Founded in 1954, Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina. This small university with a student/faculty ratio of 16:1, recently obtained a Carnegie research classification. Situated just nine miles from Myrtle Beach, CCU is optimally situated to support research in its many majors related to marine science, ecology, and other earth sciences.Other strong programs include business, communication and marketing, psychology, hospitality, and sports management. The university also has an active campus life, with 200 student clubs including cultural clubs, outdoor clubs, and Greek life.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Statistics, Art History, Art Studio, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication and Media, Computer Science, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Culture and Design, Economics, Engineering Science, English, Finance, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, History, Information Systems, Information Technology, Journalism and Sports Media, Management, Marine Science, Marketing, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Sociology, Sustainability and Coastal Resilience, Theatre Arts, Visual Art, Women’s and Gender Studies.

Sports: NCAA Division I – Men’s sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field/Cross Country. Women’s sports: Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field/Cross Country, Volleyball.

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Concordia University

Meqon, Wisconsin.

Type of institution: Private university
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) is a private Lutheran university located in Mequon, Wisconsin. It is part of the Concordia University System, which is affiliated with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. CUW emphasizes developing students’ minds, bodies, and spirits for service to Christ in the Church and the world. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong focus on faith-based education and community involvement.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Art, Art Education, Athletic Coaching, Biblical Studies, Bioethics, Biology, Biomedical Science, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Business Communication, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Classical Education, Classical Pedagogy, Communications and Public Relations, Computer Science, Data Science and Mathematics, English, Environmental Science, Finance, History, Horticulture, Hospitality and Event Business, Human Resource and Strategic Leadership, Human Resource Management, Illustration, Industrial Engineering, Interior Architecture and Design, Justice and Public Policy, Law and Politics, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health, Spanish, Sport and Entertainment Business, Sports Media, Theology.

Sports: NCAA Divisie II. Men’s sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Esports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Shooting, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling. Women’s sports: Acrobatics & Tumbling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Esports, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Shooting, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball.

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Colleges of Contra Costa

San Pablo, California

Type of institution: Public community college
Degrees offered: Associate degrees (Associate of Science, Associate of Arts), transfer programs to 4-year colleges.

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area and with an annual tuition of $10,000, the Colleges of Contra Costa (Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College) offer one of the most affordable and likely paths to prestigious 4-year institutions, with Diablo Valley College being the #1 international student transfer institution to UC Berkeley! We have transfer articulation agreements with California State Universities (CSU) and offer Transfer Admissions Guarantees (TAGs) to six of the University of California (UC) campuses. With a focus on student success and helping students reach their educational goals, we offer excellent value and diverse curricular, extra-curricular, and transfer options.

Majors offered include: Administration of Justice, Administrative Assistant, African American Studies, Anthropology, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Programming, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Economics, Engineering, English, Geography, History, Journalism, Kinesiology, Law Enforcement, Mathematics, Medical Assisting, Montessori Education: Preschool Teacher, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Real Estate, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Training in Pastry + Baking Skills.

Sports: Men’s: baseball, basketball, football, soccer; women’s: basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball.

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Green River College

Auburn, Washington

Type of institution: Community college
Degrees offered: Associate degrees, Bachelor of Applied Sciences

Green River College is an open-access, public college where students from all over the world come together to learn, grow and enrich their lives. Green River’s main campus stretches over 180 acres of beautifully forested land. High-quality faculty and motivated staff advise, counsel and support students in their chosen educational careers, creating an encouraging atmosphere that fosters achievement.

Majors offered include:
Associates: Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Art, Automotive Technology, Biology, Business, Carpentry Technology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics and Software Development, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Forensic Technology, Mathematics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Phlebotomy, Physics, Water/Wastewater Technology, Welding Technology; Bachelor: Aeronautical Science, Aviation Technology, Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity and Networking, Early Childhood Education, Forest Resource Management, Information Technology, Natural Resources, Software Development.

Sports: Men’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field; Women’s sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Track and Field.

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Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, Florida

Type of institution: Public community college
Degrees offered: Associate degrees, transfer tracks to 4-year colleges

At Hillsborough Community College, you will study at a high-quality community college in sunny Florida. You can choose from more than 200 academic programs and career paths. Unlike many other community colleges, Hillsborough offers a vibrant campus life. The college offers on-campus housing and has more than 200 clubs and many sports teams. You can earn your associate’s degree here or transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Agriculture, Anthropology, Architectural Design and Construction Technology, Art, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Biological Sciences, Broadcast Production, Business Administration & International Business, Carpentry Apprenticeship, Clinical Research, Cloud Computing, Communication, Computer Engineering / Programming, Counseling and Human Services, Criminology, Culinary Arts, Cybersecurity, Dance, Dental, Digital Media, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Event Planning Management, Exercise Science, Finance, Food and Beverage Management, Game Design and Development, Geology, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Humanities, IT Project Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Laboratory Science, Motion Picture Production Management, Music, Nursing, Office Management, Paralegal Studies, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Health, Real Estate, Sociology, Theatre, Water Quality Technician.

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Minerva University

Campuses in San Francisco, Buenos Aires, London, Berlin, Hyderabad, Seoul, Taipei, and Tokyo (starting Fall 2025)

Type of institution: Private university

Degrees offerede: Undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees

Minerva offers a new and accredited university program that prepares the brightest and most curious students of the world to become the next generation of global leaders. Minerva students are bright, hardworking and passionate. They study without lectures – learning how to think, not what to think –, using the latest science of learning and a reinvented liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking. All Minerva students experience together seven of the world’s greatest cities – including San Francisco, Seoul, Buenos Aires, Berlin.

Majors offered include: Bachelor: Arts & Humanities: Historical Forces, Humanities Philosophy, Ethics and the Law, Arts & Literature; Business: New Business Ventures, Brand Management, Enterprise Management, Scalable Growth, Strategic Finance, Managing Operational Complexity; Computational Sciences: Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence, Computational Theory and Analysis, Data Science and Statistics, Applied Problem Solving, Mathematics, Contemporary Knowledge Discovery; Natural Sciences: Cells and Organisms, Earth’s Systems, Molecules & Atoms, Theoretical Foundations of Natural Sciences, Research Analyses, Problem Solving in Complex Systems; Social Sciences: Cognition, Brain and Behavior, Designing Societies, Economics & Society, Politics, Government and Society, Theory and Analysis in the Social Sciences, Empirical Approaches to the Social Sciences. Master: Master of Science in Decision Analysis.

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Rice University

Houston, Texas

Type of university: Private research university
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Rice University is a comprehensive research university founded in 1912. Renowned for its research prowess, particularly in the field of science, it ranks among the top U.S. universities, and has been named one of the six “Southern Ivies.” The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including science, engineering, business, and the arts. Its vibrant, urban campus is situated in the bustling city of Houston, Texas, and is home to a tight-knit community of just under 9,000 students. Rice University is committed to groundbreaking research and unsurpassed education for the betterment of our world.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Art History, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Bioengineering, Business, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Studies, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, European Studies, Health Sciences, History, Linguistics, Managerial Economics and Organizational Sciences, Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Neuroscience, Operations Research, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Policy Analysis, Sociology, Sport Management, Statistics.

Sports: NCAA Divisie I. Men’s sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field. Women’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball.

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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Type of university: Public university
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university founded in 1963. Located in University Center, Michigan, a community between Saginaw and Bay City, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students with small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities. Saginaw Valley State University is known for its nationally accredited programs in nursing, engineering, and business, as well as its strong community engagement initiatives.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Agricultural Studies, Applied Mathematics, Art, Asian Studies, Athletic Coaching, Biochemistry, Biology, Black Studies, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Emergency Management, English, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Finance, Fine Arts, Gender Studies, General Business, General Studies, Geography, Graphic Design, History, International Business, Legal Philosophy, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Optical Physics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public History, Sociology, User-Experience Design.

Sports: NCAA Division II. Men’s sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field. Women’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball.

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Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah

Type of university: Public university
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students realize their potential through personalized mentorship from people dedicated to help them soar. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, SUU provides hands-on, career-focused learning to prepare students for the future. Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU’s safe and vibrant campus offers a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels supported and inspired by both the natural beauty and a strong sense of community. Whether on campus or online, SUU provides an education that is competitively priced and highly valued, giving students the skills and confidence to thrive in any professional setting. This is where students soar.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Agriculture, Anthropology, Art & Art History, Arts Administration, Aviation, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Dance, Data Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, General Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, History, IT, Languages, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Studies, Sociology, Software Development, Sports, Theatre.

Sports: NCAA Division I. Men’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Track and Field. Women’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball.

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Snow College

Ephraim, Utah

Type of university: Public community college
Degrees offered: Associate degree, 2 bachelor’s degrees, transfer options.

Ranked #1 in student success in the U.S., Snow College is a two-year public residential college located in a beautiful mountain valley in central Utah. With a long tradition of academic excellence at an affordable price, the college offers a number of Associate’s Degrees and certificates across a number of fields, including pre-professional programs, and two Bachelor’s Degrees (Software Engineering and Commercial Music). Boasting an average classroom size of 16 students, low tuition cost, and a multitude of scholarships for international students, Snow College is the perfect place to begin higher education in the U.S.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Agribusiness, Automotive Technology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Construction Management, Cosmetology, Dance, Diesel Technology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Exercise Science, General Education, Geography, Geology, History, Mathematics, Music, Natural Resources, Networking and Cybersecurity, Nutrition, Outdoor Leadership, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Theatre, Visual Arts.

Sports: NJCAA. Men’s Sports: Basketball, Soccer. Women’s sports: Basketball Soccer.

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Stanford University

Stanford, California

Type of university: Private research university
Degrees offered: Undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees

Founded in 1885, Stanford University is one of the world’s leading research universities, renowned for its academic excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. The university is recognized for its cutting-edge research that drives advancements in technology, science, and social sciences, often translating into real-world applications that continually shape entire industries. Stanford’s prestige is bolstered by its distinguished faculty, which includes Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, and other eminent scholars, alongside its diverse and talented student body drawn from around the world. The university fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to education, encouraging students to explore their interests and engage in groundbreaking research alongside leading experts.

Majors offered include: Aeronautics and Astronautics, African and African American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Physics, Archaeology, Art History, Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Computation, Chemistry, Classics, Community Health and Prevention Research, Comparative Literature, Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Economics, Ethics in Society, Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Film and Media Studies, Geophysics, Global Studies, Human Rights, Iberian and Latin American Cultures, International Relations, International Security Studies, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Korean, Laboratory Animal Science, Linguistics, Mathematical and Computational Science, Mathematics, Medieval Studies, Modern Thought and Literature, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physics, Political Science, Sustainable Architecture + Engineering, Symbolic Systems, Theatre and Performance Studies, Translation Studies, Urban Studies.

Sports: NCAA Division I – Men’s: Baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, (American) football, golf, gymnastics, rowing, sailing, soccer (football), swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo, wrestling; Women’s: Artistic swimming, basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, lightweight rowing, rowing, sailing, soccer (football), softball, squash, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo.

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type of university: Public research university
Degrees offered: Undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees

Located in philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Temple University was founded in 1884. Today, Temple University is a top research institution (R1 Carnegie Classification) and the second largest university in Pennsylvania with over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. We prioritize an accessible education and innovation in higher education, groundbreaking research, and celebrating our vibrant community of students, faculty and staff

Majors offered include: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising, (African) American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Epidemiology, (Applied) Mathematics, Architecture, Art History, Art Therapy, Asian Studies, Astrophysics, Audio and Live Entertainment, Biology, Biophysics, (International) Business, Ceramics, (Forensic) Chemistry, Chinese, Classics, Clinical and Health Psychology, Communication, Community Development, Composition-Music, Computer Science, Construction Engineering Technology, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Human Behavior, Dance, Data Science, Ecological Planning and Design, Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity, Economics, Engineering (Civil, Electrical & Computer, Environmental, Industrial Systems, Mechanical), English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Exercise and Sports Science, Film and Media Arts, Finance, French, Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, Genomic Medicine, Geography, Geology, German, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Health Information and Management, Historic Preservation, History, Horticulture, HRM, Italian, Journalism, Kinesiology, Landscape, Leadership, Legal Studies, Mathematical Economics, Media Studies, Music, Music History, Music Technology, Musical Theater, Natural Sciences, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition, Painting, Paleontology, Performance, Pharmaceutical Sciences Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Political Science, Printmaking, Psychology, Public Health, Public Relations, Quantum Materials Science, Religion, Risk Management, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Language and Hearing science, Sports Media, Statistical Science & Data Analytics, Theater, Visual Studies.

Sports: NCAA Division 1. Men’s sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis. Women’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball.

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Type of university: Public research university

Degrees offered: Bachelor, Master

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, we seek new knowledge that can change how we all work and live. We prepare students to meet the great challenges facing our state, our nation, and our world. And we apply our expertise as students, faculty, and staff to engage with communities across Minnesota. We seek new knowledge that can change how we all work and live. Students in all majors have the opportunity to participate in research alongside professors who are leaders in their fields. We prepare students to meet the most complex challenges facing society today. Students engage with professors and fellow students from the very beginning, developing their strengths with beyond-the-classroom experiences. We apply our expertise to meet the needs of Minnesota, our nation, and the world. We partner with communities across Minnesota to engage our students, faculty, and staff in addressing society’s most pressing issues.

Majors offered include: Psychology, Multi-/interdisciplinary studies, Computer science, Biology/biological sciences, Finance, Journalism, Political science and government, Education, Mathematics, Marketing/marketing management, Mechanical engineering, Rhetoric and composition, Registered nursing/registered nurse, Exercise physiology, Economics, Econometrics and quantitative economics, Criminology, Computer systems analysis/analyst, English language and literature, Statistics, Accounting, Physiology, Developmental and child psychology, Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Environmental science, Neuroscience, Architecture, Animal sciences, International relations and affairs, Sociology, History, Electrical and electronics engineering, Industrial engineering, Elementary education and teaching, Biochemistry, Sport and fitness administration/management, Health/health care administration/management

Sports: NCAA Division I – Men’s sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Wrestling; Women’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

Type of university: Public research university

Degrees offered: Bachelor, Master

This historic state university, located on the beautiful Missouri River, offers a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, you are assured of a small-scale and personal approach in the classroom. The university has an R2 Carnegie Classification, which means that a lot is invested in research. Thanks to affordable tuition fees and scholarship opportunities for international students, you can pursue a high-quality education here at an affordable price.

Majors offered include: Accounting, Agribusiness Leadership, Anthropology, Applied Health Sciences, Art, Art Education, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Chemistry, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Conservation Biology, Criminal Justice Studies, Dental Hygiene, Economics, English, Finance, General Studies, German, Health Sciences, Health Services Administration, History, Human Resource Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Studies, Kinesiology and Sport Management, Leadership and Management, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media & Journalism, Medical Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Music (Industry and Technology; Education; Performance; Musical Arts), Native American Studies, Neuroscience, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Cell, and Molecular Biology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sport Marketing & Media, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Theatre (Acting; Design/Technology; Musical Theatre; Theatre Studies), User Experience, Interface, and Immersive Design

Sports: NCAA Division I. Men’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field. Women’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball.

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Webster University Leiden

Leiden, Netherlands

Type of University: American campus abroad

Degrees offered: Undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees.

Webster University Leiden is an American university with campuses around the world, including the Netherlands. Webster University ensures high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Our vision is to be a premier U.S-based international university setting a distinct standard for global education. This vision is built on a foundation of excellence in teaching and enhanced by an international perspective that fosters dialogue, respect and understanding across boundaries and between peoples. The educational endeavors in support of this vision are meeting the needs and enriching a global mix of learners within an ever-increasing network of students desiring a U.S. education in multiple parts of the world.

Majors offered include: Bachelor of Arts in Management with an Emphasis in International Business, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

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