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Hong Kong

Founded in Guangzhou in 1888 and re-established in Hong Kong in 1967, Lingnan University aspires to become a leading Asian liberal arts university with international recognition, distinguished by outstanding teaching, learning, scholarship and community engagement. Lingnan University takes pride in the provision of quality whole-person education by combining the best of Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions; a combination of liberal arts with specialised disciplinary education; and an optimal balance between teaching and research. With three Faculties (i.e. Arts, Business and Social Sciences) and a growing Science Unit, the University is committed to providing students with a unique liberal arts education, which is characterised by a broad and interdisciplinary curriculum, small classes, a vibrant residential campus, and abundant global learning opportunities. Named by Forbes magazine as a top 10 liberal arts college in Asia in 2015 and rated high for internationalisation and quality education in global rankings, Lingnan University transforms students through an all-rounded education and prepares them for future success in a rapidly changing world.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts oriented university with over 6,000 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. Adopting the unique “Liberal + Professional” education model, HSUHK aims to nurture young talent with critical thinking, innovative minds, caring attitudes, moral values and social responsibility.

HSUHK features top-quality faculty members, award-winning green campus facilities, innovative degree programmes, unique residential college system combining living and learning, interactive small class teaching, close student-teacher relationship, impactful research, and excellent student development services.

HSUHK was listed the 7th overall and the 1st in Employability in the 2023 AppliedHE ASEAN+ private university assessment. It also earned the AACSB International accreditation for its business programmes, and was listed 18th in “Best Business and Management Universities in China 2023” by Research.com. It was also listed among the top 200 worldwide on “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth” in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021.

Mainland China

Duke Kunshan University

Duke Kunshan University is a Sino-American partnership of Duke University and Wuhan University to create a world-class liberal arts and research university offering a range of academic programs for students from China and throughout the world. A non-profit, joint-venture institution, Duke Kunshan was granted accreditation approval by China's Ministry of Education in September 2013 and welcomed its inaugural class of students in August 2014. With the goal of spearheading the future of higher education, Duke Kunshan is influenced and informed by both Chinese and American traditions of higher education. The shared vision of Duke University and Wuhan University is that Duke Kunshan will help address the changing needs of global higher education. Their rich heritage inspires Duke Kunshan to pursue academic excellence and integrity and to apply classroom knowledge in service to society.

East China Normal University

East China Normal University is situated in Shanghai— a renowned international metropolis with eye-catching architectural landmarks defining its skyline, a rich culture nurturing its people and abundant resources boosting its development.

East China Normal University, founded in October 1951, is one of the most prestigious universities in China, sponsored by the national programs “Project 211,” “Project 985” and the National Double First-rate Program. Adhering to the "Three I" university strategy— “Interdisciplinary, Internationalization and Informatization”, ECNU has, in the past few decades, made enormous achievements in talent training, scientific research, community service and international exchanges. Today, ECNU is a national key comprehensive research university, playing a leading role in teacher education.

Northeast Normal University

Northeast Normal University, originally under the name "Northeast University", was founded in Northeast China in 1946. Established in Changchun in 1949, the university was renamed "Northeast Normal University" (NENU) in 1950. In 1996, NENU was selected as one of the first group of universities given priority in construction in the "211 Project". And in 2004, NENU was approved to establish the graduate school by the Ministry of Education. The comprehensive strength of NENU's disciplines ranked World Top 500 in 2016. Six disciplines of NENU, Marxism, world history, mathematics, chemistry, statistics, materials science and engineering, have been selected into the "Double First-rate" construction disciplines in 2017. NENU has distinctive characteristics, and it has made great achievements. Education and teaching is regarded as the foundation of the school. Over the past 70 years since the establishment of the university, NENU has formed a distinctive school-running characteristic of "Serving Basic Education", being praised as "The Cradle of the People's Teachers".

NYU Shanghai

Jointly established in Shanghai, China by New York University (NYU) and East China Normal University (ECNU), NYU Shanghai is both NYU's third degree-granting campus and the first Sino-US joint research university. NYU Shanghai offers a comprehensive four-year liberal arts undergraduate education and a growing array of graduate studies and is dedicated to world class research. At the forefront of a new breed of global higher education institutions, NYU Shanghai prepares students from China, the United States and over 64 countries from around the world to become accomplished global citizens pursuing lives of satisfaction in the multicultural world of the 21st century. We encourage you to explore our website and learn more about the exciting opportunities NYU Shanghai has to offer.

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is the first Sino-foreign University approved by the Ministry of Education in the People ’s Republic of China. It offers the best of both worlds – students will have the opportunity to live and study in China, while studying at a campus where the first language is English. The university’s mission statement is “Academic Excellence in the Service of Global Citizenship”. All undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Ningbo are conducted entirely in English with the same teaching and evaluation standards as at University of Nottingham UK by staff either seconded from University of Nottingham UK or appointed internationally to University of Nottingham standards. The University is located in Ningbo Higher Education Park on a newly built and dedicated campus with a land area of 887mu. It currently has over 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students on campus and more than 900 teaching and administrative staff from over 70 countries in the world.

Yuanpei College, Peking University

Yuanpei College is named after Yuanpei Cai, the former president of Peking University. It is an experimental base of undergraduate education reform in Peking University. By learning from the successful experience of world's best universities and carrying out liberal arts education, Yuanpei College aims to build up a new talent cultivation mode which embodies the specialty of China and the style of Peking University. It also tries to cultivate high-quality talents with patriotic feelings, international vision, innovative spirit and practical abilities and leading roles in various industries. In Yuanpei College, students choose and arrange their own curriculum and knowledge structure within the discipline of the whole school; under the guidance of the supervisor, they choose their own major according to their own abilities and interests in all majors in all departments of the school.

Taiwan

Fu Jen Catholic University

Fu Jen Catholic University, founded in 1925, is a comprehensive university in Taipei, Taiwan and mainly comprises 12 colleges - Arts, Communication, Education, Fashion & Textiles, Foreign Languages, Human Ecology, Law, Liberal Arts, Management, Medicine, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences - and 50 departments, offering 49 master, 24 in-service master and 12 Ph.D. programs, making the student number exceeds 27,000. Our College of Management is the first AACSB accredited institution of higher education in the Great China area. Our university actively promotes cooperation, including student exchange, dual-degree programs, visiting professors, joint conferences and academic visits with over 380 well-known universities worldwide.

National Chengchi University

Taiwan's Top University in Humanities and Social Sciences
National Chengchi University (NCCU) was founded in 1927 in Nanjing, China and resumed in Taipei, Taiwan in 1954. NCCU is considered to be one of the most prestigious and prominent universities in Taiwan. Known for its humanities and social sciences, NCCU strives for excellent research capacity and results by improving the academic environment to strengthen the existing foundation of research and promoting university-industry cooperation to stimulate cutting-edge research.

International Exchanges and Global Vision
NCCU actively engages in international exchange and partnerships, enhancing students’ professional expertise and drawing ever increasing numbers of students from the globe. NCCU attracts more than 3,000 overseas students from over 70 different countries each year. Such a number accounts for 10% of the student population and comes out on top in all national universities in Taiwan.

National Taiwan University

National Taiwan University (NTU), the most representative university in Taiwan with its well-known liberal academic style and characteristic development of its students according to "Integrity, Diligence, Fidelity, and Compassion," shoulders the important responsibilities of serious academic research and teaching. Through outstanding talent and abundant resources, we will actively deepen international connections and local social responsibilities and continue to build a sustainable campus.

NTU was founded in 1928. As of the 2023 academic year, the school has developed into 16 colleges, 3 professional schools, 60 departments, and 152 graduate institutes, with approximately 34,000 students and approximately 5,700 faculty members. In addition, NTU has signed a total of 1,911 academic cooperation agreements with 762 sister schools from 67 countries. According to the British higher education survey agency Quacquarelli Symonds' (QS) World University Rankings 2025, NTU ranks 68th; according to England's "Times Higher Education" (THE) World University Rankings 2024, NTU ranks 152nd.

Tunghai University

Tunghai University, founded in 1955 as a small college, has grown into an internationally respected university. From the beginning, Tunghai pursued an ideal of holistic education. This approach has proven its value by the growth of our institution. Our Student Labor Program, designed to bridge the gap between scholars and life, is a beacon for young minds that is copied by other institutions and has won international praise.

As Taiwan has changed, so Tunghai has changed, always exploring new areas of academic excellence, while holding firm to our holistic ideals. Past and future meet in a delightful mix of architecture. Professors chat with students in quiet alcoves scattered over the spacious green campus. This is the life of the mind we celebrate. We have also expanded and modernized our physical plant, and upgraded both our faculty and curriculum. Tunghai ranks consistently among the best universities in East Asia.

Japan

International Christian University

International Christian University (ICU) is Japan's first liberal arts college. It was founded in 1953 based on Christian principles, with the aim of "cultivating capable individuals, educated as internationally minded citizens, who will serve both God and people and who will contribute to lasting peace".

ICU offers a fully bilingual education in Japanese and English. The liberal arts education allows students to pursue in-depth study in any of approximately 30 majors through a system of classes with a low student-teacher ratio, classes that prioritize participation and, through the faculty advisory system, office hours and tutorials.

ICU is proud of its tradition of emphasizing interaction throughout the campus community. In addition to the main building where lectures are held, the science building, the library and gymnasium, this verdant 620,000-square-meter campus is also home to student dormitories and faculty and staff residences. Unmistakably, this makes for an environment where students can interact fluently with faculty and staff outside the classroom.

International College of Liberal Arts, Yamanashi Gakuin University

The International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) is a 4-year liberal arts college at Yamanashi Gakuin University in Japan. Founded in 2015 as one of the university’s newer undergraduate faculties, iCLA teaches primarily in English and is committed to a broad education with a curriculum that is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary. Student learn an intuitive and practical curriculum, which incorporates a year of Study Abroad at one of our 70 partner universities in more than 30 countries around the world. Over 60% of both iCLA’s student body and faculty members are from overseas, creating a truly multi-cultural environment. Our community live, learn, work and play on in a purpose-built campus recognized in the list of Selected Buildings/National Universities of Japan by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for its integrated, flexible and open design of learning and living spaces.

Kyushu University

Kyushu University was founded in 1911 to establish itself as a leader in education and research. Currently, it has over 2,000 faculty staff, and 20,000 students, including more than 2,000 international students. Comprehensive in its academic reach, the university has 12 undergraduate departments, 18 graduate schools, and numerous affiliated research centers.

Kyushu University launched School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation in 2018. This brand new school is a new faculty to foster a wide range of knowledge and highly advanced communication skills beyond disciplinary boundaries.

It cultivates professionals who can appropriately identify challenges with a broad perspective and knowledge, flexibly learn from others' insights and capabilities, and take initiative in transdisciplinary work with high-level communication proficiency. We aim to foster professionals who can contribute to society and draw a picture of a bright future.

Rikkyo University

Founded by an Episcopalian Missionary Bishop Channing M. Williams in 1874, Rikkyo University has been recognized as one of the oldest and leading private universities in Japan. Rikkyo University has nearly 20,000 students including 850 international students from more than 40 countries and areas. Under the Rikkyo Global 24 (globalization strategy) along with the Top Global University Project subsidized by the Government of Japan (MEXT) that started in 2014, Rikkyo University has been geared towards advancing globalization.

As the "Academy of Freedom", Rikkyo University is the institution where liberal arts education empowers all the students to explore undiscovered world and learn to fulfill their potential and acquire leadership skills. Global Liberal Arts Program that launched in April 2017 is one of the Rikkyo's recent academic developments. Main campus is located in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Ikebukuro and second campus is located in the suburban area north of Tokyo, Niiza. Rikkyo University offers academic programs in undergraduate and graduate levels leading to doctorate and operates a number of research institutes.

Sophia University

Sophia University, located in the center of Tokyo, is a private Catholic university founded in 1913 by the Jesuits. It is a comprehensive university with 9 undergraduate faculties and 10 graduate schools, known for its international atmosphere, excellent language programs, and outstanding research programs. The student population is over 14,000 including more than 1,400 international students. Sophia University is a leading university for providing innovative educational opportunities and international programs in Japan. The school established the first English-taught program in Japan in 1949 and now provides full-degree programs taught in English such as the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Science and Technology for Greening Science and Green Engineering, and MA/Ph. D. programs in Global Studies, Global Environmental Studies, etc. Since 2014, Sophia University has been selected as one of the 37 Japanese universities for the "Top Global University Project" implemented by the Japanese government. Currently Sophia has academic partnerships with 405 institutions in 85 countries, and exchanges more than 400 students with partners every year.

The College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo

The College of Arts and Sciences was founded on May 31, 1949, when the University of Tokyo (established in 1877) started under the present system. All undergraduate students of the University of Tokyo undertake their first two years of study ("Junior Division") at the College of Arts and Sciences to prepare for the specialized education conducted at the ten Faculties of the University. The Senior Division of the College or the Faculty of Arts and Sciences provides a unique, interdisciplinary, international and advanced curriculum to students in their third and fourth years. It is divided into three departments. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences consists of three sections: Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, Area Studies, and Social and International Relations. The Department of Interdisciplinary Sciences, with four divisions in Science and Technology Studies, Geography and Design Sciences, Informatics, and Earth System and Energy Sciences, as well as a sub-program in Evolutionary Sciences, aims at the integration of the humanities and the social and natural sciences. The Department of Integrated Sciences comprises four divisions in Mathematical Natural Sciences, Matter and Materials Science, Integrated Life Sciences, and Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a sub-program in Sports Sciences. The College instituted its own Graduate School in 1983.

Waseda University

Since our foundation in 2004, the School of International Liberal Studies has had two special characteristics which set it apart from traditional Japanese university departments. One of these is that all classes in the school are taught in English. We recruit about one third of our student body from abroad and have Japanese and International students study together. The other characteristic is that we have a liberal arts curriculum which allows students to choose freely subjects from seven clusters ("Life, Environment, Matter and Information", "Philosophy, Religion and History", "Economy and Business", "Governance, Peace, Human Rights and International Relations", "Communication", "Expression", and "Culture, Mind and Body, and Community"). In addition to our regular four-year International students, every year we welcome over 250 one-year exchange students, mainly from the United States and Europe. The number of our graduates now surpasses 6,000 and the number of nationalities is close to 60, including double degree students from leading universities in Asia. All of our graduates are now pursuing successful international careers in many different fields.

South Korea

Dongguk University

Dongguk University was established in 1906, Buddhist leaders founded Myeongjin School with the spirit of protecting the nation through education, which evolved into Advanced Buddhist School), Central School, Central Buddhist Junior College, and Hyehwa Junior College in turn. The school changed its name to Dongguk College in 1946, which was promoted to a university in 1953, and has developed to this day. Leading the society, Dongguk University is a prestigious private school and the only Buddhist University in Korea, which has produced 250,000 talented graduates working in various sectors, including religious, political, economic, social, educational and cultural spheres, under Buddha's teachings of benevolence and wisdom. The University has now over 21,000 students, including Il-san and Gyeong-ju Campus. The university has 11 schools and 63 departments with faculties in Buddhism, science, engineering, law, medicine, economics, management, education and art. Dongguk University has 280 in 50 Countries Partner Universities. Also has enrolled a total of over 1,600 international students for Degree Program. 2017 Asia University Ranings TOP 82. Dongguk University has faced an era when it can no longer afford to be content with its glorious history and tradition.

Ewha Womans University

Women Intellectuals Pioneering the Future
Since its beginning as Ewha Haktang in 1886, the first women's educational institute in Korea, Ewha has remained at the forefront for over 130 years in Korea's history of female education, and contributed to fostering the talent and academic development of women. Ewha has grown into a world-class university with curriculums across the full academic spectrum of humanities, social science, natural science, engineering, medicine, and arts based on its college of engineering, law school, medical school, college of pharmacy, etc. Ewha aims to be the foremost community of female intelligence in confronting rising challenges and pioneering the future of the world.

Ewha is not a "womens" university, but "womans", keeping each woman's distinctive being intact in its name, and it is our intention to maintain the spirit of Ewha, which respect the uniqueness and individuality of each of Ewha's students.

Kyung Hee University

Kyung Hee University is one of the top private universities and it has been constantly recognized as one of the most internationalized universities in Korea and Asia.

Since its establishment in 1949, Kyung Hee University has pursued the Kyung Hee Spirit of "Scholarship and Peace" as well as the founding principle of "creating a civilized world." For the past 69 years, the University has developed remarkably, contributing to the fulfillment of a "cultural world for humanity" as the leader of the future of academics and the creator of common values for humanity. In particular, the past ten years have witnessed notable growth and a rise in the University's stature through forward-looking and adventurous endeavors in education, research, public service, and praxis.

Seoul National University

Seoul National University (SNU), founded in 1945, is a comprehensive research university located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. As the first national university in Korea, Seoul National University enrolls over 28,000 students annually and has about 350,000 alumni. SNU consists of 16 colleges with 82 departments for undergraduate and 11 professional graduate schools. The number of faculty is over 3,600 and among them, more than 2,000 are full time professors. With regard to the international partnerships, Seoul National University has about 300 university-level partner institutions, about 700 college-level partner institutions, and about 200 research institution partners.

University of Seoul

The University of Seoul (UOS) is a public university funded and supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. UOS has the lowest student-faculty ratio, the highest financial investment per student, and the highest rate of scholarship recipients in South Korea. UOS has focused on research and education on urban sciences unyieldingly in order to address various issues confronted by the industrialized and urbanized Seoul and has top-tier programs of environmental engineering, science in taxation, transportation engineering, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, and urban administration. Every year, UOS hosts almost 1,000 international students who attend our courses for our degree seeking programs, Student Exchange Program, Seoul International Summer Schools, and Korean language and culture programs. Above all, we seek to foster global leaders by providing excellent opportunities for UOS students to connect with outstanding universities around the world.

Yeungnam University

Yeungnam University was established in 1967 by Mr. Chung Hee PARK, Former President of the Korean Central Government by the merger of Daegu College established in 1947 and Chunggu College established in 1950. Yeungnam University is one of the leading private universities located in Gyeongsan City and Daegu Metropolitan City, the 3rd largest city in Korea, with undergraduate and graduate enrollments of 23,513 and 3,236 respectively in 19 colleges, 12 graduate schools, 68 schools and departments.
* Total no. of students: 33,798 (Undergraduate 30,419, Graduate 3,379)
* Number of International/exchange students : Approximately 1,500
* Faculty : 885 / Staff : 293 (as of 2017 August)

Yonsei University

Underwood International College (UIC) is a highly selective, English-language, four-year liberal arts institution, which combines the intimate, elite learning environment of an American-style liberal arts college with the faculty and resources of Korea’s top private research university. UIC students choose from an extensive list of classes conducted entirely in English and taught by a distinguished group of international and Korean scholars. With a student body drawn from around the world, UIC focuses on ensuring that its outstanding students have the intellectual foundation to become exceptional leaders capable of changing the world for the better.

India

Ahmedabad University

Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit research university that offers students a liberal education focused on interdisciplinary learning and research thinking. We mould independent thinkers and compassionate leaders who go on to engage innovatively with the complex challenges of our societies. As a research university, we are committed to the discovery of new ideas, and to the belief that good theory results in good practice.

Ahmedabad University was established in 2009 by the Ahmedabad Education Society to offer a world-class academic experience in one of India’s most vibrant and liveable cities. With a centrally located campus and internationally renowned faculty, it offers one of the most stimulating academic environments in the country. As a comprehensive university, Ahmedabad University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies in areas such as engineering, humanities, management, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts

The Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) was set up in 2011 based on the experiences gained thru offering a 3 year Diploma in Liberal Arts since 2006. Symbiosis International University is a pioneer in setting up India's first liberal arts program. It's been 7 years since SSLA began its journey in offering a holistic liberal arts education which helps students adapt well to different roles in their future. The Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts offers India's only 4-year program and strongly believes in the importance of a more comprehensive education as preparation for career advancement and for the exercise of leadership. The 4 year bachelor degree program that we offer helps students learn the skills, attitudes and abilities that are necessary today to grow into leaders of substance and be happy and successful in their future personal, community and organizational lives. Our alumni are now either working at organizations such as the World Bank, Uber, Global Education Services and think-tanks like Gateway House or pursuing their postgraduate studies at universities such as Johns Hopkins, Australian National University, NYU, University of Pune and New York Film Academy.

Thailand

Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University

Chiang Mai University (CMU) was founded in January 1964 as Thailand’s first provincial university that provided comprehensive higher-level education to the Thai people in the northern region. Faculty of Humanities was one of the three faculties which were established when the university was found. For almost 60 years, CMU’s Faculty of Humanities has been offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for Thai and international students in many subjects such as language, culture, philosophy, history, psychology, librarian and information sciences, tourism, and home and economy. Academic staffs in the faculty have been engaging advanced research and have been able to produce research outputs that have high impact in the Thai and international academic circles. Entering 21st century, the faculty is committed to developing its teaching and research quality to meet the international standards, aiming to become an educational institution from Thailand that can create impact and contributions to the local and global communities.

Mahidol University International College

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) offers an outstanding international education in which English is an official language of instruction. A number of world-class academic programs that are taught by faculty members with various expertise and experience, are available at our institute. MUIC also provides opportunities for students to participate in the study abroad program with universities all over the world. With or student development program, MUIC graduates are prepared for successful career in the global workforce.

MUIC at a glance:

• Mahidol University is ranked No. 1 in Thailand by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019

• Our programs are accredited by professional bodies such as ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), The National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS), and TedQual Certification by UNWTO

• Over 3,000 full-time undergraduates and 300 graduate students

• More than 40 nationalities of students and faculty members

• 16 academics programs plus minor programs

• More than 25 student clubs

• Diversity of teaching & learning activities: Lecture, group work, group learning, case method, project-based learning, interactive lecture, practical exercises in writing and speaking, classroom assessment techniques, and others.

Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education, Thammasat University

The Faculty of Learning Sciences and Education (LSEd) at Thammasat University was founded on September 29, 2014. Unlike other faculties of education in Thailand and elsewhere, LSEd is not a teacher education institution and does not teach that which is particular to the teacher profession. Instead, it lays the foundation that is common to all future and change leaders in education. LSEd’s Bachelor of Arts program in Learning Science covers education, social sciences, liberal arts, and natural sciences. All courses at LSEd, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, are delivered through team-teaching or collaborative teaching, in which at least two lecturers work together on every aspect of the course. LSEd’s lecturers are experienced professionals who help students learn to make connections between different subject areas and understand how diverse topics and different disciplinary perspectives fit together. LSEd has followed a liberal arts approach to education by fostering students to be ethically-engaged and responsible members of society.

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