Universities in German Cities

Baden-Wurttemberg, a state located in southwest Germany, is a popular destination for international students due to its highly renowned universities and its beautiful landscapes. As universities here are in smaller cities with less expats, students in this area are often looking for a more immersive study abroad experience.

Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Heidelberg
Expore Old Town Heidelberg on the way up to the castle
 Heidelberg University

Founded in 1386 and ranking 55th in the World University Rankings, Heidelberg University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Western Europe. It performs best in the sciences. More than 20% of the student body consists of international students from around 130 countries. Also, more than one-third of its doctoral students are international students. One thing to note, though, is that many of the university's classes are in German, so make sure to pack that German-English Dictionary if you decide to study here.

 Schiller International University

Schiller International University is a true international university, with campuses in the US and Europe. The main campus is actually in Florida, but the first and largest campus is in Heidelberg, Germany and originally began as a study abroad program in Germany for Americans. It now serves students from over 100 countries. Many study abroad programs utilize the university because it is accredited in the United States and based on the American system of education. All classes on all campuses are taught in English. The programs on offer are generally more career-based, including two-year and four-year programs.

 Hochschule Furtwangen University

HFU is a small university located in Baden-Wurttemberg, focused on the applied sciences. Despite its size, its International Business Management program is ranked second in the country, and it is well known for its computer science and engineering programs. most favorably with its competitors. The university, which is comprised of about 13% international students, ranked first among all universities in Germany in one survey of international student satisfaction, and it has more than 100 partner universities.

 University of Freiburg

With 16% of its student body coming from 120 nations besides Germany, University of Freiburg in Baden-Wurttemberg aims to please international students. The university also offers popular intensive German language courses at its Language Teaching Center, which draws students from more than 50 countries during semester breaks to learn German. The Global Studies Program, a distinguished international master's program in English, is also a big draw for international students.

Universities in Munich

Germany's highest ranking university, Technische Universitat Munchen, or TUM, comes in 53rd on the World University Rankings, just above Heidelberg University. It excels in the more technical disciplines, like engineering. The university host some 5,000 international students, making up about 16% of its student population. Because of the university's strength in research and engineering, it has partnerships with a number of prestigious universities, including U.S. schools such as MIT, Stanford, Cornell, and Georgia Tech. The university also has strong partnerships across Europe and Asia.

 Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

One of Germany's oldest universities, LMU ranks 60th in the QS World University Rankings, just below rivals TUM and Heidelberg. Almost 15% of its student population is international students. The university offers more than 100 areas of study, and an increasingly large number of its classes are offered in English to cater to international students, particularly in the fields of business, management, psychology, and physics.

Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3

Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 University

French degrees

Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 University offers a wide range of courses :
11 Undergraduate degree courses
19 Master's degree courses offering a wide range of courses to choose from, over 60 specialized fields.

15 Professional undergraduate degrees
4 DUTs (2 year institute of technology diploma)
2 DEUSTs (2 year diploma)

Lyon is the first university city in France (after Paris) with 120,000 students, 13% of whom are foreign students. There are around 30 establishments, offering an extremely wide range of higher education courses.

The research sector is very active: 10,000 researchers and teaching-researchers work in 510 public and private laboratories.

A city full of history and culture

The historical site of Lyon is home to an exceptional architectural and urban heritage. For this reason, UNESCO classed it as part of the World Heritage in 1998.

Lyon has an Opera House and a national symphony orchestra, a national centre for contemporary art, a house of dance, the Lumière cinema institute in homage to the 1st film in the history of cinema (which was made in Lyon) and a wide variety of sites of artistic creation.

There is an exceptional range on offer in all fields: film, theatre, music, dance, museums, theme cafés, university public lectures and more. Many major events punctuate cultural life: for example, the biennial dance festival, the biennial contemporary art festival, the science festival, the Nuits de Fourvière (popular and classical concerts, plus theatre, from the Roman amphitheatre). And, every year, on 8 December, the city is illuminated for the Festival of Light.

Grenoble Institute of Technology

By mixing training activities in key technologies, research and industrial partnership, Grenoble Institute of Technology meets todays major challenges : Micro and nanotechnologies, Energy, Digital world, Environment, Industry (globalisation and innovation)

Key figures

5,439 students (4162 students enrolled at Masters level)
1,200 Master's degrees awarded
300 PhD degrees awarded
382 academic full time staff
40,000 Alumni all over the world
143 million euros budget
175 patents and softwares
Grenoble Institute of Technology runs currently 6 Schools of engineering in key technologies:

Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences
Information Management Sciences (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Telecommunications)
Advanced Systems and Networks
Industrial Engineering
Paper science, Print Media and Biomaterials
Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics and Materials Science
Grenoble Institute of Technology is a leader amongst European technology universities. Its high-quality engineering degree courses and doctorates and cutting-edge research put it firmly at the heart of European higher education.

30 laboratories:

23 in Grenoble campus
7 off-shore labs (FV-PPL, ICCMS, LAS2M, LAFMIA, LITAP, MICA, ReaDiLab) located in 6 countries (China, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Vietnam)
4 technological platforms

AIP PRIMECA: resource and competence centre for industrial automation
CIME NANOTECH: 1st European platform dedicated to micro and nanotechnologies
CMTC: Technological instrument consortium for material characterization
PREDIS: Innovation and training centre, experimentation on energy
Our Institute is one of the 6 co-location centres in the KIC InnoEnergy launched by the EIT (European Institute of Technology and Innovation), a testimony of our international standing.

Grenoble Institute of Technology works closely with the local industry (hundreds of cooperation with major companies such as ST Microelectonics, IBM, EDF, Schneider Electrics, Caterpillar, HP), and is a major player in the French and European research and development. Our Institute has participated in founding internationally renowned centers such as Minatec (1st European institution dedicated to Micro and Nanotechnologies), Minalogic (Research and Development for Micro and Nanotechnologies and Embedded Software), Tenerrdis (Research and Development of Renewable Energies providing high-level fundamental research and industrial partnerships in order to facilitate technology transfer, academia-industry partnership and development of innovation on Energy and Computer Science). Within the IRT Nanoelectronics (Institute for technological research), Grenoble Institute of Technology is among the 3 major global ecosystems for micro-nanotechnologies.

Specific international programmes @ Grenoble Institute of Technology

Communication systems
Computer engineering
Fluid Mechanics & Energetics
Bio-refinery, bio-energy, bio-products, bio-materials
Nuclear engineering
Hydraulic engineering
Functionalized Advanced Materials
Materials Science for Nuclear Energy
Micro- and Nanotechnologies
Electrical Engineering for smart grids and buildings
Pulp and paper science
Responsible design
Image and signal processing
Latest International Rankings

102 in TOP Universities QS World rankings 2011 and appears at the 2 rank French universities behind Polytechnique Paris.
Grenoble Institute of Technology is member of Cluster (12 leading universities in science and technology in Europe), EurAce, CDEFI, RESCIF and Campus France.

Grenoble, an exceptional & attractive location

2 Airports & TGV access
22 winter sports resorts
European capital of nanotechnologies
#One for cooperation between private & public research
2nd French student city
65,000 students & 10,000 international students

Computer Science Degree Programs

We offer a wide range of courses that prepare you to be an experienced software professional in Java, C, C#, .NET, Oracle, Visual Basic, Python, PHP, Android and SQL, to name a few.

Internet Programming

Surfing the Web has been part of our daily life. Web Programming will teach you how to program on both client and server sides. You will gain hands-on experiences on setting, configuring, administrating web server.

Game Design and Development

If you like to play computer games, and want to write your own, then Introduction to Game Design, Game Development, Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence are must-take. You may also want to choose the Game Development Option as your major.

Apply What You Learn

We emphasize real world applications. You will find the skills learned from Computer Programming, Android Programming, Applications Programming in C# and .NET, Advanced Applications Programming in Java, Interactive Systems Design, C and UNIX Systems Programming, Database, Computer Networking, Computer Security, and Software Engineering to be very attractive to your future employers.

Hardware and System Programming

You certainly want to know what’s going on under the cover of a computer. We will explain them to you in Computer Organization, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems.

Strong Foundation

A solid foundation is important for advancement in your career. We offer Data Structures, Programming Languages, Discrete Structures and Graph Theory, to name a few.

University of Central Missouri

Welcome to the MS in Computer Science program at the University of Central Missouri - the high quality and most affordable computer science masters program in the state of Missouri. The University of Central Missouri is consistently ranked by the Princeton Review and the U.S. News & World Report as one of the best universities in the Midwest region which consists of 12 states. In addition, we are proud to be the largest MS in Computer Science program in the state of Missouri. This program is designed to produce senior computer professionals in the computer industry, and its focus is on the application of technology to solve a variety of practical problems.

Computer Science faculty at UCM are actively engaged in research activities which result in peer-reviewed publications and externally funded grants. Our faculty's research projects are well funded by both federal/state governments and industries. While National Science Foundation (NSF), Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) are examples for federal/state funding, Google and Nvidia are representatives for industrial funding.

Computer Science program's labs are equipped with state-of-the-art computing software through major corporate license agreements such as Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance (MSDNAA), Oracle Academy and VMware.

Program Outcome

The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Design, implement, and analyze algorithms in appropriate contemporary computer programming languages.
Design, implement, and analyze computer systems and system software using theoretical and applied knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.
Develop and maintain medium to large scale application software using theoretical and applied knowledge of software engineering and project management.
Design and analyze computer and communications networks using theoretical and applied knowledge of computer networking and security.
Design and implement database systems using theoretical and applied knowledge of discrete structures, data structures, and relational database systems.
Address the needs of society with a sense of professionalism.
Adapt to a dynamic multidisciplinary technological environment through teamwork, ethical concerns, and effective communication.
Enter a career in computer science related industry.
Stay abreast of advancements in the area of computer science.
Full time student with no deficiencies can expect to complete this program in two academic years. Our graduates enjoy excellent job placement rate and are employed by companies such as Cerner, Garmin, J.P. Morgan, Subway, DST, Aflex, Mastercard and many others.

University of New Hampshire

The University of New Hampshire is a vibrant place: a land-, sea-, and space-grant university where undergraduate and graduate students engage in daily discovery and the intellectual excitement of doing research with their faculty mentors. University of New Hampshire offers most services for students, faculty and staff right on campus, such as academic advising, stores, diners, health services and libraries. University of New Hampshire is one of nine universities in the nation to hold top-tier status as a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution. University of New Hampshire enrolls 2,400 graduate students from 44 states and 49 countries; and 11,000 undergraduates. UNH offers 20 doctoral programs and 60 master’s degrees in disciplines ranging from accounting to zoology. The full-time faculty numbers 600. University of New Hampshire is consistently ranked among the top 125 research universities. The most recent National Science Foundation data show that UNH ranks 38th in research expenditures among all universities and colleges without a medical school. In 2006, UNH topped the $1 billion mark for total external awards. The University of New Hampshire combines the living and learning environment of a New England liberal arts college with the breadth, spirit of discovery, and civic commitment of a land-grant research institution. An education at the University of New Hampshire is an adventure in discovery. Whether our academic programs are founded in the humanities or life sciences, engineering or the physical sciences, they are grounded in inquiry-based learning. Undergraduate and graduate students alike develop close supportive learning relationships with world-class faculty.


Durham, home od the University of New Hampshire is located in New Hampshire's seacoast area. Nicely situated an hour from Boston, MA and Portland, ME. If skiing, hiking, kayaking, swimming or skating are on your must do list, Durham is also an hour away from the White Mountains, one of the most beautiful regions in the country. The town of Durham has a variety of stores to meet most student needs. If you don't find it there, you can take Wildcat Transit to other shopping centers in Newington, Portsmouth or Dover.

University_of_New_Hampshire_housingThe housing application process for first-year students at University of New Hampshire begins in early December. There are three different areas to choose between, and in each areas there are different houses and halls. Visit the University of New Hampshire for more information.

University of Alaska Anchorage

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UUA) is situated in Alaska's biggest city, Anchorage, and comprises six teaching units on the Anchorage campus:

    The Collage of Education

    The Collage of Health & Social Welfare

    The Collage of Arts & Sciences

    The Collage of Business & Public Policy

    The Collage of Community & Technical College

    The School of Engineering

Being Alaska's largest post-secondary institution, UUA also has four community campuses; Prince William Sound Community College, Matanuska-Susitna College, Kodiak College and Kenai Peninsula College.

UUA's mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement and creative expression. Being and open university, UUA is fully committed and dedicated to serve the state's and the community's higher education needs.

The University of Alaska Anchorage offers a wide range of Bachelor's & Master's degrees, as well as vocational and professional certificates, in over 150 different fields, including human services, education, arts, sciences, health sciences and business.

With programs combining both theory and practice, UUA's students learn practical job skills and develop a strong educational foundation that prepares them for graduate of professional schools and the workplace.

The university is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Set in a diverse and inclusive environment, UUA's programs leads to occupational endorsements; undergraduate and graduate certificates; and associate’s, baccalaureate and graduate degrees.

University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln provides an outstanding campus with inspirational teaching and fantastic facilities located in the heart of England with excellent academic credentials and a proud heritage dating back to 1861.

A number of the university’s courses are ranked in the top ten in the UK for student satisfaction and the university has a rapidly growing international reputation for academic excellence and research.

Many of the programs at the University of Lincoln are rooted in industry and have excellent links with major global employers to ensure that students have the best opportunities for their future careers.

As many as 91 per cent of University of Lincoln graduates were in employment or further study within six months of graduating, according to the latest survey, as the university is committed to ensuring that students are prepared for a successful career through work placements, internships, volunteering research and connections with industry.

The University of Lincoln welcomes students from around the world to become part of a thriving academic community, live and learn in a safe, historic city, and graduate with exceptional career prospects.

University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington educates a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders through a challenging learning environment informed by cutting-edge scholarship. University of Washington discover timely solutions to the world’s most complex problems and enrich people’s lives throughout our community, the state of Washington, the nation and the world. The University of Washington has seventeen major schools and colleges. Amongst these are The College of Arts and Sciences, The Michael G. Foster School of Business and The School of Law. Admission to the University of Washington is highly competitive. The freshman class entering in 2005 had an average high school grade point of 3.69, with an average SAT, math and verbal combined, of 1198. About 25 percent of undergraduates are Asian American; 3 percent African American; 4 percent Latino; and 1 percent Native American. Exactly 54 percent of undergraduates are women. About 82 percent of undergraduates are state residents. Research contributes directly to the educational goals of all students, graduate, professional, and undergraduate. The University of Washington is one of a select group of institutions that make special contributions to America by generating the basic knowledge upon which practical innovations are based. Research at the University of Washington forms an important component of the local economy in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, forestry, aerospace, marine sciences, and health sciences. Research-related expenditures also create jobs and stimulate business activity.


Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is sometimes called Washington State or the State of Washington to distinguish it from the city of Washington, the U.S. capital. The University of Washington's main campus is located in Seattle. Branch campuses are located in Bothell and Tacoma.

University_of_Washington_housingThe Department of Housing and Food Services provides a variety of housing options for University of Washington (UW) students. Besides the convenience of living close to classes and campus resources, campus housing offers a sense of community and connection with the University of Washington that you can't find off campus. So whether you're an incoming freshman interested in living in a residence hall, a single student looking for an on-campus apartment, or a married couple looking for affordable housing for you and your family, you can live on campus. Each of the nine residence halls has a different personality, and they all provide an environment conducive to student learning and community development. For more information, visit the University of Washington website.

University of Georgia

With exceptional academic programs, outstanding facilities, nurturing mentors, a diverse student body and countless opportunities to become active in campus life, niversity of Georgia excels at helping bright, energetic students broaden their minds, sharpen their focus and prepare for futures of great potential. As one of the top public universities in the nation, University of Georgia offers a culture of academic excellence and opportunity, made all the richer by our diverse community of scholar-citizens and vibrant student life program. Enhancing students’ educational experience is the beautiful campus and the thriving town of Athens—only 70 miles from Atlanta, a city rich in international arts and culture. Visit University of Georgia, and discover for yourself why so many people love the campus and the community.

Athens, with a population of just over 100,000, truly is the quintessential “college town.” The University’s campus borders downtown Athens where there is always something going on. Known as the Classic City because of its name and neoclassical architecture, Athens is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta in the forested foothills of northeast Georgia. The founders of the University of Georgia chose this once remote site for the University, naming the town after its Greek counterpart, a great center of learning. Even today there is little distinction between the City of Athens and the University of Georgia.

University_of_Georgia_housingThe University of Georgia provides comfortable, affordable and secure on-campus housing options in residential communities where the academic success and personal growth of resident students is encouraged and supported. All firstyear students are required to live on campus. First-year students get top priority in the assignments process over transfer, graduate and all other new incoming students. Graduate students may choose to live in either residence halls or in individual apartments. For more information about housing options, visit the University of Georgia website.

University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is a major, comprehensive, student-centered research university founded in 1831 as Alabama’s first public college. Dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service, the school provides a creative, nurturing campus environment where students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. The University of Alabama family has always expected great things. After all, UA is the state’s flagship university, the Capstone of higher education. If you’re looking for opportunities to experience academic excellence, pride and tradition, character and values, service and leadership, then you belong here. If you want to get involved, join one of more than 250 student organizations, help plan concerts and speaker series, participate in intramural teams, or run for student government. If you enjoy the arts, you can take advantage of a rich and varied schedule of musical, dance and theatre performances, art galleries and exhibitions, lectures and readings by writers, poets and experts on every topic imaginable. You can enrich your knowledge of the state and university's history by visiting one of University of Alabama's fine museums, which house countless historical artifacts and offer hands-on exploration opportunities. The University of Alabama offers a complete educational, cultural and social experience. Whatever your interests, you’ll find a group, an organization, an activity or a program that will appeal to you at UA.


Tuscaloosa, home of University of Alabama, is located along the banks of the Black Warrior River in West Central Alabama. Tuscaloosa is led by a Mayor/Council form of government and is home to over 90,000 residents as well as a thriving business community. Tuscaloosa has appeared in Money magazine’s annual list of the country’s best places to live. The ranking is based on qualities most valued in a place to live as stated by Money magazine subscribers. Tuscaloosa is famous for its gridiron action and the home of the original Dreamland Barbeque, but if you take a closer look, you'll see that's not all we have to offer!

University_of_Alabama_housingUniversity of Alabama offers many options for on-campus housing. You can live at one of the five University campuses and pick from coed and female/male alternatives. You can also contact the Housing and Residential Communities office for information on how to find off-Campus housing. For more information, visit the University of Alabama website.

University of Florida

University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, Florida is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. University of Florida has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belongs to the Association of American Universities. University of Florida has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The northeast corner of campus is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The University of Flordia residence halls have a total capacity of some 7,000 students and the five family housing villages house more than 2,200 married and graduate students. University of Florida has 16 colleges and more than 100 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes. More than 100 undergraduate majors are offered. Nearly 2,000 freshmen and sophomores participate in the honors program, which offers 90-100 honors courses per semester. Most classes are limited to no more than 25 students. The University Scholars Program introduces University of Florida undergrads to the exciting world of academic research by allowing them to work one-on-one with Florida faculty on selected research projects. The Graduate School coordinates almost 200 graduate programs. Professional degree programs include dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine.

University of Burgundy

The University of Burgundy (French: Université de Bourgogne) is a university located in Dijon, France.

The University of Burgundy is situated on a large campus, 15 minutes by bus from the City Centre. The Humanities and Sciences are well represented on the main campus along with Medicine and Literature in separate buildings removed from the campus. The IUT (Institute of technology) is also on the campus, providing specialist higher level diplomas in Business, Biology, Communications and Computer Science. With numerous Student societies and good support services for International and Disabled students, the campus is a welcoming place with numerous CROUS restaurants and canteens for students to avail of subsidised food and snacks.

The CIEF(Centre International d'Études Françaises) provides students of all proficiency levels to immerse themselves in French language classes. For more information see Centre International d'Études Françaises

University of Geneva

Founded in 1559 by Jean Calvin, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is dedicated to thinking, teaching, dialogue and research. With 15'500 students of more than 140 different nationalities, it is Switzerlands second largest university, after Zurichs. It also has the highest rate of female enrolment (61% as against a national average of 50.1%). UNIGEs buildings are spread across the city, thus ensuring a strong link between student and city life, and certain research centres are located in the country or near the lakeshore.

UNIGE is composed of eight faculties (Sciences, Medicine, Arts, Social Science and Economics, Law, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Theology, Translation and Interpretation). There are also several Interdisciplinary Centres (informatics, neurosciences and environment). UNIGE offers more than 280 types of degrees and more than 250 Continuing Education programmes covering an extremely wide variety of fields : exact sciences, medicine and humanities.

UNIGE develops its priorities along nine axes : life sciences (from gene to patient), physical sciences (from atoms to galaxies), neurosciences (from neurone to philosophy), historical sciences, environmental sciences and finance and society, vulnerabilities and ageing, language and communication science and international relations and European studies. UNIGE is host and co-host to six National Centres of Competence in Research : Frontiers in Genetics, Materials with Novel Electronic Properties (MaNEP), Chemical Biology, Affective Sciences, Synaptic Bases of Mental Diseases and LIVES-Overcoming vulnerabilities in a life course perspective.

Through its participation in the League of European Research Universities (LERU), UNIGE stands out as one of the 20 best research universities in Europe. It is also a member of other international networks : the International Forum of Public Universities (FIUP), which brings together some twenty universities, that are recognized within their country for the importance they give to research and their sound contribution to the development of society, and the Coimbra Group, an association of long-established European multidisciplinary universities meeting high international standards and committed to creating special academic and cultural ties in order to promote internationalization, academic collaboration, excellence in learning and research, and service to society.

UNIGE is active in the European Union Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, and regularly collaborates with institutions such as the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), a European organization for research in astronomy, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the NASA. Moreover, it maintains a privileged connection with the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN).

Based on its unique international presence in Europe, UNIGE has continuously strengthened its ties with the international and nongovernmental organizations established in Geneva, such as the United Nations Organization (UNO), the World Health Organization (WHO) the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), or the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Computer science (CS) program at the University of Central Missouri

The computer science (CS) program at the University of Central Missouri has more than 45 years history of academic excellence. This is an exciting and growing department that has a balanced approach to teaching and scholarly activities. We offer undergraduate programs in Software Design, Computer Science, Computer Networking and Security, and Game Development. Students who complete the program go on to careers as software engineers, programmers, project managers, designers, consultants or architects who create software as well as computer specialists who administrate database and networking systems. The program curricula provide hands-on training in computer science, software development and systems design, and are designed according to the Association for Computing Machinery curricula guidelines. We provide an unmatched education to students in the region, and we're proud of it. With the demand for qualified technical personnel far exceeding the available supply, the opportunities awaiting computer science graduates are nearly limitless.

University of Michigan

The University of Michigan, one of the world's leading public universities, has 28,000 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate/professional students from all 50 states and 113 countries. Students may choose from over 240 undergraduate majors, over 90 master's programs, and over 100 doctoral programs. Numerous research and study abroad opportunities are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A wide variety of social, cultural, and athletic activities are available. There is something for everyone here. Michigan's programs are responsive to the changing needs of society; relevant to the goals of our students and community partners; rich in opportunities for independent and collaborative study, research and practical applications; and reflective of the traditions of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The University is located in the culturally rich and exciting community of Ann Arbor. Distinct yet closely integrated with the University, Ann Arbor offers its own array of social and cultural offerings, to which University students are enthusiastically welcomed. The city is home to numerous parks and athletic facilities, and boasts an excellent public transportation system. Michigan's primary international airport is conveniently located less than 25 miles (40 km) away.

University of Houston

The University of Houston (UH) is a state research university and the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, UH is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 41,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991. The Carnegie Foundation classifies UH as a Tier One research university. The U.S. News & World Report ranks the university No. 189 (Tier 1) in its National University Rankings, and No. 106 among top public universities.

The university offers over 300 degree programs through its 12 academic colleges on campus—including programs leading to professional degrees in law, optometry, and pharmacy. The institution conducts nearly $130 million annually in research, and operates more than 40 research centers and institutes on campus. Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space commercialization and exploration, biomedical sciences and engineering, energy and natural resources, and artificial intelligence. Awarding more than 8,200 degrees annually, UH's alumni base exceeds 260,000. The economic impact of the university contributes over $3 billion annually to the Texas economy, while generating about 24,000 jobs.

The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events. It has over 400 student organizations and 17 intercollegiate sports teams. Annual UH events and traditions include The Cat's Back, Homecoming, and Frontier Fiesta. The university's varsity athletic teams, known as the Houston Cougars, are members of the American Athletic Conference and compete in the NCAA's Division I in all sports. The football team regularly makes bowl game appearances, and the men's basketball team has made 19 appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament—including five Final Four appearances. The men's golf team has won 16 national championships—the second-most of any NCAA golf program.

The campus of the University of Houston is located in southeast Houston, with an official address of 4800 Calhoun Road. It was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991. The campus spans 667-acre (2.70 km2) and is roughly bisected by Cullen Boulevard—a thoroughfare that has become synonymous with the university.

The university campus includes numerous green spaces, fountains, and sculptures, including a work by famed sculptor Jim Sanborn. Renowned architects César Pelli and Philip Johnson have designed buildings on the UH campus. Recent campus beautification projects have garnered awards from the Keep Houston Beautiful group for improvements made to the Cullen Boulevard corridor.

The University of Houston (UH) is not a multi-campus university; it does not have a "main campus" or any branch campus. The University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL), the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), and the University of Houston–Victoria (UHV) are separate universities; they are not branch campuses of UH.

University of Southern California

Graduate Information Technology Program Overview

University of Southern California, a private institution, offers labs for its online, graduate-level computer information technology program. All of the online classes are recorded and archived, so that students can access lecture material at their own convenience. The application deadline for the online graduate CIT programs at University of Southern California is January 15, and 86 percent of students are employed when they enroll.

USC is a large, primarily residential research university. The majority of the student body was undergraduate until 2007, when graduate student enrollment began to exceed undergraduate.The four-year, full-time undergraduate instructional program is classified as "balanced arts & sciences/professions" with a high graduate coexistence. Admissions are characterized as "most selective, lower transfer in"; 95 undergraduate majors and 147 academic and professional minors are offered. The graduate program is classified as "comprehensive" and offers 134 master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through 17 professional schools.USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The university was elected to the Association of American Universities in 1969. USC's academic departments fall either under the general liberal arts and sciences of the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences for undergraduates, the Graduate School for graduates, or the university's 18 professional schools.

The Henderson State University

The Henderson State University alumni network is comprised of more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate alumni who have taken the campus community global. Because they know the university best, alumni are a vital part of Reddie family and serve an important role in Henderson’s progress and academic reputation.

As a gift to our alumni, you are automatically a part of the Alumni Association when you graduate from Henderson. We do not charge association dues.

The Alumni Association operates within the framework of its Constitution and By-Laws, as approved by the Henderson State University Alumni Board. The Alumni Association is organized for the following purposes:

To articulate the mission and activities, programs and needs of Henderson to its alumni.
To foster relationships among alumni, students and faculty.
To recognize and increase visibility of alumni accomplishments and achievements.
To promote alumni contributions of time, talent, and treasures.

Dedicated Henderson alumni have a long tradition of serving, supporting and enhancing the campus community through gifts of professional services, volunteerism and financial support. Alumni Services is located in historic Barkman House, a two-story transitional Greek-Gothic that was completed around 1860, and is listed in the National Register of Historical Places. 

London South Bank University

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London’s largest and oldest universities. Established in 1892, the original aim of LSBU was to promote the industrial skills, general knowledge, health and well-being of young men and women, which remains remarkably similar today.

This cosmopolitan university is centrally located within London and averages 25,000 students each year from all over the world. With a wide array of course offerings from Business Management to Engineering or Science, SAI students will find the courses they’re seeking in their international education experience at LSBU.

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Undergraduate

Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university and one of the strongest research institutions in Europe. Its successes in the Excellence Initiative by the German federal and state governments and in international rankings prove Heidelberg’s excellent reputation and leading role in the scientific community. In terms of educating students and promoting promising early-career academics, Heidelberg relies on research-based teaching and an outstanding, well-structured doctoral training.

Heidelberg University is a comprehensive university, offering the full spectrum of disciplines in the humanities, the social sciences and law alongside the natural and life sciences, including medicine. It aims to strengthen the individual disciplines, to further interdisciplinary cooperation and to carry research results over into society and industry. The university has over 30,000 students enrolled at twelve faculties. With over 160 degree programmes, Heidelberg offers a spectrum of subject combinations nearly unparalleled in Germany. This unique range creates an optimal setting for individualised and interdisciplinary studies.

Heidelberg University also draws its strength from its cooperation with numerous local non-university research institutions and is tied into a worldwide network of research and teaching collaborations. Exchange programmes with more than 400 universities worldwide and 19 university partnerships give evidence to Heidelberg’s marked global interconnectedness.