmopolitan and excellent school to study in the Netherlands.

Located in Utrecht, a city famous for education, 50% of University College Utrecht's student body comes from abroad. Every day is an opportunity for international exchange!

Hogeschool van Amsterdam (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), School of Economics and Management School of Economics and Management

A mammoth university with a wide network in central Europe.

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences School of Economics and Management has many programs stressing applied science and a reputation for high quality in professional legal education. It is located in Amsterdam, a city thick with first-class museums such as The Van Gogh Museum, The Hermitage Amsterdam, and The Anne Frank House.

Nova College

Nova College provides vocational education and basic and secondary education as well as business courses for adults. We are situated in the Amsterdam area (near Schiphol Airport). With our 1,200 employees, we provide courses for 12.500 people age 16 and over. The college also offers overseas internships and opportunities to study abroad.

Ghent University, Faculty of Arts & Philosophy, Political & Social Sciences

The joy of studying at the best university in Belgium.

Founded by William I in 1817, Ghent University is the second highest-ranked university in Belgium, with excellent faculty that once included the Nobel Prize-winner Corneille Heymans (1938, Physiology). It was ranked 103rd globally by Times Higher Education in 2021.

Malmö Academy of Music at Lund University (MAM)

A place for students to enrich and explore their musical skills.

Located in southern Sweden, the academy educates aspiring composers, musicians and music teachers as well as church musicians. An international and intense educational environment best suited for those focused on music.

University of Bergen

Interact with Norwegian students who speak English fluently.

The University of Bergen is located in Bergen, the second-largest city in Norway. Although located at sixty degrees’ north latitude, thanks to the Gulf Stream the winters are warm and the summers are cool, so one can enjoy a pleasant lifestyle.

University of Tromso (Arctic University of Norway)

Your chance to examine Japan from the world's northernmost university!

Located 350km north of the Arctic Circle, at eighty degrees’ north latitude, the University of Tromso was founded in 1972, and is the world's northernmost university where the aurora borealis is visible on campus and reindeer wander around the environs. With facilities like an aurora borealis observation post and the Tromso Museum, the University of Tromso is at present an international center for Arctic research.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

A national university of science and technology representing Norway.

As suggested by its name, the curriculum at NTNU is centered on science education, but it is distinguished by also having many courses in the humanities and many courses taught in English. At the campus in Trondheim, the old capital of the Norwegian monarchy, there are 25,000 students studying in seven departments.

Volda University College

A national university famed for its studies in movies and animation.

This is a college surrounded by majestic mountains and fjords with 4,500 students and 120 international students, but it has more than three hundred courses and is particularly world famous for animation. Animation is of course something for which Japan is famous, so you can expect that students here will be interested in your experiences during your time at iCLA!

FH Joanneum (FHJ)

A university in Graz, the second-largest city of Austria.

As Graz is a university town famous in Europe, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and City of Design, many international students come from all over the world to study there. As an arts university, FHJ is famous in the fields of art resources and information design.

The American University of Rome (AUR)

Study in English at a university located in the ancient city of Rome.

AUR is a beautiful university located in Rome with a highly international body with over 28 native languages spoken by students and faculty. Numerous local field trips and internship opportunities are available throughout the year, allowing you to get in touch not only with the people, but also with the language, culture and history of Rome and even Italy itself.

University of Malaga (UMA)

A large public university with over 35,000 undergraduate students.

UMA has two main campuses where most of the teaching takes place for the diverse curriculum that it offers. Undergraduate and graduate degrees include subject areas in Arts & Humanities, Business & Social Sciences, Language & Cultural, Medicine & Health, Engineering, and Science & Technology.

Sciences Po (Lille)

Study alongside France's political and diplomatic elite.

Sciences Po Lille is one of the grandes ecoles (high-class professional institutions) focusing on political science, and one of the foremost universities in France. Besides building careers in business after graduation or continuing on to graduate school, many students go on to study at French national institutes of public policy.

IESEG School of Management

Study at one of the top business schools in France.

IESEG School of Management, with campuses in both Paris and Lille, is the largest private university in France in terms of both students and endowment. With access to two wonderful cities, you'll have the best of two worlds!

Les Facultés de l'Université Catholique de Lille

Study in the 2020 World Design Capital – a multicultural haven in Flemish France.

Lille Catholic University (UCL) is iCLA's 3rd partner in the bustling university city of Lille in Northern France, close to the country's border with Belgium. Whereas our two other Lille partners - Sciences Po and IESEG focus on political science and business respectively - exchange students to UCL can choose courses from a wide variety of majors.

Universite Catholique de l'Ouest

The most important city in medieval France – Angers.

The Catholic University of the West is one of iCLA's few partners that offers a homestay as an accommodation option during Study Abroad (no knowledge of French required)! UCO is well-regarded for CIDEF (the Centre of French as a Foreign Language), and welcomes many Japanese university students learning the language. The city of Angers is compact and residents get around on foot or by bicycle.

Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University

A university at the cutting edge of innovation, Lyon 1 delivers high-quality education and research excellence within an attractive environment. Its international reach extends through the fields of science, technology, health, and sport. With 66 laboratories and more than 5,600 publications per year, Lyon 1 contributes to scientific progress in numerous fields, including health, mathematics, IT, physics, chemistry, earth and space sciences, and life sciences.

Vilnius University

A prestigious school where a Nobel Prize laureate in literature once studied.

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, the southernmost of the three Baltic States. Vilnius University is a national university with a history that reaches back to its founding in 1579. It is located in Vilnius Old Town, the entirety of which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

LCC International University

An American style liberal arts university in central Europe.

LCC shares multiple similarities with iCLA, from academic offerings and intimate class sizes to on-site living with fellow schoolmates. One main (but positive) difference is that Klaipeda, where LCC is located, is on the shores of the Baltic Sea, so the town turns into a resort in the summer!

Mykolas Romeris University

Study at the geographical center of Europe.

Mykolas Romeris University’s Asian Center offers opportunities to be a student ambassador and educate the university community about Japanese culture and traditions. Erasmus+ Lithuanian state scholarships may be available for iCLA students (Fall departure only).

Tampere University of Applied Sciences

Study in Tampere, a city of nature and information technology.

With a population of 240,000, Tampere is the second largest city in Finland. With more than forty thousand students living there, it is also one of Finland's largest college towns. Public transportation is fast and convenient.

Saint Petersburg State University (the SPSU Arts and Humanities Program/Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences)

Founded in 1819 in the imperial age of Russia, this is the oldest and one of the largest universities in the former Soviet Union.

The university has twenty-four faculties and more than 25,000 students. This is a chance to learn Russian directly in a native environment.

Sakhalin State University

Founded as a teacher training university in 1949, Sakhalin State University was reorganized into a national university in 1988. In addition to courses such as Industry and Pedagogics and Elementary Education, recently courses have been created that include Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, and Oil and Gas Engineering. The university actively implements international research and study abroad programs with educational institutions in countries in East Asia such as Japan, China, and South Korea.

Far Eastern Federal University

FEFU is the bearer of traditions of Russian classical culture, science, and education. Far Eastern Federal University has its origins in 1899 at the time when the Oriental Institute was founded in Vladivostok. Today, the university has 9 schools of study such as schools of Biomedicine, Natural Sciences, Education, Economics and Management, Data Economy, and Law. Since 2015, it has been organizing the Eastern Economic Forum with the goal of encouraging economic development in the far eastern region of Russia.

Astrakhan State University

The state university opened in 1932. Over 13,000 students are mastering humanitarian, natural science, technical, agricultural, and pedagogical specializations. Astrakhan State University is promoting academic exchange and joint research with educational facilities and research institutions overseas, as well as offering foreign language education programs in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Chinese, and Japanese.

University of Rijeka

A university in Rijeka, located in Northwest Croatia.

University of Rijeka A university in Rijeka, located in Northwest Croatia. Rijeka is the biggest port in Croatia and the third largest city in the country. This university is located in the rich, unspoiled countryside, so students can have fun and sophisticated after-school experiences in cafes along the beach. This is a rare opportunity to learn Croatian in a native environment.

Romanian-American University

A modern university located in the capital offering two undergraduate programs completely taught in English.

One of the most affordable European member countries in which to live, Romania boasts a vibrant capital with easy and quick access to nearby countries and historical sites. Many classes are taught by professors who come from the US.

West University of Timisoara

Study at a university that is part of the 5 members of the Universitaria Consortium (the group of elite Romanian universities)

West University of Timisoara is an accredited higher education institution located in Timisoara, the social, cultural, and economic center of western Romania, with emphasis placed on research, development, and innovation. Students can choose study in a range of areas from 11 different departments.

Romanian-American University

Romanian-American University is a private university founded in 1991 in the capital of Romania, Bucharest. The university has entered into agreements with approximately 100 universities throughout the world with the aim of promoting the rich traditions in Romanian education and the educational value of American scholarship. It has a rich international character and accepts study abroad students from around 80 countries every year.

Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Bucharest University of Economic Studies is a national university located in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It is proud to be the largest academic institution in the field of economics in Eastern Europe. It is also one of the top universities in Romania for statistics, data analysis, and economic studies. Furthermore, the university focuses on foreign language education and is striving to nurture human resources capable of global activities through undertakings such as engaging in research projects in various countries worldwide.

Matej Bel University

Banská Bystrica where Matej Bel University (MBU) is located has long-held traditions in education and culture. MBU was established on the 1st of July 1992 by merging the College of Economics of Services and Tourism in Banská Bystrica and the Pedagogical Faculty in Banská Bystrica. Today, it has 6 faculties, including the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Arts, and Faculty of Education.

United States International University–Africa

iCLA’s sole partner on the African continent.

A study abroad experience at USIU – Africa is a chance to study an American curriculum similar to iCLA’s, but in a vastly different environment. USIU-Africa offers a program that is unique among iCLA’s partners - their BA in film production and directing. International students are given priority to stay on campus in a residence hall that is staffed 24/7 by hostel receptionists.

ADA (Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy) University

A university in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan and formerly a small port town on the Caspian Sea.

Baku is now being reborn as the largest city in the Caucasus; it is second only to Dubai for its lightning-fast development. ADA University was originally founded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan to train specialists in diplomacy.

O.P. Jindal Global University

JGU is a non-profit university with its sights set on becoming more involved in the global scene.

JGU has 1:9 faculty-student ratio, resulting in a student-centered educational institution. The university is located in Delhi, India, and strives to connect with countries around the world as it works with other NGOS, national and international organizations.

Beijing Normal University – Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)

Four-point education to transform teachers (college), students, family, and country (society).

UIC is the first full-scale education cooperation between Hong Kong and mainland China and has grown into a large, international university with more than 7000 students and faculty body of which its members come from more than 30 countries around the world. English is used as the medium language of instruction making it possible to accommodate the international presence at UIC.

Nankai University

Established in 1904, Nankai University was the very first private university in China. It became a national university following World War II. Today, it has 26 colleges and schools, 92 undergraduate programs, and over 40 specialized research institutes. The university has ties with over 200 universities in 35 countries. It accepts exchange students from around the world and sends students around the world. In addition, it collaborates with universities and other entities in various countries to form communities of higher education and conduct joint research.

Fudan University

Fudan University was established in 1905 and offers a wide range of studies in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It also focuses on medical studies. The university is such a popular place to study for overseas students that it vies for the top choice in China. That number is far and above others in China. The university has many outstanding teachers and an established Chinese language education for foreign students.

Shenyang Sport University

One of the six leading sports educational institutions in China, and the largest one with the most disciplines in northeast China. The university combines teaching, training, and research to nurture all-round competitive sports talent with outstanding technical expertise and skills in the practical application of sports education. Student athletes have won 84 gold medals in the Olympic Games and World Championships 17 gold medals in Paralympics.

Beijing Language and Culture University

Since its founding, the university has trained some 220,000 foreign students from 184 countries and regions who are proficient in Chinese and familiar with Chinese culture. BLCU has established partnerships with over 386 universities and educational institutions in 75 countries and regions, among which 32 are in the top 200 universities worldwide, and has formed a productive international education system with all-around, multi-level, and wide-ranging features.

Xi'an Jiaotong University

Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) is a key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China, and is one of the country’s oldest universities. XJTU has participated in exchanges or established cooperation relations with over 20,000 scholars, CEOs, and high-level government officials from around the world and developed other kinds of collaborative projects. XJTU has had relations and exchanges with 300 universities and research institutions in 44 countries and regions.

Peking University School of International Relations

Peking University School of International Relations is the first institute of international relations to be established among domestic colleges and universities, and is an important base for the training of teaching and research relating to international issues, as well as the development of diplomatic and foreign-related work professionals.

Nanchang University

Nanchang University, founded in 1921, is located in Jiangxi Province. It is a liberal arts and sciences university with 5 campuses, 12 faculties, and 119 departments, with specialized fields such as literature, science, engineering, and medicine. The university emphasizes cooperation between industry, academia, and government, and also hosts more than 10 exchange students every year for study and exchange.

Hangzhou Normal University

Founded as a teacher training school in 1908, Hangzhou Normal University has a history of over 110 years. The university has now become a comprehensive institution of higher education with a full spectrum of disciplines, covering such areas as arts and sciences, humanities, education, music, engineering, information technology, business, law, medicine and nursing.

Ningbo University of Technology

This regional university founded in 1983 has a special focus on transportation engineering. With a wealth of courses related to automobiles and road transportation, the university is home to key departments including Civil Engineering, Automobile Service Engineering, Logistics Management, Machinery Design & Manufacturing and Automation, Materials and Chemical Engineering, and Safety Engineering. NBUT attaches great importance to the development of education internationalization, and has established long-term cooperation with 95 higher education institutions in 29 countries.

Ningbo Polytechnic

Ningbo Polytechnic is a technical university established in 1959 that is home to schools including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Electronic Information Engineering. It also focuses on globalization, and has opened campuses and research centers in Sri Lanka, Benin, and Malaysia. Student exchange programs with affiliated schools in various countries are actively conducted with the aim of cultivating global human resources.

Jiujiang University

Jiujiang University occupies an area of 320 hectares and consists of 23 schools/faculties, in addition to two general tertiary hospitals and a dentistry hospital. There are 4,540 staff members and a student population of 34,000. JJU offers 88 undergraduate programs, covering fields such as medicine, engineering, science, economics, management, education, fine arts, agriculture, and law.

Nanyang Institute of Technology

Established in 1987, Nanyang Institute of Technology specializes in engineering education. Currently, the university has schools in the disciplines of management science, literature, economics, education, law, medicine, and art. It is dedicated to internationalization and promotes academic exchange, international education, and science and technology cooperation with overseas universities.

Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology

Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology has been jointly operated by Zhejiang University of Technology and Shaoxing Education Investment Co., Ltd. since 2012. The college has been taking active steps towards overseas exchange and cooperation with universities and scientific institutes abroad, establishing preparatory schools in order to set a good stage for students to study abroad. Every year, nearly a hundred students go to the United States, German, Australia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan for international exchange projects.

Beijing Sport University

A variety of colleges and schools related to physical education and body function have been established at Beijing Sport University, which is the only sports university designated a National Key University. The university develops teachers, coaches, and athletes that work in physical education programs and educational fields. To date, this distinguished sports university has produced over 70 Olympic medalists.

Jimei University

Jimei University was founded in 1918 and is an important base in China for human resources development in marine transport. It excels in marine navigation and fisheries-related studies. At present, the university has colleges in areas including engineering, agronomy, economics, administration, pedagogy, science, literature, and law.

Zhejiang Gongshang University College of Further Education

Formerly the Hangzhou Business School executive training department, the concept of fully utilizing Zhejiang Gongshang University College of Further Education’s high-quality educational resources to educate students with a focus on cultivating practical, multi-talented individuals needed by society has earned high societal praise.

Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade

Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade was opened in 2004 as the first private university in Fujian. Its schools of study include literature, economics, business administration, arts, engineering, and education. The university also endeavors to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and offers a variety of training programs.

NingboTech University

NingboTech University was established in 2001. It is home to schools including International Studies, Mechatronics and Energy Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Computing and Data Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Biological and Chemical Engineering, Design, and Materials Science and Engineering. The university carries out collaboration and cooperation with regional municipalities, companies, and other entities in an effort to implement community-based education and joint research. Furthermore, the university stresses continuing education, and together with government has opened a Manager College for managers and senior management.

Lingnan University

A selective school in a competitive society and a prestigious school for the humanities in Hong Kong.

Founded in 1888, Lingnan University is a selective school even within the competitive environment of Hong Kong that has few educational institutions, with an extraordinarily low admission rate. The university has faculties in arts, business administration, and social sciences.

The Catholic University of Korea

Study religion and philosophy in a Korean spiritual university.

The Catholic University of Korea (CUK) is a large multidisciplinary university with over 10,000 students. As a Catholic university, CUK has many courses deeply focused on religion and philosophy. Other courses on a wide range of Humanities and Natural Sciences are also offered.

Kyung Hee University

Study in a full-fledged Liberal Arts College in Seoul.

Located in the bustling city of Seoul, Kyung Hee houses one of the first full-fledged Liberal Arts colleges in Korea. With a curriculum mainly consisting of courses in Humanities such as History, Philosophy and Literature, the program has a strong emphasis on volunteer work and public service.

Myongji University

The center for practical humanism over the past half century

Myongji University is a private, Christian university founded in 1948 and provides higher education in the fields of engineering, sciences and humanities. The university has been a center for practical humanism over the past half century, and is operating various practical globalization programs.

Korea National Sport University

Korea National Sport University (KNSU) is the only national sport university in South Korea and has produced many outstanding sports leaders, as well as elite athletes and coaches of world-class caliber. Since its establishment in 1977, KNSU alumni athletes have won over 30% of all the medals earned by South Korean athletes in past Olympics.

College of Music, Mahidol University (MSMU)

A professional music school with over 8000 students aging from the age of 3 to over 80 years old.

The College of Music at Mahidol University is one of the leading and premier colleges in the region for comprehensive research. Students can choose undergraduate as well as graduate degrees in varying fields of music.

Thammasat University, Faculty of Political Science

Study in the heart of Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon District, just a walking distance from the Grand Palace!

Thammasat University is a public research university and is the second oldest university in Thailand, founded in 1934 as the fruit of the Siamese Revolution (1932). The Faculty of Political Science is one of the four founding faculties of the university and constituted the birth of the political studies in Thailand at the time of establishment.

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)

Located just minutes away from one of the coolest transportation hubs in the world, Suvarnabhumi Airport!

KMITL was founded in 1960 in Nonthaburi province as a telecommunications training center under the technical support of the Japanese government and became a public university in 1986 as an amalgamation of three technical colleges: Nondhaburi Institute of Telecommunications, North Bangkok Technical College and Thonburi Technical College.

Sripatum University

Sripatum University was established in 1970 and has its main campus in the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. Schools and colleges include the College of Aviation and Transportation, College of Logistics and Supply Chain, School of Digital Media, College of Tourism, School of Accountancy, and School of Law. In addition, the International College has been established to lead globalization within the university and offer education on international standards used in global business environments.

Kasetsart University

As the third oldest university in Thailand, Kasetsart University is a historical school started in 1943. The prestigious university is counted among the top five in Thailand. In 2010, the university named strengthening internationalization as its primary principle, and is providing generous support for academic exchange and joint research with major universities worldwide. The university also accepts exchange students for short-term study each year.

Rangsit University

Rangsit University was established in 1986 and has approximately 30,000 students studying in the areas of science and health, humanity and social studies, art and design, engineering and technology, and economics and business. It also established the International College and is promoting globalization to create a rich, cosmopolitan environment. The university also encourages students to play sports and has extensive sports facilities.

Khon Kaen University

Khon Kaen University is a national university established in 1964 with 17 faculties and colleges in academic areas such as sciences and technology, health sciences, and social sciences. It also actively carries out international exchange and study abroad programs. The university also places emphasis on sports activities. It has 32 sports clubs and facilities including gymnasiums, a track and field stadium, soccer fields, rugby fields, and swimming facilities.

University of the Philippines

Study in the most prestigious university in the Philippines.

Undergoing a massive reconstruction effort and program following World War II, University of Philippines is the premier state university of the tropical island nation. A mammoth university system with eight universities housing over 60,000 students and 17 campuses across the archipelago, the university has a vast selection of programs and courses for every concentration.

Ateneo de Manila University

A historical research university founded by the Society of Jesus in 1859.

Being the third oldest university in the Philippines, Ateneo is a coeducational institution and offers nearly the entire vertical of education - from elementary to graduate level. Studying at Ateneo is a great chance for you to become edified and take part in the university's mission of becoming a "light" for others around the world.

Taylor's University

Modern and progressive, Taylor's University offers world-class education.

As well as placing a great emphasis on academic achievements, Taylor's University is one of the first in Malaysia and in the region to offer recognition for students' extra-curricular activities through its 2nd Transcript in 2014. E-learning is also a great tool employed by the university to benefit learners around the world.

BINUS University

BINUS University was the first university in Indonesia to obtain the ISO 9001 Certificate.

Teaching, research and community service are the three roles of higher education and areas in which BINUS University continuously strives to develop. The university also has an extensive list of partner universities in the region as well as other countries around the world.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY)

Located in Yogyakarta, home to Indonesia’s artistic and intellectual heritage

Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta is a private university in Yogyakarta under affiliation of Muhammadiyah, the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia and was recognized as the 4th best university and the top private university in Indonesia in 2015.

Padjadjaran University

Padjadjaran University is one of Indonesia’s public universities. UNPAD was established on September 11, 1957 with a campus in Bandung. Currently, there are 17 faculties, including faculties of Law, Economics and Business, Medicine, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Agriculture.

LIA Foreign Language College

LIA Foreign Language College is the first foreign language university established in Jakarta. It has courses in English and Japanese. Every year, many students visit Japan for a short-term study abroad program.

Bina Nusantara University

Bina Nusantara University is a technology school established in West Jakarta in 1996. It offers education in academic fields such as economics and communication, engineering, humanities, computer science, design, and information systems. The university also actively promotes study abroad programs with universities in various countries worldwide.

Darma Persada University

Darma Persada University fosters human resources for industry. It was founded in 1986 by people who studied abroad in Japan so they could apply their overseas experiences to help their country’s development. Located in East Jakarta, the university has schools including Literature, Engineering, Marine Technology, and Economics.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta is a Muslim university established in 1981. It has schools including Islamic Religion, Economics & Business, Social and Political Sciences, Medical School & Health Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. It also actively develops international exchange programs, as well as holds summer schools, higher education fairs, and international conferences.

Brawijaya University

The Brawijaya University is a national university established in 1963 in the quiet city of Malang away from the capital and offers an environment enabling students to concentrate on studies. It is home to faculties including Law, Economics and Business, Administrative Science, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Engineering, Medicine, and Computer Science. The university also promotes academic exchange and joint research not only with universities in Asia and the ASEAN region, but also universities in Europe, America, and Africa.

National Chi Nan University

Located the highest above sea level of any Taiwanese national university.

A national university of Taiwan with four colleges: Humanities, Management, Science and Technology, and Education. In accordance with its mission, the university enrolls many overseas Chinese students from Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

National Taipei University

Recognized as one of the best universities in Taiwan.

The National Taipei University is a national university in Taiwan, founded in 1949, and has traditionally played a significant and pivotal role in educating and developing the mid- and high-level talents in the areas of law, business, public administration, as well as social sciences.

Fu Jen Catholic University

Fu Jen Catholic University was established in 1925 as the first Catholic university in the Chinese-speaking world. The university has colleges of Liberal Arts, Communication, Education, Medicine, Law, Science and Engineering, Management, and more. It also has a well-respected language education program and accepts exchange students from countries throughout the world.

Chang Jung Christian University

Chang Jung Christian University opened in 1993. Its colleges and schools include the College of Management, College of Health Sciences, College of Technology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and School of Safety and Health Sciences. Internationalization is also an area of focus. In addition to accepting exchange students, the university has opened the Japan Center and Vietnam Center, and develops international exchange programs.

Curtin University of Technology

Study at a global university that is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world.

Curtin University of Technology offers a strong variety of courses in the humanities, health sciences, resources, engineering and related sciences at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Students and faculty play an active role in regional communities and with the government.

Western Sydney University

Study at a university with new and modern classrooms, facilities, and unique study spaces.

Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university that includes 6 campuses found within the Greater Western region of Sydney and, among those, includes a large and sophisticated facility for researching the effects of climate change. Numerous undergraduate courses are available in a fairly board curriculum.

University of Foreign Languages, Hue University

The University of Foreign Languages, Hue University is a historical school that opened in 1957 and was reorganized as a national university in 1994. Hue is located in central Vietnam and known as an ancient city. The Complex of Hue Monuments has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are courses in English, French, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, and Korean.

University of Education, Hue University

The University of Education, Hue University is a historical school that opened in 1957 and was reorganized as a national university in 1994. Hue is located in central Vietnam and known as an ancient city. The Complex of Hue Monuments has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to preschool education and primary education, the university also conducts professional education to train teachers, including in mathematics, chemistry, natural sciences, and technology.

Foreign Trade University

Foreign Trade University is a leading prestigious university in Vietnam that was established in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi in 1960. The university has campuses in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, and Quang Ninh and offers education in a wide range of fields, including economics, business management, marketing, finance, law, and foreign languages. It also regularly carries out short-term exchange programs.

Mekong University

Mekong University was established in 2003 in the capital city of Phnom Penh and has programs such as the School of Education, Arts and Humanities, School of English, School of Japanese, School of Management, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, School of Law, and School of Civil Engineering. It offers strong Japanese language education, and many students visit Japan on study abroad programs every year.

Royal University of Phnom Penh

The Royal University of Phnom Penh was established in 1960 and has been through difficult times, including civil war. The university cultivated human resources in Cambodia, rebuilt its education system, and restarted higher education in 1980. Presently, its faculties include Science, Social Science and Humanities, Engineering, Development Studies, and Education. The Institute of Foreign Languages was also established and has departments of languages such as English, French, Japanese, and Korean.

ERC INSTITUTE

Learn as if you are running your own business

Established in 2003 with the motto of "Students today Leaders tomorrow", we started to mainly offer business programme with three educational policies to produce future business leaders: (1) acquire appropriate knowledge, (2) develop usable skills through practice, and (3) develop character as a leader. Since our founding, we have continued to provide students with exposure to the front lines of business through our Industrial Visit and Gest Speaker programs, as well as opportunities to hone their planning and problem-solving skills through capstone projects and student activities like a charity and volunteer programs.