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At BU, life goes beyond the classroom, it’s vibrant, diverse, and filled with opportunities to explore your passions across cultures and campuses.

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Partner through global alliances, academic networks, or local initiatives to shape education, research, and community impact.

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About BU

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BU is where global education meets real-world opportunity. With campuses in Curaçao, Paris, and worldwide, we prepare learners to lead in a fast-changing world.

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Academic Partnerships

Building Bridges to Academic Excellence

Partner with Bloomington University to expand educational opportunities through joint degrees, credit transfers, faculty exchanges, and collaborative research programs that benefit students and institutions globally.

Joint degree programs & dual qualifications
Seamless credit transfer & articulation agreements
Faculty & student exchange programs
Partnership Types
Joint Degrees Credit Transfer Faculty Exchange Research Collaboration
80+
Partner Universities
35
Countries Represented
5,000+
Students benefiting from partnership programs annually
Grade A+
NACSC Accreditation
50+
Joint Programs
Partnership Models

Flexible Collaboration Frameworks

Choose from multiple partnership models designed to align with your institution's goals and academic vision

Joint Degree Programs

Collaborate to offer dual credentials that enhance student value and global recognition

Co-branded qualifications
Shared curriculum development
Joint quality assurance

Articulation Agreements

Establish seamless credit transfer pathways for student progression and mobility

Guaranteed credit transfer
2+2 and 3+1 pathways
Streamlined admissions process

Faculty Exchange Programs

Enable academic staff mobility for teaching, research, and professional development

Visiting professor programs
Joint research initiatives
Professional development workshops

Student Exchange Programs

Create opportunities for students to study abroad and gain international experience

Semester/year-long exchanges
Summer school programs
Cultural immersion activities

Research Collaboration

Partner on cutting-edge research projects and joint publications

Joint research grants
Shared research facilities
Co-authored publications

Franchise & Validation Programs

Deliver BU-validated programs at your institution with full academic support

BU academic standards
Quality assurance framework
Faculty training & support
Benefits & Support

Why Choose Bloomington as Your Partner

Comprehensive support and resources to ensure successful long-term collaboration

Global Academic Recognition

Partner with a Grade A+ accredited university recognized across 35 countries, enhancing your institution's international reputation and student opportunities.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Work with experienced professionals who provide ongoing support, from initial setup through implementation and beyond, ensuring smooth collaboration.

Robust Quality Assurance

Benefit from established quality frameworks, regular reviews, and continuous improvement processes that maintain academic excellence across all partnership programs.

Advanced Technology Platform

Access state-of-the-art learning management systems, virtual collaboration tools, and digital resources that enhance teaching, learning, and administration.

Flexible Partnership Terms

Customizable agreements tailored to your institution's needs, with scalable models that grow with your partnership and adapt to changing requirements.

Joint Marketing Support

Collaborate on promotional activities, student recruitment campaigns, and brand building initiatives with access to BU's marketing resources and expertise.

Ready to Begin Your Partnership Journey?

Connect with our Institutional Partnerships team to explore how we can work together to create exceptional opportunities for your students and faculty.

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Success Stories

Thriving Partnerships Across the Globe

Discover how institutions worldwide are benefiting from collaboration with Bloomington University

Kuala Lumpur College of Business

Established a successful 2+2 MBA program enabling students to complete their degree with dual credentials from both institutions.

420+
Graduates
5 Years
Partnership

Mumbai Institute of Technology

Seamless credit transfer pathways for engineering and computer science students with guaranteed admission and scholarship opportunities.

650+
Transfers
7 Years
Partnership

Lagos State University

Active faculty exchange program focusing on health sciences with collaborative research projects and joint publications.

35+
Exchanges
4 Years
Partnership

Our Collective Impact

5,000+
Students Exchanged
250+
Faculty Collaborations
180+
Joint Research Projects
98%
Satisfaction Rate
Partnership Process

How to Begin Your Partnership

A straightforward journey from initial contact to successful collaboration

1
Step 1

Initial Inquiry & Discovery

Reach out to our partnerships team to discuss your institution's goals, needs, and vision for collaboration.

Submit partnership inquiry form
Initial consultation meeting
Explore partnership models
2
Step 2

Assessment & Alignment

We conduct a comprehensive review to ensure alignment in academic standards, values, and strategic objectives.

Institutional accreditation review
Academic quality assessment
Strategic fit evaluation
3
Step 3

Proposal Development

Together, we design a customized partnership framework that addresses your specific needs and objectives.

Draft partnership agreement
Define scope and deliverables
Establish timelines and milestones
4
Step 4

Agreement & Formalization

Legal review, signatures, and official partnership launch with announcements and communications.

Legal and compliance review
Memorandum of Understanding
Partnership launch ceremony
5
Step 5

Implementation & Support

Launch your partnership with comprehensive onboarding, training, and continuous support from our dedicated team.

Faculty and staff training
Technology platform access
Ongoing partnership management

Ready to Take the First Step?

Contact our Institutional Partnerships team today to begin your journey toward a transformative academic collaboration.

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