An institution that started life as a private philosophy academy, Toyo University is now one of the largest universities in Japan. But while it offers both liberal arts and science courses and was one of the first co-educational universities in Japan, it maintains its founding spirit: "The Basis of All Learning Lies in Philosophy." By ‘integrating knowledge and virtue,’ and nurturing ‘independence and self-initiative,’ the university shares both academic distinction and sporting prowess, especially in sumo wrestling, baseball, and soccer, in which it has produced professional athletes and Olympic medalists. It offers Japanese language and society courses and special programs for international students in each department.

Nanchang University (NCU) is a National Key University in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. It was established in 1940 as National Chung Cheng University. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education Double First Class Discipline University, with Double First Class status in certain disciplines.

One of South Korea's top-10 research universities, Chonnam National University also has a strong history of creating future leaders, being one of the best performers in government-supported Human Resources Developer projects. CNU produces graduates with profound knowledge in professional fields, who contribute to the development of South Korea and the world. CNU's strengths are historically in medicine, law, and agriculture.

Shanghai Maritime University is a public university in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. Shanghai Maritime University is multidisciplinary with six fields of study: Engineering, Management, Economics, Literature, Science and Law. It is one of the best Chinese universities for specialization in maritime, shipping and transport education.

Shenzhen University (SZU) is a public university established in 1983 located in Nanshan district, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. It is regarded as the fastest developing university in China, and also one of the "Top 100 Universities in China" and one of the top university which is listed in the World Top Ranking Universities.

Sogang University is both one of Korea's leading research and liberal-arts universities and, despite its size, has been deeply influential in designing the nation's economic development program. Founded on Catholic beliefs inspired by the Jesuit education philosophy, SU has grown to be in the top three private schools and top four universities in the country.

Rooted in the Christian faith, Soongsil University was the first modern university in Korea. From its beginnings as a high school in 1897 to its first steps into tertiary education in 1907 and eventual inauguration as the Soongsil University of today, its goal has been to nurture talent and create well-respected leaders.
Its low acceptance rate and a high admission barrier has established it as a competitive destination.

South China University of Technology is a major public research university in China. It is located in the Tianhe District and Panyu District of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, China. It is a multidisciplinary university focusing on engineering, combined with science, also promoting well coordinated development of management, economics, humanities and law. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education Class A Double First Class Discipline University.

Southeast University is a public research university located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. It was part of one of the oldest universities and the first coeducational university in China.  It is a member of both "Project 985" and "Project 211", and sponsored by the Ministry of Education of China aiming to become a well-known world-class university. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education Class A Double First Class University.

Tongji University  is a comprehensive university located in Shanghai. Established in 1907 by the German government together with German physicians in Shanghai, Tongji is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education Class A Double First Class University. Tongji University is especially renowned for its engineering, business and architecture programs.