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ASU Charter
ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Arizona State University (also referred to as “Arizona State” or “ASU”) is a public research university in the southwest United States. ASU is repeatedly ranked #1 in multiple areas and is recognized globally for academic excellence.
Founded in 1885, ASU is now one of the largest public universities by enrollment in America.
ASU draws pioneering researchers to our faculty and attracts highly qualified students from all 50 states and more than 150 countries.
Under the leadership of President Michael M. Crow, ASU is committed to excellence, access and impact, using our charter to guide the work we do, everyday.
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The Arizona State University faculty is at the forefront nationally in advancing research and discovery. Our more than 5,000 faculty members inspire new ways of thinking, innovating and solving problems socially, culturally and economically in our region and in the international community. ASU’s excellence attracts some of the best faculty on the planet, and is home to Nobel Laureates, MacArthur fellows and more.
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Whether your goal is graduating, making it on the Dean’s List, landing a job in your field, or anything in between, Arizona State University has support services to help you get there. Students studying online have access to the same services as on-ground students, from the comfort of their own home.
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Almaty Management University
Almaty, Kazakhstan
American University Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
American University Kyiv (AUK) is a world-class private university in Ukraine, providing an innovative higher education at the Bachelor, Masters, and PhD levels. AUK’s approach features learner-centered curriculum, deep ties to industry, and a digital-first design, leveraging ASU’s innovative learning models.
CEIPA
Sabaneta, Antioquia, Colombia
CEIPA is a private non-profit university located in Colombia serving more than 4,000 students, 65% of whom are online students. In 2021, CEIPA was recognized by the Ministry of National Education for its best practices for educational innovation and digital transformation. The university has a rich tradition of integrating business challenges into curriculum and supporting student and faculty-led startup companies.
Chitkara University
Punjab, India
Chitkara University is a private university offering undergraduate programs, post-graduate program and doctoral programs in fields of engineering, management, pharmacy, health sciences, nursing, hospitality, art & design and education. Chitkara University was ranked in the 150–200 band among universities in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023. Independent Publications and Ranking agencies have consistently ranked Chitkara University among the best in India
Galala University
Suez, Egypt
Galala University (GU) is one of the newest fourth-generation Egyptian universities, serving more than 25 million people in the city of Galala. GU’s 14 colleges range in various scientific fields and disciplines, including business and engineering. As part of the ASU-Cintana partnership, GU students can earn a fully accredited bachelor’s degree from both GU and ASU without leaving Egypt.
Istanbul Bilgi
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Bilgi University (BİLGİ) offers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees to more than 20,000 active students and has over 50,000 alumni. BİLGİ is committed to intellectual inquiry, service to society, honest and open dialogue, providing a safe haven for civil debate in Turkey and around the region.
Mapúa University
Manila, Philippines
Istanbul Bilgi University (BİLGİ) offers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees to more than 20,000 active students and has over 50,000 alumni. BİLGİ is committed to intellectual inquiry, service to society, honest and open dialogue, providing a safe haven for civil debate in Turkey and around the region.
The NorthCap University
Gurgaon, India
Beginning as a private engineering college, The NorthCap University (NCU) has transformed over the last 25 years into a multidisciplinary university offering degree programs in engineering, applied sciences, management, liberal arts, and law. NCU has produced over 11,000 successful alumni and is ranked in the top 200 Indian universities in 2020 (National Institutional Ranking Framework) and the No. 1 private engineering school in the state of Haryana, India.
Sunway University
Sunway University is a private university offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs taught in English and dedicated to providing quality holistic education for all. Sunway University has a 5-star “excellent” rating by the Malaysian government (in the latest Setara assessment exercise), and is one of just eleven universities in Malaysia to be awarded the special “Premier Digital Technology University” status.
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Zapopan, Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) is the first private university in Mexico and offers more than 80 degrees across various campuses in Jalisco, Tabasco, and Nayarit. UAG serves around 16,000 students. In addition, UAG’s medical school was the first private school in Mexico and now has more than 140,000 alumni practicing medicine successfully around the world. UAG’s academic approach to learning through innovation ensures the highest-quality education in the region and country.
University of Donja Gorica
Podgorica, Montenegro
University of Donja Gorica (UDG) is a unique interdisciplinary institution offering Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees, and currently serves 3,500 students in 12 colleges and more than 40 programs. Since its founding, UDG has evolved into a unique entrepreneurial university with a strong vision toward increasing access to high-quality education in IT, research, entrepreneurship, communications, as well as a focus on learning multiple languages.
Universitas Esa Unggul
Jakarta, Indonesia
Universitas Esa Unggul has a vision to become a world-class university recognized for high quality, creativity and entrepreneurship. In the last decade, the university has experienced very rapid development, both in terms of research results and community service, leading to global recognition. Esa Unggul is consistently ranked as one of the leading non-public universities in Indonesia.
Universidad Francisco Gavidia
UFG is one of the top 3 universities in El Salvador (out of 24 total), and, with 8,600 students, it is one of the biggest private education providers in the country. With degrees in arts & design, economics, law, social sciences, and engineering, the majority of students are enrolled in economics or engineering. In 2021, UFG spent $1 million in research, and has the largest number of research projects in the country, according to the National Observatory of Science and Technology.
Universum International College
Prishtina, Kosovo
Universum College thrives on providing high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities through teaching excellence, lifelong learning, applied research and partnership building, thus, preparing students to be thoughtful, responsible and successful citizens who support the development of Kosovo and the region. Today, Universum College is recognized as the most internationalized higher education institution in Kosovo, proudly establishing cooperation with some of the most respected educational institutions in the world.
Universidad Internacional del Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
UIDE is a non-profit, private university serving more than 8,000 students in Ecuador, and virtually. UIDE operates Ecuador’s top-ranked medical school and maintains a 100% pass rate in the Professional Qualification Exam for its medical graduates. UIDE ranked 4th among private institutions in the 2020 national accreditation process.
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Rincón de Sabanilla, Costa Rica
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (ULatina) is the largest private university in Costa Rica, with more than 16,000 students enrolled in 90 programs across eight campuses. ULatina has more than 110,000 alumni and is the No. 1 producer of engineering and health professionals in the country. ULatina is committed to access, with more than 40% of students representing the first generation in their family to study at the university level.
Universidad Norbert Wiener
Lima, Peru
Over the past 26 years, Universidad Norbert Wiener (UNW) has cultivated a reputation as a higher education leader in Peru. As part of the ASU-Cintana Alliance, UNW will launch of the Biocentro Research Center in the Amazon to provide new opportunities for students to access the education and skills needed to be competitive in a global environment.
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At home in the wild
Journey alongside ASU researchers working to preserve and protect vital ecosystems around the world. From studying endangered wax palms in the Columbian Andes to helping Indigenous communities build solar canoes in the Ecuadoran Amazon, their on-the-ground efforts showcase ASU’s commitment to sustainability on a global scale.
Kaleidoscope short film contest inspires powerful binational filmmaking in its second year
Organized jointly by ASU, the Universidad de Guadalajara and the Mexico Institute at the Wilson Center, the binational short film contest and festival known as U.S.-Mexico Kaleidoscope encourages and curates new narratives about the relationship between the United States and Mexico, and our two societies.
Student triumphs over adversity, becoming first-gen graduate and Dean’s Medalist
Over the last two years, alongside working 40 hours per week at the family business, Alaleh Moslehpour has also balanced course schedules and assignments after making the decision to complete her degree through ASU Online.
ASU helps University of Guyana faculty earn doctoral degrees in expedited program
ASU helped several faculty members from the University of Guyana earn doctoral degrees in an expedited program.
At home and abroad, a fight for freedom and democracy
ASU, Mexico partner to build next generation of chipmakers, drive semiconductor innovation
Thousands of college students in Mexico will soon have the opportunity to enroll in ASU’s new, free online course to learn the fundamentals of microelectronics and nanoelectronics, thanks to a partnership between the university and Mexico that aims to advance North American competitiveness and ensure the global semiconductor supply chain meets demands for digital security and transformation worldwide.