Australia: University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s top research universities and has four onshore campuses. North Terrace, in the cultural heart of the city of Adelaide is the main campus and site of most teaching and research facilities.

Australia Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

Emphasizing theory and practical education, RMIT offers a wealth of industrial, interior, textile, architecture, urban, and graphic design programs.

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong Polytechnic University is located in one of the world's busiest and most culturally diverse cities. Today, Hong Kong is a vibrant cultural and economic center. Although it has suffered fallout from Asia's economic crises in the late 1990s, and has experienced rising unemployment and falling property prices, there is hope of economic recovery.

Italy: Accademia Italiana

AI's Florence campus is most popular with NC State students. AI was the first Florentine school of art, fashion, and design operating on an international level. Today, it ranks as one of the most qualified European institutes of artistic and professional training. Spring semester study abroad students have the opportunity to assist with AI's annual fashion show. Study abroad students have full access to AI's catalog of courses and studios. AI coordinates some cultural excursions for study abroad students.

NC State Prague

The NC State European Center in Prague offers the opportunity for any student to study for a summer, semester, or year in Prague through a variety of design studios and general education courses. Special programs are offered at various times through several NC State University colleges and departments.

United Kingdom: University of Leeds

The University of Leeds has 33,000 students making it one of the largest universities in the UK. More than 12,000 international students from over 130 countries study in Leeds each year. The campus is a 10 minute walk to the center of the city. Leeds is the third largest city in the United Kingdom, is located on the banks of the River Aire in northern England.

It is considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and was named the top city to visit by the Good Britain Guide. Leeds is a great mix of city and country because of its proximity to extensive nature and open spaces with famous national parks.