Receiving Universities

The University of the Arts, London leads the world’s art, design, and creative education. In this iconic cultural capital, UAL nurtures you, drawing you into a community inspired by its neighbors of internationally renowned museums, galleries, and artist-run exhibits.

London is an urban metropolis with a global population of more than eight million people who speak 300 languages. When you join UAL, you stand alongside 9,000 international and 15,000 domestic students, each following in the footsteps of creative disruptors such as Jarvis Cocker, Tracey Emin, and Gilbert & George.

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.

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 the finest of future generations. 

Penn has affiliations with over 25 Nobel Laureates, including economist Lawrence Klein, physicist Raymond Davis Jr, and many heads of state. Penn’s arts and sciences programs rank in the national top 10, and graduate prospects are among the brightest in the world, with Penn boasting more billionaire alumni than any other university globally and one of the highest numbers of graduates who become Fortune 500 CEOs.

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.

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.

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.

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.