Cleveland State University is a public research university located in the heart of downtown Cleveland. It offers more than 200 academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The university is known for applied research, strong industry partnerships, and community engagement in business, engineering, health sciences, and urban affairs.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public research university and the flagship institution of the state. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 12 colleges and schools, including a medical school and the only law school in New Mexico. UNM is classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity and serves a diverse student body.

Webster University is a private nonprofit university with a strong global presence. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, international relations, media, education, and arts. The university emphasizes global education, experiential learning, and flexible study options.

DePaul University is a private Catholic research university founded in 1898, named after Saint Vincent de Paul. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across arts, sciences, business, education, law, computing, and more, with strong ties to the city?s industries and diverse community.

Keele University is a public research university noted for its strong interdisciplinary approach and liberal arts foundation. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and emphasizes small class sizes and student engagement. Keele also has a large campus with strong community and research links.

Heriot-Watt University is a public research university established in 1821 and granted university status by Royal Charter in 1966. It is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK, originally founded as the School of Arts of Edinburgh and named after Scottish innovator James Watt and philanthropist George Heriot. The university is known for strong STEM, engineering, business and applied sciences programs, an international outlook, and a focus on industry-relevant education. Heriot-Watt has multiple campuses ? including in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai (UAE) and Malaysia ? and serves a diverse global student body.