The University of Queensland Undergraduate

The University of Queensland (UQ) has been fortunate to host many international political and thought leaders over the years, and is proud that this now includes United States President Barack Obama. President Obama addressed a room full of youth UQ during his visit to Brisbane for the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

He recognised UQ as “one of the world’s great institutions of science and teaching” and was impressed by the University’s diverse international community and research innovations.

UQ is ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide, is placed among the top 10 institutions in the Asia-Pacific by the Academic Ranking of World Universities and is rated five stars (the highest rating given) by the QS Five Star Plus Rating. More than 50,000 students including over 12,000 international students from 144 nations choose to study at UQ.

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Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg

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.

The University of New South Wales (UNSW Australia) Undergraduate

UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales) is one of the world’s top 50 universities, ranking 48th in the 2014 QS World University Rankings. UNSW is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research-intensive universities, as well as a member of the prestigious international network Universitas 21.

Our university is globally recognised for cutting-edge teaching, research, state-of-the-art facilities and quality of student life. And our graduates are highly sought after by employers and amongst the highest paid in Australia.

We celebrate the diversity of backgrounds and cultures from which we attract students of the highest potential.  We are proudly a university of our Asia-Pacific region and a peer of the best globally. And with 13,000 international students from more than 120 different countries, we have one of Australia’s most diverse student populations.

A wide range of degree programs, as well as pre-university/foundation studies and English language courses are offered here. There are more than 900 degree programs available ranging from undergraduate programs to postgraduate coursework programs and postgraduate research programs. Programs are offered through the faculties of: Art & Design; Arts & Social Sciences; Built Environment; Business; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Science and UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Since 1949, UNSW has been a pace-setter, dedicated to making a positive impact. The University has never rested on its laurels which are embodied in our tagline, Never Stand Still.

National University of Singapore (NUS)

A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university, which offers a global approach to education and research with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.

Its 16 faculties and schools across three campus locations in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provide a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. NUS’ transformative education includes programmes such as student exchange, entrepreneurial internships at NUS Overseas Colleges, and double degree and joint degree programmes with some of the world’s top universities, offering students opportunities and challenges to realise their potential. The learning experience is complemented by a vibrant residential life with avenues for artistic, cultural and sporting pursuits. Over 37,000 students from 100 countries further enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives.

NUS has three Research Centres of Excellence (RCE) and 23 university-level research institutes and centres. It is also a partner for Singapore’s fifth RCE. The University shares a close affiliation with 16 national-level research institutes and centres. Research activities are strategic and robust, and NUS is well-known for its research strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences. Major research thrusts have been made recently in several fields such as quantum technology; cancer and translational medicine; interactive and digital media; and the environment and water. The University also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community.

NUS is actively involved in international academic and research networks such as the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).