• University of East Anglia
• University of Hull
• University of Wales, Aberstwyth
• University of Wales, Swansea
• Keele University
• University of Essex

australia

• Griffith University
• Murdoch University

asia

• Akita International University, Japan
• Kansai Gaidai University, Japan
• Sogang University, Korea
• Yonsei University, Korea
• Providence University, Taiwan
• National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

middle east

• Middle East Technical University
  

University of Wales, Aberystwyth

Wales' wild west coast, from which you can see Ireland on a clear day, is the setting for the University at Aberystwyth.  The University was recently graded "excellent" in teaching quality and research by the British Government’s comprehensive assessment of institutions of higher education.  Aberystwyth has a flourishing social, cultural, and sporting scene.  There are musical performances, a film festival, and the university has an on campus Arts Center.  Major subject areas include: accounting and finance, American studies, art & art history, biological sciences, business, education, earth sciences, environmental science, film and television studies, geography, physics, and many others.  For more information visit their website.

University of Wales, Swansea

Long sandy beaches, sea, and salt air— Swansea conjures images of maritime Britain at her best.  Swansea is a city of 200,000 people offering great shopping, theatre, and nightlife.  The University has a reputation for outstanding academics, its social sciences faculty is one of the top ranked internationally.  The University of Wales at Swansea has a deep commitment to international education; almost ten percent of its student body is from overseas.  Despite Swansea’s international appeal it maintains a dynamic Welsh character and pride.  Courses are offered in American studies, anthropology, sociology, applied language, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, philosophy, math, physics, politics, and many other disciplines.  For more information visit their website.  There is also the Study and Internship available!

University of East Anglia

Located in Saxon Norwich the University of East Anglia consistently ranks in polls among the top universities in the United Kingdom.  Much that England has to offer is concentrated here with the city of London less than two hours by train. Some of the subject areas offered at UEA include: art history, business, biology, chemistry, drama, ecology, electronics, earth science, environmental sciences, film, media studies, music, philosophy, politics, and many others.  Its English Literature program is one of the top four programs in the U.K. and is the only one to offer graduate and undergraduate courses in creative writing.  For more information visit their website.

University of Hull

Kingston upon Hull, better known as Hull, is one of England’s most active ports.  Hull is set on the banks of the Humber River and close to the Wolds of East Yorkshire.  The port also gives access to The Netherlands through regular ferry crossings.  University of Hull offers programs in many fields: humanities, sciences, health, social science, and education.  Hull has several unique facilities such as the Institute for Chemistry in Industry, which provides a vital link between theory, research, and practical application.  There is the Centre for Training in Education whose research revolves around exploring new developments in education.  The Language Institute at Hull is one of the largest in the U.K., providing the latest in video, satellite, and computer language learning with the ability to arrange modules in over fifty languages.  In all, the University of Hull provides a fresh look at the British educational experience.  For more information visit their website.

Keele University

Keele University advocates international experience and education, a mind that is stretched by a new experience as one of England’s "top" academic institutions, Keele offers outstanding academic opportunities in a variety of fields: from Business, Finance and Economics to English Literature, International Politics and Biomedical Chemistry.  The University is set on the grounds of an old English stately home surrounded by lakes and woodland, and adjacent to a typical English village.  For more information visit their website.

University of Essex

Leaving London’s Liverpool Street Station you are just an hour's ride away from one of Britain's twelve best universities—Essex.  In the heart of Constable country, the University of Essex houses five schools, all with outstanding research programs.  They have one of the largest faculties in the country with departments including Accounting, Finance, and Management, Art History, Language and Linguistics, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, and Sociology.  The economics department is amongst the most respected in not only Britain, but on the continent as well.  For more information visit their website.

Griffith University

Griffith is a six-campus university with 23,000 students, including 3,000 from over seventy-five different countries.  It has an international reputation for teaching and research.  Areas of study at Griffith are: humanities and social sciences, communication, linguistics, political science, industrial relations, hotel management, law, environmental studies, health and leisure, exercise science, family studies, performing arts, Asian studies, engineering, education, psychology, business, information technology, and music.  Queensland, the Sunshine State, is the fastest growing state in Australia.  It has mild winters, warm summers, forests and beaches and is a safe, clean environment.  Queensland has excellent cultural facilities including art galleries, concert halls and museums. Many recreational activities are also available.  For more information, please visit their website.

Murdoch University

Effective August 2007, the Murdoch exchange program is temporarily suspended.  Contact the Study Abroad Office for updated information.

Murdoch is a vibrant university with an enrollment of 11,500 students.  The campus is located about twenty minutes from Perth city center.  Its peaceful bushland setting makes it one of the most beautiful campuses in Australia. Areas of study at Murdoch include: aboriginal studies, biological sciences (including marine biology), environmental sciences, math, physical sciences, and the arts.  A safe, friendly and inexpensive city of 1.3 million, Perth is large enough to be an exciting and cosmopolitan city and small enough to offer a friendly and relaxed lifestyle.  Long, white sparkling beaches, top wine growing regions and a vast and rugged outback are all within easy reach of Perth.  For more information, please visit their website.
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Akita International University
Akita University is located in Akita City (pop. 336,250) in the Tohoku region of Japan. A small university of about 1200 students, it consists of the departments of Education and Human Studies (including an emphasis on regional studies), Medicine, and Engineering & Resource Science. The Tohoku region has four distinct seasons with short summers and long winters. The 250 year old Kanto Festival in August displays the culture of the Akita Clan every year, and the city has several art museums including works of Tsuguji Fujita and Kanzo Okada in their collections.  For more information, please visit the Akita website.

Kansai Gaidai University

The Kansai Gaidai University of Foreign Studies is located in the city of Hirakata, which is midway between Osaka— a major city of commerce since the eighteenth century, and Kyoto—the ancient capital of Japan.  Kansai Gaidai has an enrollment of over 11,000.  The Asian Studies Program is designed for students from all over the world to gain experience with the culture of Japan as well as its East Asian neighbors.  For this program no previous study of Japanese is necessary.  Kansai Gaidai offers Japanese classes for everyone—from beginner to advanced.  The variety of courses include: business, political science, theatre, literature, ceramics, painting and the arts.  They also offer courses in traditional arts including tea ceremony and calligraphy.  Read more about Kansai Gaidai on their website.

Sogang University

Sogang University in Seoul is the only Jesuit higher educational institution in Korea.  Offering more than 24 different undergraduate majors, about 30% of classes are taught in English.  Sogang offers a special "Study and Work Experience Program" that offers students the opportunity to study for a full semester (Fall or Spring) and then stay on for a 2-month internship programs.  Applicants who are selected for this program receive a tuition waivier, a $2,000 cash scholarship and free enrollment in a Korean language class.  For more information, visit their website.

Yonsei University

Yonsei University in Seoul is recognized at Korea's premier research-oriented private university. University of Utah students have the option of taking Korean language classes or classes from a variety of majors that are taught in English or Korean.  For more information, visit their website.

Providence University

Providence University is located in Shalu, Taichung County, Taiwan and offers some courses taught in English including Business, Literature and Linguistics. Exchange students can also study intensive Chinese at the Chinese Language Education Center. Students with a high level of proficiency are welcome to take classes in Chinese from any academic department. For more information, visit their website.

National Sun Yat-sen University

National Sun Yat-sen University is located alongside the Hsitzu Bay of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Students can study intensive Chinese language at the NSYSU Chinese Language Center or take classes taught in English through the College of Management, College of Liberal Arts, College of Social Science, College of Marine Science or College of Science.  For more information, visit their website.

Middle East Technical University

METU is one of Turkey's most competitive universities with 21,000 students from 50 different countries. Students can take classes in 47 undergraduate programs in the faculties of Architecture, Arts & Sciences (including Social Sciences), Economic and Administrative Sciences, Education, and Engineering. It is located on a spacious campus in Turkey’s capital of Ankara. Ankara is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with numerous archeological sites, and serves as a crossroads of culture and trade between Europe and the Middle East.  For more information, visit their website.

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