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ARGENTINA
Universidad de Belgrano
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the Ministry of Education of Argentina as a
degree awarding institution of undergraduate and graduate education.
Transcript​: Universidad de Belgrano
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Argentina program, is located at
Universidad de Belgrano. Founded in 1964, Belgrano is accredited by the Ministry
of Education in Argentina as a degree awarding institution of undergraduate and
graduate education. Belgrano is the #48 University in Latin America according to
2015 QS University Rankings.
AUSTRALIA
Bond University
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited Australian university by the Tertiary Education
Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Transcript​: Bond University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester on the Gold Coast program is located at Bond
University. Founded in 1915, Bond is AACSB-accredited and accredited by the
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) .
James Cook University
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and
Workplace Relations of Australia
Transcript​: James Cook University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Tropical North Queensland program is
located at James Cook University. Founded in 1970, James Cook is accredited by
the Department of Education and the Employment and Workplace Relations of
Australia. James Cook University is ranked in the top 4% of universities in the
world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The university is a leader in
teaching and research addressing critical challenges facing both the Tropics and
rest of the world.
La Trobe University
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and
Workplace Relations of Australia and a member of IRUA (Innovative Research
Universities of Australia).
Transcript​: La Trobe University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Melbourne program is located at La Trobe
University. Founded in 1964, La Trobe is an AACSB member and is accredited by
the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia,
and a member of Innovative Research Universities of Australia (IRUA). La Trobe is
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recognized as Australia’s best university for research in Microbiology and equal
ranked in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Veterinary Science (Excellence in
Research for Australia 2012). Its main campus is situated in one of the world's
most liveable cities, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Macquarie University
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and
Workplace Relations of Australia
Transcript​: Macquarie University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Sydney program is located at Macquarie
University. Founded in 1964, Macquarie is accredited by the Department of
Education and the Employment and Workplace Relations of Australia. Its
graduate school is AACSB-accredited. Macquarie is ranked in the top 2% of
universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World
Universities.
University of Newcastle
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by The Department of Education, Employment and
Workplace Relations of Australia
Transcript​: University of Newcastle
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Newcastle program is located at the
University of Newcastle. Founded in 1951, Newcastle is AACSB-accredited and
accredited by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations of Australia. According to QS World University Rankings, the University
of Newcastle is recognized as Australia’s #1 University under 50 years of age and
ranked top 100 in the world for engineering, technology, and computer science.
CHINA
Tsinghua University
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited research university and a member of the prestigious
C9 League of universities (similar to our Ivy League).
Transcript​: Tsinghua University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in China program is located at Tsinghua
University. Founded in 1911, Tsinghua is an AACSB-accredited research university
and member of the prestigious C9 League of universities. According to the 2015
QS World Rankings, Tsinghua University is ranked the top Chinese university, top
BRIC university, and #47 overall university in the world. The current and former
presidents of China are both alumni of the university.
COSTA RICA
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Universidad Veritas
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education and
authorized by the National Council of Private Higher Education (Consejo Nacional
de Enseñanza Superior Privada, or CONESUP)
Transcript​: Universidad Veritas
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Costa Rica program is located at
Universidad Veritas. Founded in 1976, Veritas is accredited by the Costa Rican
Ministry of Education and authorized by the National Council of Private Higher
Education (Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Privada, or CONESUP).
Recognized as the first private university in Costa Rica, Veritas is well-regarded
for architecture and design.
CZECH REPUBLIC
University of Economics, Prague (Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze)
Accreditation(s)​: ​Certified with EPAS accreditation by the European Foundation
for Management Development
Transcript​: University of Economics
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Prague is located at the University of
Economics, Prague (Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze). Founded in 1953, the
University of Economics is certified with EPAS accreditation by the European
Foundation for Management Development.
ECUADOR
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Accreditation(s)​: ​Ecuadorian Council of Evaluation and Accreditation of High
Education
Transcript​: Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Ecuador and our Semester in the Galapagos
are located at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Founded in 1988, the
university is accredited by the Ecuadorian Council of Evaluation and
Accreditation of High Education. Universidad San Francisco de Quito ranks as
one of the three-top universities (category A) in the ranking of Ecuadorian
universities.
ENGLAND
University of Roehampton
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Accreditation(s)​: Ministry of State for Universities, Science and Cities and also
the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
Transcript​: University of Roehampton
Academic Highlight: ​Our London Semester program is located at the University of
Roehampton. Founded in 1975, Roehampton is accredited by the Ministry of State
for Universities, Science, and Cities and also the Quality Assurance Agency for
Higher Education (QAA). Roehampton is the most research intensive modern
university in the UK, according to Higher Education Funding Council for England.
University of Westminster
Accreditation(s)​: Privy Council of the United Kingdom and Ministry of State for
Universities, Science and Cities
Transcript​: University of Westminster
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester at the University of Westminster program is
located at the University of Westminster. Founded in 1838, Westminster is
accredited by the Privy Council of the United Kingdom and Ministry of State for
Universities, Science, and Cities. The 2013 QS World University Rankings ranked
the university's Media, Communications, and Journalism 1st (UK), 2nd (EU), 19th
(World). The Complete University Guide (CUG) ranked the university's Art &
Design within the top ten in the UK (6th) for 2014.
FRANCE
IAU College
Accreditation(s)​: IAU College (formerly the Institute for American Universities)
holds an Absolute Charter awarded by the Regents of the State University of New
York, is registered with the French Ministry of Education and recognized by the
Recteur of the Université d’Aix-Marseille.
Transcript​: IAU College transcript
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Aix-en-Provence program is located at IAU
College (formerly the Institute for American Universities). Founded in 1957, IAU
holds an Absolute Charter awarded by the Regents of the State University of New
York, is registered with the French Ministry of Education, and recognized by the
Recteur of the Université d’Aix-Marseille.
Institute Catholique de Paris
Accreditation(s)​: Privy Council of the United Kingdom and Ministry of State for
Universities, Science and Cities
Transcript​: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Paris program is located at Institute
Catholique de Paris. Founded in 1875, Institute Catholique de Paris is accredited
by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France.
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GERMANY
Valparaiso University of Chicago at Reutlingen University
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the US Higher Learning Commission
Transcript​: Valparaiso (US transcript)
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Germany program is run by Valparaiso
University of Chicago at Reutlingen University. Founded in 1859, Valparaiso is
accredited by a number of organizations, including The Higher Learning
Commission and AACSB.
GHANA
University of Cape Coast
Accreditation(s)​: Accredited by the National Accreditation Board under the
Ministry of Education.
Transcript​: University of Cape Coast
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Ghana program is located at the University
of Cape Coast. Founded in 1962, Cape Coast is accredited by the National
Accreditation Board under the Ministry of Education.
GREECE
Hellenic American University
Accreditation(s)​: Hellenic American University is accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Transcript​: Hellenic American University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Greece program is located at the Hellenic
American University. Founded in 2004, HAU is accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
USA- HAWAII
Hawaii Pacific University
Accreditation(s)​: Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of
the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Transcript​: Hawaii Pacific University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Hawaii program is located at Hawaii Pacific
University. Founded in 1965, HPU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission
for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges.
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IRELAND
Dublin City University
Accreditation(s)​: Department of Education and Skills, Ireland
Transcript​: Dublin City University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Dublin program is located at Dublin City
University. Founded in 1975, DCU is accredited by the Department of Education
and Skills, Ireland.
University of Limerick
Accreditation(s)​: Department of Education and Skills, Ireland
Transcript​: University of Limerick
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Limerick program is located at the
University of Limerick. Founded in 1972, the University of Limerick is accredited
by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland.
ITALY
American University of Rome
Accreditation(s)​: Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education, an accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Secretary of
Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation *The American
University of Rome is a member of the following organizations:
The Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of American International Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
The European Association for International Education
The European Council of International Schools
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
The American International Consortium of Academic Libraries
Transcript​: American University of Rome
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Rome program is located at the American
University of Rome. Founded in 1969, the AUR is regionally accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting organization
recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation
Florence University of the Arts
Accreditation(s)​: FUA is accredited by the Region of Tuscany, as delegated by the
Ministry of Education and students can receive a University of South Florida
transcript *FUA is also reviewed yearly for European quality certification:
Certified by IMQ S.p.A. –ISO 9001:2008 Cert. N. 9175.FLRU
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Transcript​: University of South Florida
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Florence program is located at Florence
University of the Arts. Founded in 1997, FUA is accredited by the Region of
Tuscany, as delegated by the Ministry of Education. U.S. students can receive a
University of South Florida transcript.
Umbra Institute
Accreditation(s)​: Our Semester in Perugia program is located at the Umbra
Institute, who school of record is Connecticut College, which is accredited by the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Transcript​: Umbra Institute Grade Report with Connecticut College transcript for
extra fee
Academic Highlight: ​The Umbra Institute was ranked #1 mid-sized university in
Italy, according to l Censis, Centro Studi Investimenti Sociali, a socio-economic
research institute.
NEW ZEALAND
University of Otago
Accreditation(s)​: The Committee on University Academic Programmes of
Universities New Zealand is responsible for ensuring that New Zealand university
academic programmes meet quality standards. Otago is a public research
university whose business school has the double accreditation of EQUIS and
AACSB
Transcript​: University of Otago
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester on the South Island program is located at
University of Otago. Founded in 1869, the public research university's business
school owns the "double accreditation" of EQUIS and AACSB. The Committee on
University Academic Programmes of Universities New Zealand is responsible for
ensuring that New Zealand university academic programmes meet quality
standards. Otago is ranked 8th in the world for Dentistry and 64th in Life
Sciences and Medicine.
Victoria University of Wellington
Accreditation(s)​: The Committee on University Academic Programmes of
Universities New Zealand is responsible for ensuring that New Zealand university
academic programmes meet quality standards. VUW is a public research
university whose business school has the "triple accreditation" of EQUIS, AMBA
and AACSB
Transcript​: Victoria University of Wellington
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester on the North Island program is located at
Victoria University of Wellington. Founded in 1897, the public research
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university's business school owns the "triple accreditation" of EQUIS, AMBA, and
AACSB. The Committee on University Academic Programmes of Universities New
Zealand is responsible for ensuring that New Zealand university academic
programmes meet quality standards. Victoria is ranked 229th globally, 45th in
Law and Legal Studies, and 59th in Arts and Humanities.
OMAN
Center for International Learning
Accreditation(s)​: University of North Georgia
Transcript​: CIL Transcript or University of North Georgia for extra fee of $300
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Oman program is located at the Center for
International Learning. The CIL is accredited by the University of North Georgia.
PERU
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Accreditation(s)​: Ministerio de Educación, Perú
Transcript​: Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Cusco and our Semester in Lima programs
are located at Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola. Founded in 1995, Universidad
San Ignacio de Loyola is accredited by Ministerio de Educación, Perú.
SCOTLAND
Edinburgh Napier University
Accreditation(s)​: Recognized by the Privy Council and a member of the
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU and the European University
Association (EUA) ​Transcript​: Edinburgh Napier University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Edinburgh program is located at Edinburgh
Napier University. Founded in 1964, Edinburgh Napier University is recognized by
the Privy Council and a member of the Association of Commonwealth
Universities (ACU) and the European University Association (EUA). In 2014 the
university was considered by Eduniversal to be the 31st best business school in
the UK.
University of Stirling
Accreditation(s)​: Recognized by the Privy Council and a member of the
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU and the European University
Association (EUA)
Transcript​: University of Stirling
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Stirling program is located at the University
of Stirling. Founded in 1967, the University of Stirling is recognized by the Privy
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Council and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
and the European University Association (EUA). The university ranks 101st in the
world for Communications and Media Studies and top 300 for Arts and
Humanities.
SOUTH AFRICA
Stellenbosch University
Accreditation(s)​: Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa.
Stellenbosch is a public research university whose business school holds EQUIS
accreditation.
Transcript​: Stellenbosch University
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in South Africa program is located at
Stellenbosch University. Founded in 1918, Stellenbosch University is accredited
by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa. Stellenbosch
is a public research university and has the only business school in Africa with
"triple accreditation" – EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB. The university ranked #17 in
2015 BRICS & Emerging Economies Ranking and a top 50 University for
Development Studies.
SPAIN
Barcelona School for International Studies
Accreditation(s)​: Barcelona School for International Studies is accredited by
Jacksonville University.
Transcript​: Jacksonville University
Academic Highlight: ​Barcelona School for International Studies school of Record
is Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL, a private, AACSB-accredited U.S.
university.
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
Accreditation(s)​: Ministry of Education and Science.
Transcript​: Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in Madrid program is located at Universidad
Antonio de Nebrija. Founded in 1995, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija is
accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Accreditation(s)​: Ministry of Education and Science.
Transcript​: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is
located at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in
1968, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is accredited by the Ministry of
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Education and Science. The university ranks as the #3 university in Spain and
#190 in the world by QS.
University of Barcelona
Accreditation(s)​: Ministry of Education and Science.
Transcript​: University of Barcelona
Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester at the University of Barcelona is located at the
University of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 1450, UB is accredited by
the Ministry of Education and Science. The university ranks as the #1 University in
Spain and ranked 166th in the world by QS. It also ranks top 50 in the world for
Philosophy and #62 for Natural Science
THAILAND
Mahidol University
Accreditation(s)​: Ministry of Education, Thailand
Transcript​: Mahidol University
Academic Highlight: ​#1 University in Thailand according to 2015-2016 Times
Higher Education World University Report and topuniversities.com. Also ranked
one of Asia's top 50 Universities.
Chiang Mai University
Accreditation(s)​: Ministry of Education, Thailand
Transcript​: Chiang Mai University
Academic Highlight: ​#2 University in Thailand according to 2015-2016 Times
Higher Education World University Report
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