International Partners

Kent State Academic Partnerships

Kent State University enjoys a successful history of international academic collaboration through the creation of formal partnerships with like-minded institutions. Our current partnerships include universities, institutions of higher learning, secondary schools, governmental and non-governmental agencies, and private sector companies. Partnerships enable Kent State to collaborate across several areas of mutual interest, such as joint research projects and student exchange programs. Experience has shown us that the most successful and active partnerships are the result of committed faculty members from each institution who champion and coordinate the relationship among their respective peers and students.

The mission of Kent State’s Office of Global Education is to assist in creating the foundation upon which a mutually beneficial partnership can be built, including the development of any necessary documentation such as a Memorandum of Agreement or appropriate contracts or agreements.

Delegates socialize following a partnership signing agreement.

Take a look at different types of partnerships in which Kent State University participates.

List of Kent State Academic Partners

Updated March 21, 2023

Australia	University of Technology Sydney*
Bahamas, The	University of The Bahamas
Brazil	Federal University of Santa Catarina Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado Mackenzie Presbyterian University Pontifical Catholic University of Parana*
Burkina Faso	Institute for Higher Learning in Human Society
Cambodia	Dewey International University
Canada	University of Laval
China	Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Henan University Sias University Sichuan International Studies University Xi’an International Studies University
Colombia	National University of Colombia Universidad del Rosario Universidad El Bosque* University of Antioquia
Czech Republic	Anglo-American University Palacky University Olomouc
Ecuador	Universidad Especialidades Espíritu Santo
Egypt	American University in Cairo* Nile University
Finland	University of Lapland*
France	Institute of Intercultural Management and Communication (ISIT)* Paris American Academy Rennes School of Business*
Germany	Akademie Mode & Design Freie Universitat Berlin: European Studies Program Reutlingen University* Worms University of Applied Sciences
Ghana	Atonkwa Villiage University of Cape Coast University of Education, Winneba
Hong Kong	Hong Kong Polytechnic University*
India	Bennet University BML Munjal University Chandigarh University Chitkara University Empower School of Health Management Development Institute
Indonesia	Gadjah Mada University University of Indonesia
Israel	University of Haifa*
Italy	Calabria University University of Trieste University of Turin
Japan	Hiroshima Bunkyo Women’s University Hiroshima Shudo University* Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies* Nihon University* Rikkyo University* Sanyo Gakuen University and College Shimane University* Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior of Kyoto University
Jordan	Amman Arab University/Royal Jordanian Airlines Applied Science University The Hashemite University University of Petra
Kenya	KCA University
Lebanon	Lebanese American University
Lithuania	ISM University of Management and Economics
Macedonia	South East European University
Mexico	Universidad Tecnológica El Retoño
Nigeria	Ahmadu Bello University - Distance Learning Center
Palestine	Al Quds Open University
Poland	Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan Poznan University of Technology
Portugal	Catholic University of Portugal*
Romania	West University of Timisoara
Rwanda	University of Rwanda
Saudi Arabia	Effat University
Senegal	Gaston Berger University of Saint Louis
South Africa	University of Witwatersrand
South Korea	Chodang University Chonnam National University Dankook University* Korea Aerospace University* Korea University Sejong Campus* Soon Chun Hyang University*
Spain	European University of Madrid* University of Murcia* International College of Spain
Taiwan	Feng Chia University* National Taichung University of Education
Thailand	Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Uganda	Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute
Ukraine	Ternopil National Economic University
United Arab Emirates	American University of Sharjah*
United Kingdom	Queer Britain Regent's University London University of Leicester*
United States	Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching

*Denotes active exchange partner. Contact Education Abroad (edabroad@kent.edu) for more information on Kent State's exchange programs.

Types of Partnerships :

General Agreement Guidelines

When considering a new partner it is important to assess the potential of the partnership to ensure a long and active collaboration. Please consider the following:

The academic standing and quality of the potential partner
The potential interest among KSU students for exchange or study abroad
The available resources to implement the proposed projects or activities
The availability of support from campus divisions (i.e. Research and Sponsored Programs, Curriculum Services, Office of the Registrar, etc.)
The level of commitment from each institution

Establishing a new Agreement

Please consult with the International Partnerships Division before beginning any formal negotiations with a potential partner regarding the following:

The type and scope of the proposed partnership
Aspects of mutual responsibility
Financial considerations (scholarships, grant funding, etc.)

Terms of the proposed agreement, especially in relation to student exchanges, articulation agreements, or special degree completion programs

The initial consultation will help determine if a formal agreement is necessary and the type of agreement(s) that should be developed. If it is decided that an agreement should be developed, the sponsoring unit must submit a International Partnership Application form. The information requested in the application assists with the development and maintenance of the potential partnership.

The International Partnerships Division will provide assistance for drafting the agreement and reviewing the draft with the potential partner. If negotiations are needed the International Partnerships Division will assist the sponsoring unit and interact with University Counsel. Once all of the parties have agreed to the draft agreement it will be ready to be finalized.

For more information, contact the International Partnerships Division at: partnerships@kent.edu

Finalizing and Signing an Agreement

All agreements, including college or department specific agreements may only be signed by the President or Provost of Kent State University. The International Partnerships Division will assist with the signing process to ensure that all of the steps are completed prior to the signing. Typically KSU signs the agreements first and then sends them to the proposed partner. All of the original agreements are cataloged and maintained by the International Partnerships Division at Kent State University.

For questions, contact us at:

partnerships@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/globaleducation/international-partnerships