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.

St. Bonaventure University is a private Catholic Franciscan university founded in 1858. It offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate degrees, emphasizing liberal arts, career-ready education, strong community values, and a Franciscan heritage of service and learning.

Salve Regina University is a private Catholic university founded and guided by the Sisters of Mercy. It offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs across liberal arts, sciences, business, health professions, and more, emphasizing engaged learning, professional preparation, and strong outcomes. Its picturesque 80-acre campus includes historic Gilded Age estates along the Atlantic Coast and houses centers like the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy.

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.

Lynn University is a private university located in Boca Raton, Florida, USA, known for its personalized ?Dialogues? curriculum, strong international student community, and innovative academic approach. Founded in 1962, it offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a focus on practical learning and global engagement. The campus is diverse, with students from over 100 countries, and emphasizes career preparation and global experience.

Shenandoah University is a private university known for performing arts, health professions, and liberal arts.