Universities that become partners in the McDonnell Academy are committed to excellence in education and research, and to the importance of international collaboration.
McDonnell Academy partners, Washington University, and other collaborative institutions conduct research that addresses important global challenges and educates the next generation of leaders and scientists.
Boğaziçi University
Boğaziçi University also known as Bosphorus University is a major research university located on the European side of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey. The language of instruction is English.
- Physical Address: Bebek, Boğaziçi University, 34342 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey
- Mailing Address: Istanbul,
Fudan University
Fudan University is located in Shanghai, China. It is one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China.
- Physical Address: Fudan University, Handan Road, Wujiaochang, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
- Mailing Address: Shanghai,
Global Scholars
In 2019, the McDonnell International Scholars Academy began recruiting scholars from institutions outside of the partner network. The Academy welcomed its first Global Scholars as part of the 2020 Cohort.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a public research university in Clear Water Bay Peninsula, Hong Kong.
- Physical Address: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
- Mailing Address: Hong Kong,
Indian Institute of Science
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management located in Bengaluru, India.
- Mailing Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a public engineering and research institution located in Powai, Mumbai, India.
- Physical Address: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Mailing Address: Mumbai,
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) is a public engineering institution located in Hauz Khas, Delhi, India.
- Physical Address: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Mailing Address: New Delhi,
Keio University
Established in 1858 by Yukichi Fukuzawa as a small school of Western learning, Keio has a history as Japan’s very first private institution of higher learning.
- Physical Address: Keio University, 2 Chome-15-45 Mita, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
- Mailing Address: Tokyo,
Korea University
Korea University is a large research institution, notable in South Korean history for being the first educational institution to offer academic programs in Korea in various disciplines, such as law, economics, and journalism.
- Physical Address: Korea University, Anam-ro, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Mailing Address: Seoul,
Makerere University
Established in 1922 as a technical school, Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious English Universities in Africa.
- Physical Address: Makerere University, University Road, Kampala, Uganda
- Mailing Address: Kampala,
Middle East Technical University
Since its foundation, METU, as an international research university, has been the leading university in Turkey in terms of depth and breadth of international ties and the amount of funds generated from international research projects.
- Physical Address: Üniversiteler, Middle East Technical University, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı, Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey
- Mailing Address: Ankara,
National Taiwan University
National Taiwan University is a national co-educational research university located in Taipei’s Da’an District in Taiwan.
- Physical Address: National Taiwan University, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Mailing Address: Taipei,
National University of Singapore
Founded in 1905, the National University of Singapore is the oldest institute of higher learning in Singapore
- Physical Address: Lower Kent Ridge Road, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Mailing Address: Singapore,
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) was originally founded in Shanghai, China in 1896 as the second modern university in China and re-established in Hsinchu, Taiwan in 1958 as a primary engineering and management research university.
- Physical Address: National Chiao Tung University Guangfu Campus, No. 1001號, Daxue Road, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
- Mailing Address: Hsinchu City,
Peking University
Peking University is situated in the Haidian District in the western suburb of Beijing.
- Physical Address: Peking University, Yiheyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
- Mailing Address: Beijing,
Reichman University
The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya is a private, not-for-profit, and nonsectarian, research university located at Herzliya, in the Tel Aviv District.
- Physical Address: IDC Herzliya, Ha-Universita St, Herzliya, Israel
- Mailing Address: Herzliya,
Seoul National University
Seoul National University is a national research university located in Seoul, the capital of Korea.
- Physical Address: Seoul National University, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Mailing Address: Seoul,
State University of Campinas
The University of Campinas, commonly called Unicamp, is a public research university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and one of the best universities in the country and in Latin America.
- Physical Address: State University of Campinas – Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz – Barao Geraldo, Campinas – State of São Paulo, Brazil
- Mailing Address: Campinas,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Since its establishment in 1936, TISS has been one of the premier institutes in India in social sciences, human development, public policy and economics.
- Physical Address: Tata Institute of Social Sciences, VN Purav Marg, Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Mailing Address: Mumbai,
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a public research university in Haifa, Israel. Established in 1912 under the Ottoman Empire and more than 35 years before the State of Israel, the Technion is the oldest university in the country and is among the most selective.
- Physical Address: Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
- Mailing Address: Haifa,
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Tecnológico de Monterrey forms people who become agents of change willing to be even more competitive in order to benefit all
- Physical Address: Tecnológico de Monterrey, Avenida Eugenio Garza Sada, Tecnológico, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
- Mailing Address: Monterrey,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a university that is firmly rooted in Chinese culture and well positioned in modern society.
- Physical Address: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Wu Ho Man Yuen Building, Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong
- Mailing Address: Hong Kong,
The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia’s second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
- Physical Address: University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC, Australia
- Mailing Address: Melbourne,
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions.
- Physical Address: The University Of Queensland, Brisbane City Campus, Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD, Australia
- Mailing Address: Brisbane,
Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University is situated on several former royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty, surrounded by a few historical sites in northwest Beijing. The garden-like landscape, with the Wanquan River meandering through, has inspired and motivated generations of students.
- Physical Address: Tsinghua University, Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
- Mailing Address: Beijing,
University of Chile
The University of Chile is a prestigious national and public university located in Santiago of Chile.
- Physical Address: University of Chile – Avenida Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins, Santiago, Chile
- Mailing Address: Santiago,
University of Ghana
The University of Ghana, the premier university and the largest university in Ghana was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research.
- Physical Address: University of Ghana, Legon Boundary, Accra, Ghana
- Mailing Address: Accra,
University of Hong Kong
Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.
- Physical Address: University of Hong Kong Main Building, Bonham Road, Lung Fu Shan, Hong Kong
- Mailing Address: Hong Kong,
University of Indonesia
Universitas Indonesia is a state university in Depok, West Java and Salemba, Jakarta, Indonesia. Universitas Indonesia is the oldest tertiary-level educational institution in Indonesia (known as the Dutch East Indies when UI was established).
- Physical Address: University of Indonesia, Jalan Margonda Raya, Pondok Cina, Depok City, West Java, Indonesia
- Mailing Address: Jakarta,
University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo is a research university located in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. The university has 10 faculties with a total of around 30,000 students, 2,100 of whom are foreign.
- Physical Address: The University of Tokyo, 7 Chome-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo, Japan
- Mailing Address: Tokyo,
US Scholars
In 2012, the McDonnell International Scholars Academy began recruiting U.S. scholars into the program. These Scholars bring an added layer of diversity for all of the members of the McDonnell community, by bringing the U.S. perspective to global conversations.
- Physical Address: Washington University, Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Mailing Address: MO
Utrecht University
Utrecht University is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe.
- Physical Address: Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Mailing Address: Utrecht,
Yonsei University
Considered one of the most prestigious in the country, Yonsei University was established in 1885. It is one of the oldest universities in South Korea.
- Physical Address: Yonsei University, Yonsei-ro, Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Mailing Address: Seoul,