Introduction to our International Partners
The University of Southern Indiana has developed strategic partnerships with reputable higher education institutions across the globe. The Center for International Programs prioritizes relationships such as these that bring innumerable benefits to our faculty and students who become distinguished global citizens because of the cross-cultural exchange. We are fortunate to not only send individuals from our USI campus community, but we are afforded the privilege to welcome international students and faculty from our partner institutions. Our partners offer valuable opportunities for our campus community and align strongly with USI's strategic plan and internationalization efforts.
The newly formed partnership between USI and Chengdu Sport University in Chengdu, China, provides students studying sport, economics, and management with a unique opportunity. After the schools aligned their curriculum to meet both universities’ academic standards, students from Chengdu can complete their first three years at CSU, and their final year at USI. This 3+1 Campus Model supports the globalization of both universities. After completion of all four years, the students receive undergraduate degrees from both USI and Chengdu Sport University.
USI’s direct exchange program with the University of Tsukuba in Ibaraki, Japan allows students the opportunity to study at one of Japan’s top ten universities. This partnership offers exchange opportunities in Human Sciences, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Work, Medical Sciences, and related fields.
USI’s direct exchange program with the University of Tsukuba in Ibaraki, Japan allows students the opportunity to study at one of Japan’s top ten universities. This partnership offers exchange opportunities in Human Sciences, Nursing, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Work, Medical Sciences, and related fields.
Located in the historic town of Tsuru, Japan, Tsuru University is one of USI’s most recent international partnerships. The connection between the two universities dates from 2021 when the Intensive English Program (IEP) ran a two-week online English language course for Tsuru University students. Starting in 2025, USI will host Tsuru University students to teach in our partner Japanese school for their internship purposes while studying at USI.
We have no current partnerships with institutions in Oceania. The CIP is open to expanding partnerships in this region.
We are an approved institution through the Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission SACM and with the Kuwait Cultural Office KCO. The CIP is open to expanding partnerships in this region.
We work closely with the EducationUSA centers in Nigeria and Ghana. As a result of this, we host many students from both countries. The CIP is open to expanding partnerships in this region.
Hochschule Osnabrück, University of Applied Sciences
Beginning back in 1990, the exchange partnership between USI and the UAS grew out of the sister city relationship between Evansville and the city of Osnabrück. It is one of the University’s longest standing exchange programs focusing primarily on Business and Engineering. Faculty from both universities have also had the opportunity to exchange places and teach at their sister university for a semester.
USI partnered with this university from the sister city of Osnabrück dating back to 1990. It has developed into a long-standing exchange program primarily focusing on the Liberal Arts studies and German language.
South East European University
The partnership between USI and the South East European University of North Macedonia provides a new opportunity for students in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. The partnership—which was officially signed into effect during fall 2022—allows students to study abroad at SEEU immediately after their spring semester ends. The recent opening of their nursing school and overlapping semesters makes SEEU an ideal choice for students. At SEEU, students will experience an eastern European healthcare system and get the chance to visit local hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Institute for the Training and Utilization of Human Resources (IFARHU)
USI is a proud host of the Institute for the Formation and Use of Human Resources (IFARHU) public schools scholarship program. The scholarship grants Panamanian students with academic merit the opportunity to pursue higher education at an international university and encourage the growth of human capital in Panama. In addition, short-term and long-term English language students are given the opportunity to hone in on their language skills and cultural knowledge.
Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología, e Innovación (SENACYT)
SENACYT's projects and programs are aimed at strengthening, supporting, inducing, and promoting the development of science, technology, and innovation. USI is proud to host cohorts of high-achieving STEM major students sponsored by SENACYT since the established partnership in 2016.
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP)
The Memorandum of Understanding between USI and the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP) was signed in October of 2022. The two universities participated in a mobility grant that allowed faculty and student exchange. This exchange program will provide students and faculty from both institutions with essential hands-on experience working together, cross-cultural understanding, and creative problem solving and innovation. In addition, both universities put effort towards articulation agreements for the Engineering majors.
Universidad Especializada de Las Americas Panamá (UDELAS)
USI signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UDELAS in October 2022. Pre-professional colleges such as Radiology, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy are housed in this University. USI puts efforts towards joint collaboration and establishing articulation agreements for students graduating in these majors at USI. Additionally, faculty-led programs and research projects are on the radar to continue collaboration between the two institutions.