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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 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 1/10

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 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 Accreditation(s)​: Accredited and a member of the prestigious C9 League of universities (similar to our Ivy League). Transcript​: Tsinghua University Academic Highlight: ​Our Semester in 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.

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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 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. 4/10

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 6/10

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 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 7/10

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 9/10

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 '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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