Universitas 21 is an international network of research-intensive universities, established as an "international reference point and resource for strategic thinking on issues of global significance." Together, there are 500,000 students and 40,000 academics and researchers associated with these universities, which have over 2 million alumni. Image File history File links Universitas21. ... This article is about the concept. ... Representation of a university class, 1350s. ...

Founded in 1997, Universitas 21 currently has 20 member universities in 12 different countries and territories. For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

The universities collaborate on many levels, undergraduate and postgraduate research, sharing best practice and several hundred students a year participate in the student exchange programmes, the U21 Student Mobility Progamme.

In 2001, Universitas 21, in a collaborative effort with Thomson Learning, formed an online university called Universitas 21 Global, with its headquarters in Singapore. The program is administered and quality-assured by U21pedagogica Ltd., which is chartered in Guernsey and headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia (USA), near the historic grounds of the University of Virginia – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Thomson Learning based in Connecticut is one of the four operating divisions of The Thomson Corporation(TSX:TOC; NYSE:TOC). ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Charlottesville is an independent city located within the confines of Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Princess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of England. ... The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State...

Universitas 21 member institutions

East Asia

• Fudan University (Shanghai, People's Republic of China)
• Korea University (Seoul, South Korea)
• National University of Singapore (Singapore)
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai, People's Republic of China)
• University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
• Waseda University (Japan)
• Seoul National University (South Korea) (?)
• Peking University (People's Republic of China) (?)

East Asia Geographic East Asia. ... Fudan University (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), located in Shanghai, China, is one of the oldest leading and most selective universities in the Peoples Republic of China. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ... Korea University is located in central Seoul, with a secondary campus in Jochiwon, South Korea, and is generally regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... University Cultural Centre The National University of Singapore (Abbreviation: NUS; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Abbreviated 国大; Malay: Universiti Nasional Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் தேசிய பல்கலைக்கழகம்; Indonesian: Universitas Nasional Singapura) is Singapores oldest university. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ... The University of Hong Kong (HKU ; Chinese: 香港大學; Jyutping: hoeng1 gong2 daai6 hok6; Mandarin Pinyin: ), is the oldest and most prestigious tertiary institution in Hong Kong. ... Waseda University ), often abbreviated to Sodai ) is a co-educational, private university in Japan. ... Seoul National University (SNU), is a national university, located in Seoul, South Korea. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Europe

• Lund University (Lund, Skåne, Sweden)
• University College Dublin (Dublin, Ireland)
• University of Birmingham (Birmingham, England, United Kingdom)
• University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom)
• University of Glasgow (Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom)
• University of Nottingham (Nottingham, England, United Kingdom)

For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Lund University main building, built in 1882 by Helgo Zettervall. ...   IPA: is a city in SkÃ¥ne in southern Sweden. ... The Flag of SkÃ¥ne (also known as Scania in English) is the southernmost historical province (landskap) and County (Län) of Sweden. ... University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin - more commonly University College Dublin (UCD) - is Irelands largest university, with over 20,000 students. ... Dublin city centre at night WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Leinster County: Dáil Éireann: Dublin Central, Dublin North Central, Dublin North East, Dublin North West, Dublin South Central, Dublin South East European Parliament: Dublin Dialling Code: +353 1 Postal District(s): D1-24, D6W Area: 114. ... Website http://www. ... See also Birmingham, USA, and other places called Birmingham. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The University of Edinburgh (Scottish Gaelic: ), founded in 1582,[4] is a renowned centre for teaching and research in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... This article is about the country. ... Master of Theology (MTh) Dentistry Nursing Affiliations Russell Group, Universitas 21 Website http://www. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... This article is about the country. ... The University of Nottingham is a leading research and teaching university in the city of Nottingham, in the East Midlands of England. ... For other uses, see Nottingham (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

North America

• McGill University (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
• Tec de Monterrey (Monterrey, Mexico)
• University of British Columbia (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
• University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia, United States)

North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... McGill University is a publicly funded, co-educational research university located in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Province Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... , Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... ITESM is the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, located in Monterrey, Mexico, is also known as the Tec de Monterrey, or simply Tec. The name is translated into English as the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Studies (for this reason, some call it the Mexican MIT... Nickname: Motto: El Trabajo templa el Espíritu Location of Monterrey in northern Mexico Coordinates: , Country Mexico State Nuevo León Founded 20 September 1596 Government  - Mayor Adalberto Madero ( PAN) Area  - City 572 km²  (220. ... The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a Canadian public university with its main campus located at Point Grey in the unincorporated Electoral Area A, immediately west of Vancouver, British Columbia. ... This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour Without Sunset (diminishment)) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area  Ranked 5th - Total 944,735... The University of Virginia (also called U.Va. ... Charlottesville is an independent city located within the confines of Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and named after Princess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of England. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

Oceania

• University of Auckland (Auckland, New Zealand)
• University of Queensland (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
• University of Melbourne (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
• University of New South Wales (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)

For other uses, see Oceania (disambiguation). ... The University of Auckland (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau) is New Zealands largest research-based university. ... For other uses, see Auckland (disambiguation). ... The University of Queensland (UQ) is the longest-established university in the state of Queensland, Australia, a member of Australias Group of Eight, and the Sandstone Universities. ... This article is about the Australian city. ... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... The University of Melbourne, is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th)  - Land 227,416 km²  - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... Uniwalk is the main walkway stretching through the whole Kensingtion campus The University of New South Wales, also known as UNSW or colloquially as New South, is a university situated in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... “NSW” redirects here. ...

External links

• Universitas 21 website
• List of member institutions on the official website