Exchange Partner Universities by Region

Gifu University, Japan

Gifu is home to famous tourist destinations including Takayama, a beautiful town in the mountainous Hida region, and Shirakawa-go, a picturesque small village well known for its traditional building style as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Kansai Gaidai University, Japan

"I was able to make friends from all over the world and improve my skills in foreign languages."

–Anonymous USU student

Kobe University, Japan

"My language and problem-solving skills have increased. I believe it made me more confident in myself when presented with huge challenges."

–Charles Hellberg

Seinan Gakuin University, Japan

"I was able to make lots of friends from around the world and especially Japan. I also improved a lot in my language skills. I was able to improve my speaking and listening skills in Japanese and learn a lot about the culture and different subtle aspects of Japanese life."

–Anonymous USU student

University of Tsukuba, Japan

"I was able to see the art from Japan's wonderful history up close and learn from my professors there, with their unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives. I was able to participate in a sculpture exhibition in Tokyo, something I never thought I'd be able to do."

–Jenna Coffin

Waseda University, Japan

"While studying abroad I was faced with challenges and opportunities to do things such as teach people in Japanese, as well as make friends from Japan as well as countries from all around the world. I was also able to experience cultural things such as kabuki, sumo wrestling, flower arranging, tea ceremonies, festivals, dances, and even climbed Mt. Fuji to see the sunrise!"

–Colter Christensen

Yokohama National University, Japan

"My goals were to A) improve my Japanese language ability, to B) make a lot of friends from various countries to C) travel to other Asian countries while in Japan and D) to become fully independent and comfortable to live and survive in a foreign country by myself. I achieved all of these goals-- I was able to get JLPT N1, make friends from all over the world, travel to 3 other countries while in Japan, and I feel more confident in my ability to sustain myself."

–Anonymous USU student

Hongik University, South Korea

Hongik University is the most popular and top university in Korea in the department of art and design.

Keimyung University, South Korea

KU is located in Daegu, Korea's third-largest city, which is situated in the southern part of Korea. It takes only 99 minutes to get from Seoul to Daegu by KTX (Express Train) while Gyeongju (ancient capital of the Sila dynasty) and the east coast are only one hour's drive away.

Korea University, South Korea

Established in 1905, Korea University is widely regarded as one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education, and is one of the SKY (the 3 most prestigious universities in South Korea).

Feng Chia University, Taiwan

"I feel like I learned so much about who I am and what matters to me. Relationships and people matter more to me and I have done better at nurturing those relationships. I also changed my future plans regarding a career."

–Brooke Wayment

National Central University, Taiwan

"Language benefits and I simply received joy from the experience."

–Jason Seedall

National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

Strong in Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, and Natural Resource, NCHU offers a unique course in the science of beer brewing and tea processing.

National Taiwan University, Taiwan

"I improved my Chinese language skills, I made friends with Taiwanese students and spent time with them at home, I traveled to agricultural museums, I traveled to beautiful beaches, I met an extremely influential professor who I hope to work with in the future on the influence of lobbying on policy outcome."

–Anonymous USU student

Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan

Samarkand State University has more than 18 thousand students, almost 1000 academic staff, and 18 Faculties. The University is planning to celebrate its 600 years anniversary in September 2020 as a successor of Ulughbek Madarasah from the 15th Century.

Southern Cross University, Australia

"My worldview expanded so much with all the unique people I met. I have friends from all over the world now and I feel as though I have become very patient and a lot more open-minded because of this. Education-wise, this experience was also beneficial. I had a class I really, really struggled in for the first time in my life and I had to learn how to study hard in order to just pass the class. This taught me to work hard even in a field I felt I was severely lacking knowledge in. It also taught me better time management skills, since many of my friends were taking easier classes and therefore could hang out all of the time. Overall, going abroad may have been the best decision of my life and it changed me for the better!"

–Kinsey Brashears

University of Western Sydney, Australia

"…Studying abroad solidified my knowledge that [it is] good to befriend people that are different than you, and recognize that there are almost always more similarities than differences."

–Isabella Wetzler

American University of Armenia

"I did achieve my goals because I got a different kind of education and made connections globally. I experienced new cultures and lifestyles that gave me a great eye-opening experience."

–Anonymous USU student, Fall 2019

University of Innsbruck, Austria

The “Language Centre“ (=“Sprachenzentrum”; short: “ISI”) offers a special German class for beginners for our incoming international students.

IUT Annecy Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France

The University Institute of Technology (IUT) boasts an exceptional environment at the foot of mountains and overlooking Lake Annecy. Bordering on both Italy and Switzerland, and close to Germany, the Rhône-Alpes region is at the heart of Europe. OPDD students can choose from the following programs: Outdoor Softgoods & Development, Outdoor International Sales & Promotion, and Outdoor Marketing & Communications.

Universite de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France

 "I grew personally, in my language skills, in my worldview, and as a plus, I have things to add to my resume."

–Anonymous USU student

European University Viadrina, Germany

"...The greatest take away from my exchange was the relationships from around the world. I have made friends from Mexico, Poland, Russia, Georgia, England, and Germany. My international relationships made me more accepting of other cultures and gave me a global perspective in regard to business..."

–Luke L. Flynn

Hochschule Anhalt, Germany

We work with our students on contemporary issues - sustainability, climate protection, demographic change and perspectives for our urban coexistence.

Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten, Germany

"I took a German language course while there in Germany and as well I tried to talk with locals. This vastly helped me improve my skills and confidence in my German."

–Michael Zurcher

Hanze University Groningen, Netherlands

Hanze University of Applied Sciences is a large, comprehensive university of applied sciences that has been educating skilled and committed professionals for over two centuries.

University of Groningen, Netherlands

As the economic and cultural capital of the region, the city enjoys a bustling reputation. Courses in Dutch literature and art studies, economics, international business, marketing, management, and psychology are taught in English.

St. Petersburg University, Russia

"My study abroad experience in Russia was enough to justify my overall decision to go to Utah State University. It made my undergraduate experience better than I ever could have imagined. I know that the things I learned abroad, both culturally and linguistically, will serve me for the rest of my life, both professionally and personally."

–Kristian Fors

University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

"This was an incredible experience! I set goals before going and was able to accomplish them and more. I benefited academically, personally, and professionally."

–Anonymous USU student

Universidad de La Rioja, Spain

La Rioja is where the Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla, cradle of the first words written in the Spanish language, are situated: sites included in UNESCO`s World Heritage List in 1996.

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Founded as a new university in 1992, but with roots dating back to 1843 when the Nottingham Government School of Design was initially established, which still exists within the university today.

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

"My goals upon beginning my study abroad were to become more capable and self-reliant in new situations, to learn to love another culture and its diversity, and to see other parts of the world. I was able to accomplish all three, and absolutely loved my experience in doing so!"

–Arianna Towne

Pontificia Universidade Catolica

PUC-RIO is internationally recognized as one of the top five universities in Brazil and one of the two best in Rio de Janeiro. The campus is located in Gávea, a charming forested seaside community.

Universidade Federal de Goias

Highlighted courses include a Portuguese Language and Local Culture Immersion course and a Portuguese for Foreigners course.

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

Living with a host family is the alternative that PUCV has for International Students. Students are placed in the homes of Chilean families during their stay at PUCV and will interact with the culture in different environments.