University of Galway is a public research university with a history dating back to 1845. It offers a wide range of programs, strong research output, and international collaborations. The university is ranked in the top ~300 globally by QS and emphasises sustainability, innovation, and global engagement.

Yeshiva University (YU) is a private Jewish research university combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence across liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, psychology, and education. Founded with roots in Talmudic study, it now includes undergraduate schools (like Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business) and multiple graduate/professional schools such as Cardozo School of Law, Katz School of Science and Health, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, and affiliates like Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Instruction and scholarship blend secular and Jewish learning.

Towson University is a public university located in Towson, Maryland, USA, about 8 miles north of Baltimore. Founded in 1866 as the Maryland State Normal School, it has grown into a comprehensive institution offering 110+ undergraduate majors, graduate and doctoral programs with strong emphasis on experiential learning, research, and community engagement. Towson has a diverse student community and a vibrant campus life with NCAA Division I athletics.

University at Buffalo is a major public research university and the largest campus in the SUNY system. It offers extensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and is known for strong research output in engineering, medicine, business, and sciences. The university has a global reputation for innovation and interdisciplinary research.

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a large public research university with comprehensive degree offerings. Its strengths include business, engineering, nursing, and oceanography. FAU emphasizes research, innovation, and community engagement, with multiple campuses serving a diverse student population.

London Metropolitan University (London Met) is a public university formed in 2002 through the merger of London Guildhall University and the University of North London (with educational roots going back to the 19th century). It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong focus on career-oriented learning, professional practice, and social inclusion. London Met is known for its diverse student community and commitment to widening access to higher education.