San Jos? State University (SJSU) is a public research university and the founding campus of the California State University system. Established as the first normal school in California, it has grown into a large urban university offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate programs across nine colleges. SJSU is known for its strong industry connections ? especially in engineering, computer science, business, and technology ? and its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is classified as an R2: High Research Activity institution and serves a highly diverse student body.

George Mason University is a large public research university known for innovation and interdisciplinary studies. It offers strong programs in business, public policy, engineering, law, and computer science. The university emphasizes research, entrepreneurship, and partnerships with government and industry.

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public land-grant research university and the flagship institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Founded in 1874 as the first institution of higher education in Nevada, UNR offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across disciplines such as engineering, business, mining, journalism, agriculture, environmental science, and health sciences. UNR conducts research across numerous fields, has a medical school, and is classified as a Carnegie R1 research university, indicating very high research activity.

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public land-grant research university and the flagship institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Founded in 1874 as the first institution of higher education in Nevada, UNR offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across disciplines such as engineering, business, mining, journalism, agriculture, environmental science, and health sciences. UNR conducts research across numerous fields, has a medical school, and is classified as a Carnegie R1 research university, indicating very high research activity.

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship public research university of the UMass system. It is known for strong research output and programs in engineering, business, sciences, and social sciences. The university emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and global academic collaboration.

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a public research university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive institutions, known for strong teaching and research across humanities, sciences, engineering, law, medicine and more, with a diverse international community.