International Partners
List of Kent State Academic Partners
Updated March 21, 2023
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.
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 |
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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
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Ecuador |
Universidad Especialidades Espíritu Santo |
Egypt |
Nile University
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Finland |
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France |
Institute of Intercultural Management and Communication (ISIT)*
Paris American Academy |
Germany |
Akademie Mode & Design
Freie Universitat Berlin: European Studies Program
Worms University of Applied Sciences
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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
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Indonesia |
Gadjah Mada University
University of Indonesia
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Israel |
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Italy |
Calabria University
University of Trieste
University of Turin
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Japan |
Hiroshima Bunkyo Women’s University
Sanyo Gakuen University and College
Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior of Kyoto University
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Jordan |
Amman Arab University/Royal Jordanian Airlines
Applied Science University
The Hashemite University
University of Petra
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Kenya |
KCA University |
Lebanon |
Lebanese American University |
Lithuania |
ISM University of Management and Economics
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Macedonia |
South East European University
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Mexico |
Universidad Tecnológica El Retoño
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Nigeria |
Ahmadu Bello University - Distance Learning Center |
Palestine |
Al Quds Open University
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Poland |
Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan
Poznan University of Technology
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Portugal |
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Romania |
West University of Timisoara |
Rwanda |
University of Rwanda |
Saudi Arabia |
Effat University
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Senegal |
Gaston Berger University of Saint Louis
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South Africa |
University of Witwatersrand
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South Korea |
Chodang University
Chonnam National University
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Spain |
International College of Spain
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Taiwan |
National Taichung University of Education
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Thailand |
Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
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Uganda |
Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute |
Ukraine |
Ternopil National Economic University |
United Arab Emirates |
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United Kingdom |
Queer Britain
Regent's University London
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United States |
Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching
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*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:
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The academic standing and quality of the potential partner
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The potential interest among KSU students for exchange or study abroad
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The available resources to implement the proposed projects or activities
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The availability of support from campus divisions (i.e. Research and Sponsored Programs, Curriculum Services, Office of the Registrar, etc.)
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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:
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The type and scope of the proposed partnership
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Aspects of mutual responsibility
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Financial considerations (scholarships, grant funding, etc.)
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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:
Kent State University |Office of Global Education | 625 Loop Road | 106 Van Campen Hall | Kent, OH 44242, USA |Tel: 330.672.8655
partnerships@kent.edu | www.kent.edu/globaleducation/international-partnerships