Academic partners

Harvard University
[http://www.harvard.edu/]

Harvard is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and is considered one of the premier centers of higher learning and research in the world.

James Madison University
College of Integrated Science and Technology
[http://www.jmu.edu/cisat]

The College of Integrated Science and Technology (CISAT) at James Madison University prepares students in the areas of the applied sciences, health, technology and human services, and assists them in entering professions or to undertake advanced study. In doing so, CISAT helps students recognize and understand key scientific and technical developments. The College has adopted a unique collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes innovation and encourages partnerships with industry, government, academia, professional organizations and the private sector.

Rochester Institute of Technology
[http://www.rit.edu/]

Founded in 1829, RIT is an internationally recognized leader in professional and career-oriented education enrolling more than 15,000 students in eight colleges. A private, co-educational university in upstate New York, RIT offers academic programs that combine outstanding teaching, a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, modern classroom facilities and work experience gained through the university’s cooperative education program, internships, and other opportunities.

RIT has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report magazine as one of the nation’s leading comprehensive universities and one of America’s “Best College Values.” In addition, RIT ranked sixth overall in the “Best Universities – Master’s (North region)” category, and scored first in peer assessment, which is a survey of presidents, provosts and deans from other universities judging a school’s academic excellence. Many other college guidebooks have ranked RIT among the nation's top schools, including Kaplan's Unbiased Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges and Princeton Review's Best 345 Colleges.

Les Écoles de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan
[http://www.st-cyr.terre.defense.gouv.fr]

The main training center for French army officers, les écoles de Coëtquidan features three schools: the École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr (ESM), the École Militaire Interarmes (EMIA) and the École Militaire du Corps Technique et Administratif. Aiming to ensure maximal performance of army officers, the school prides itself on its multidisciplinary approach and high standards to develop situation awareness, a firm understanding of the world and society, decision-making in complex situations, and mastery of languages and other forms of communication.

L'Université Lumière Lyon 2
[http://www.univ-lyon2.fr]

Established in the late 19th century, the Université Lyon 2 today teaches some 26,000 students and oversees 262 degrees on its two campuses, Berges du Rhône and Porte des Alpes. 10 schools and institutes offer undergraduate, graduate and doctoral training in human and social sciences, litteratures, languages, law, economics, management and political science. Active in its pursuit of international scientific cooperation, the university has 53 bilateral agreements underway and features 41 research teams.