Receiving Universities

With star-studded alumni of Nobel Prize winners, the world’s brightest scientific minds and some of Britain’s finest comedians, the University of Manchester is the largest non-collegiate university in the UK, with a vast student community.

Since its beginnings as an inclusive institute of learning for the working classes, it has committed to “advance education, knowledge, and wisdom for the good of society.” It is a place driven to improve students both academically and personally. 

Full of cultural importance, the university has a city-center campus, which puts you at the heart of Manchester’s action. Think large-scale music tours, world-class theatre, opera, and dance productions, and, of course, its amazing soccer football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City.

In addition to stellar academics, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) sports are integral to life here, having one of America’s most active and exciting football cultures—campus is never as busy as it is on game day. There is little as thrilling as attending a game and tailgating. It is a uniquely American experience.

The small town of Oxford is the Cultural Mecca of the South and has been home to many authors, including literary legend William Faulkner and bestseller John Grisham. At the annual Oxford Conference for the Book, Ole Miss brings together authors, educators, and book lovers, and throughout the year, it hosts writers workshops and multiple cultural festivals.

Ole Miss is also famous for its magnificent 2,000-acre campus of expansive lawns, impressive Southern architecture, and beautiful wooded trails to retreat to after lectures.

Missoula, Montana, is a beautiful place to live and study. Collaborative, ethical, sustainable lifestyles define both life on campus and in the local population of 80,000 people. Locals and students alike love being outdoors in the 500 acres of parkland, 26 miles of walking trails, 3,300 acres of conservation lands, and 20,000 trees. There is little surprise the University of Montana is one of a handful of designated Purple Heart Universities that champion military veterans on their education journey.

When you become a Grizzly—the nickname for anyone in this vibrant community—you commit to a better tomorrow. The science and liberal arts education that takes place here shapes forward-thinking, agile learners who want to make a difference.

Since 1949, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney has been at the forefront of innovation, research, and teaching, placing it consistently as one of the best universities in Asia Pacific and in the top 50 globally. 

Sydney is truly a city of the world, with a young, multicultural population sharing a warm climate where the thrills of the city meet gorgeous beaches. The year-round outdoor lifestyle makes studying here a joy, and the city’s famous attractions are just walking distance from UNSW.

Established in 1876, the University of Oregon has “intellectual curiosity every bit as vibrant as our trees”—and it truly is a vibrant, green, lush campus with a community that celebrates differences and lives exceptional experiences. 

From the very beginning, the community has been at the very heart of UO, bringing together winners and leaders from all walks of life to learn from each other to make the future brighter. 

And UO made a bright future for its impressive alumni, which includes the founders of Nike, Oregon governors, US Senators and Representatives, thought leaders, actors, and unstoppable business minds who all discovered who they are on the university’s beautiful, tree-lined campus.

Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania lives the Founding Father’s aspiration: to be a school that produces greatness and educates

Established in 1909, the University of Queensland (UQ) is Australia’s leading research and teaching institute. UQ has eight globally recognised research institutes, attracting an interdisciplinary community of more than 1,500 scientists, social scientists, and engineers. 

Winning numerous awards for teaching excellence, the university has six faculties and 33 schools, providing one of the most comprehensive academic programs in Australia. 
Its beautiful grounds in a city that enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year is an added UQ bonus. This is a truly spectacular environment to study in. Your study abroad experience elevates your job prospects and gives you an outstanding network of global support that stretches far beyond the campus grounds.