Receiving Universities

Missoula, Montana, is a beautiful place to live and study. Collaborative, ethical, sustainable lifestyles define both life on campus and in the local population of 80,000 people. Locals and students alike love being outdoors in the 500 acres of parkland, 26 miles of walking trails, 3,300 acres of conservation lands, and 20,000 trees. There is little surprise the University of Montana is one of a handful of designated Purple Heart Universities that champion military veterans on their education journey.

When you become a Grizzly—the nickname for anyone in this vibrant community—you commit to a better tomorrow. The science and liberal arts education that takes place here shapes forward-thinking, agile learners who want to make a difference.

In addition to stellar academics, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) sports are integral to life here, having one of America’s most active and exciting football cultures—campus is never as busy as it is on game day. There is little as thrilling as attending a game and tailgating. It is a uniquely American experience.

The small town of Oxford is the Cultural Mecca of the South and has been home to many authors, including literary legend William Faulkner and bestseller John Grisham. At the annual Oxford Conference for the Book, Ole Miss brings together authors, educators, and book lovers, and throughout the year, it hosts writers workshops and multiple cultural festivals.

Ole Miss is also famous for its magnificent 2,000-acre campus of expansive lawns, impressive Southern architecture, and beautiful wooded trails to retreat to after lectures.

With star-studded alumni of Nobel Prize winners, the world’s brightest scientific minds and some of Britain’s finest comedians, the University of Manchester is the largest non-collegiate university in the UK, with a vast student community.

Since its beginnings as an inclusive institute of learning for the working classes, it has committed to “advance education, knowledge, and wisdom for the good of society.” It is a place driven to improve students both academically and personally. 

Full of cultural importance, the university has a city-center campus, which puts you at the heart of Manchester’s action. Think large-scale music tours, world-class theatre, opera, and dance productions, and, of course, its amazing soccer football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City.

A young, vibrant institution, the University of Limerick was the first Irish university established after Ireland’s independence in 1922. Since then, it has striven to be at the forefront of knowledge, with award-winning faculty revered for contributions in their field or for innovation in teaching.

On the outskirts Ireland’s third largest city, the university merges a rural lifestyle with vibrant urban adventures. 

With a bustling Downtown, as well as the 800-year-old King John’s Castle and surrounding contemporary buildings, Limerick is home to the Munster rugby team, one of Europe’s top rugby teams. Thomond Park, the team’s stadium, also holds major concerts—think Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.

With alumni such as Goethe, Leibniz, Nietzsche, and Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, Leipzig University claims a strong role in rounding thought and developing nations. Founded in 1409, Leipzig is popular for its hearty welcome, impressive architecture, affordable housing, and trendy residential districts filled with parks, bike trails, and trees. Alongside its abundance of art galleries, museums, and theaters, Leipzig is an innovative business location with the headquarters of global companies, such as BMW, Porsche, and DHL, in the city.

A small university of a few thousand students, University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) has grown from humble beginnings as a vocational college to an internationally respected university specializing in marine science, volcanology, astronomy, and Hawaiian studies. 

Hilo is the largest of Hawaii’s islands and is home to one of the most unique cultures in the world. The island's average temperature of 84 degrees makes study and life here a truly unforgettable experience.

By studying at the university, you follow in the footsteps of world-renowned scholars, from scientist Lord Kelvin to the pioneer of television, John Logie Baird. Over the last five centuries, the University of Glasgow has fostered seven Nobel laureates, a UK prime minister, and Scotland’s inaugural First Minister. Professor Albert Einstein lectured here in 1933 on the Modern Theory of Relativity, and Scotland’s first female medical graduates completed their degrees at the university in 1894. 

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is at the heart of the city’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Today, the university continues to cultivate world-changing scholars and pioneers tackling global challenges and making new discoveries.