List of U21 Members
Fudan University
Established in 1905, Fudan was named after a quotation from a Confucian Classic, roughly translated as “Itinerant as the twilight, sunshine and moonlight” defining the University’s motto to become “Rich in knowledge and tenacious of purpose, inquiring with earnestness and reflecting with self-practice.” There are 27,000 full time students on campus, with 2,000 overseas students, over 3,500 faculty and more…
Korea University
Korea University was founded in 1905 and is widely acknowledged as the top private university in Korea. Its reputation for quality is based on excellence in teaching, research and service to Korean society. Eminent faculty, outstanding students and internationally recognized research programs all contribute to the University’s public profile as a highly-ranked international leader in higher education. Korea University has two…
KU Leuven
Founded in 1425, KU Leuven has been a centre of learning for almost six centuries. Today, it is Belgium’s highest-ranked university as well as one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe. As a leading European research university and co-founder of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), KU Leuven has a strong record of securing funding from…
Lund University
Lund University, with campuses in Lund, Malmö, Helsingborg and Ljungbyhed, is the largest unit for research and higher education in Sweden. The University has about 40,000 students in total over a year – of whom 6,400 are international students. Almost half are undergraduate students, and almost one quarter study programmes at Master’s level. The remainder take various types of free-standing…
McMaster University
Since 1887, McMaster University has been dedicated to the cultivation of human potential, a commitment we demonstrate everyday through our ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning and our world-class, interdisciplinary research. One of only four Canadian Universities consistently ranked in the world’s top 100, McMaster has a proud tradition of academic and research excellence, evidenced by the achievements of our…
National University of Singapore
From a modest medical school founded in 1905, the National University of Singapore (NUS) has evolved into a global university with distinctive strengths in education and research, with an entrepreneurial dimension. As Singapore’s foremost and most prestigious institution of higher learning, NUS aims to advance knowledge and educate students, foster innovation and nurture talent, all in the service of country…
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) was founded on 21 June 1888 in order to become an institution that integrates academic excellence and training, inspired in the Christian doctrine. UC was born with the mission of serving Chile in the creation of intellectual capital. From the beginning it has sought to give a solid education, rooted in science, arts and humanities, so that students are not only scientifically and technically trained, but also open to the various dimensions of human, social and personal responsibilities arising from…
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), directly subordinate to the Chinese Ministry of Education, is a key university in China, jointly funded by the Ministry and Shanghai Municipality. Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of the oldest universities in China, founded in 1896. The University, through its century-long history, has nurtured large numbers of outstanding figures and made significant contributions to…
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Universitas Gadjah Mada was born out of revolutionary struggle for independence of the Indonesian nation. Founded in the early period of independence, UGM was declared as the scientific and cultural centre for national higher education administration. Established by the name of “Universitas Gadjah Mada”, this university is the amalgamation of several higher education institutions that had been established previously, including…
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Tecnológico de Monterrey was founded in 1943, a vision of Eugenio Garza Sada and a group of businessmen. The university is a private, non-profit institution, independent and not related to any political party or religious group. We have 26 campuses spread-out all-over Mexico and 18 field offices in several countries. For seven decades, we have been transforming the lives of…
UC Davis
Go-getters, change makers, problem solvers Opened in 1908, UC Davis is the most academically comprehensive university on the West Coast. We’re known for working across disciplines to solve the world’s most pressing problems and for our commitment to artistic and cultural expression. The 5,300-acre campus is in Davis, a vibrant college town and community of about 68,000. The state capital…
University of Amsterdam
The history of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) dates back to 1632. Today, with more than 43,000 students, the UvA is considered one of the best research universities in the world. Its seven faculties conduct teaching and research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, economics and business, law, natural sciences, medicine, and dentistry. The university’s…
The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau, is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and leading university. We harness the power of partnerships, research and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges. Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s most diverse city, the University of Auckland…
University of Birmingham
For over 100 years the University of Birmingham has helped develop knowledge and understanding through a spirit of challenge and enquiry. Its foundations are rooted in the needs of the region for educated minds and people able to lead and develop business; inevitably, discoveries made by Birmingham’s academics have helped to fuel international development and our graduates lead global companies…
University College Dublin
Founded in 1854, University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university. It is ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide and is positioned 126th in the QS 2025 World University Rankings. UCD is the only Irish university that is a member of Universitas 21. UCD plays a central role in Ireland’s dynamic economy,…
University of Connecticut
Established as an agricultural school in 1881, the University of Connecticut (UConn) has since grown into one of the nation’s top-tier public research institutions. By 1939, it had evolved into a major Ph.D. granting university. Today—with over 32,00 students, 10,000 faculty and staff members, and more than 270,000 alumni—it is recognized for its diverse research portfolio and key areas of…
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583, making it one of Scotland’s four ancient universities. Today, the university is a leading European centre of academic excellence. As a great civic university, Edinburgh especially values its intellectual and economic relationship with the Scottish community that forms its base and provides the foundation from which it will continue to look to…
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow students and researchers have been changing the world since 1451. From Adam Smith, James Watt, Lord Kelvin to today’s ‘world-changers’ working on some of the most exciting discoveries of our time, the University of Glasgow is a place where ambitious people can succeed regardless of background or circumstance. It is one of the top 100 universities…
The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911 to take over from the Hong Kong College of Medicine (established in 1887), is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. From the modest beginning of only two faculties, the University has grown to embrace almost all major areas of teaching and research. The University comprises 10 faculties with a total student…
University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg – The Future. Reimagined. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is an Afropolitan international university with an identity of inclusion, a university that is transforming lives and diversifying professions. A proudly South African university, rooted in the vibrant and multicultural city of Johannesburg, reflecting the city’s energy and embracing its diversity with equal passion. At the University of Johannesburg …
University of Maryland
The University of Maryland, College Park, is a major public research university located on 1,340 acres of land just outside Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856 as Maryland Agricultural College, it was one of the nation’s first Land Grant institutions, and today is the flagship campus of the University System of Maryland. UMD is committed to educating exceptional students, conducting ground…
The University of Melbourne
As a place of discovery and enquiry, the University of Melbourne’s purpose is to benefit society through the transformative impactof education and research. Established in 1853, it is one of Australia’s oldest universities and the first in Victoria. Today, the University’s vibrant community comprises over 53,000 students, including 45 per cent international students from more than 150 countries. Our students…
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive university with a proud heritage. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students. We have a pioneering spirit, expressed in the vision of our founder Sir Jesse Boot, which has seen us lead the way in establishing campuses in China…
University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland. Our university is an international scientific community of over 40,000 students and staff, divided into 11 faculties on four campuses. Our faculties include Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty…
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions created after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act in 1862. Founded in 1867 as Illinois Industrial University, the university is situated in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana (total population 207,000) in east-central Illinois and is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois…
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities. For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world. UQ ranks among the world’s top universities and, with a strong focus on teaching excellence, has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian…
The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading, comprehensive research and teaching universities. Our reputation for global leadership in research and education is reflected in our ranking in the world’s top 50 universities. The Australian Research Council has rated 100 percent of our research as world standard or above. We tackle problems by looking at them from all…
University of Zurich
With its 28,000 enrolled students, the University of Zurich (UZH) is Switzerland’s largest university. Founded in 1833, UZH was Europe’s first university to be established by a democratic political system; today, UZH is one of the foremost universities in the German-speaking world. UZH consists of seven faculties: Theology; Law; Business, Economics and Informatics; Medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Arts and Social Sciences…
UNSW Sydney
Since its foundation in 1949, UNSW Sydney has aimed to improve and transform lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society. It is one of the leading research and teaching intensive universities in the world, known for innovative, pioneering research and high-quality education with a global impact. UNSW has a proud tradition of…
Waseda University
Waseda University is a private, independent research university in central Tokyo, founded in 1882 by Shigenobu Okuma, once prime minister and regarded as the father of Japanese modernization. Waseda is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. Comprised of thirteen undergraduate and twenty graduate schools, Waseda offers varied and dynamic curricula that cover many areas of the social and…
