Department of Global Engagement
Led by vice president and Dean of Global Engagement, Dr. Julie Ciancio, the Department of Global Engagement develops and maintains Westcliff’s global connections through a variety of partnerships and in-bound exchange opportunities.
Online Cohorts
Online cohorts are groups of students who participate in live online WU classes that are delivered at a time that is convenient for them in their time zones.
Current Online Cohort Programs Time Zone
- Middle East North Africa Europe Time Zone
Coming Soon:
- Ethiopia
- India
Current OCP Partners
A leading institution of learning in the UAE, offers a range of UK undergraduate and diploma programs, as well as degrees and professional programs in collaboration with international partners.
A private higher education institution in Ethiopia founded with the vision of addressing the growing demand for higher education in the country by offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs that emphasize academic excellence, research, and professional development.
A leading organization in the Arab world dedicated to assisting students in achieving their university education goals.
An Italian university that specializes in international education and applied languages, with a focus on interpreting, translation, and related fields. It offers a personalized, student-centered approach to education, allowing students to design their own academic paths by combining specializations with language proficiency.
A higher education institution with a mission to educate students through up-to-date and engaging online learning paths.
Academic Partnerships
Academic Partnerships are articulation agreements for transfer credits to Westcliff University. All programs can be completed either online or on campus.
- Progression Agreements can be 3+1, 2+2, 1+1, etc.
- For bachelor’s degrees, Westcliff can accept up to 75% transfer credits.
- For master’s degrees, Westcliff can accept up to 50% transfer credits for its programs in Florida, Texas, or online
- For doctorate degrees, Westcliff can accept up to 50% transfer credits.
- 48-credit doctorate that can be completed in a little over two years
- 60-credit doctorate with one area of concentration that can be completed in around three years
| Academic Institution | Location |
| Bridge TEFL | United States |
| Coastline College | United States |
| Czech University of Life Sciences Prague | Czech Republic |
| Global Education Career Centre | United Kingdom/Global |
| Hochschule Worms University of Applied Sciences | Germany |
| International School of Business | Tunisia |
| International School of Management GmbH | Germany |
| International Studies S.A. | Spain |
| London Examinations Board | United Kingdom/Global |
| Muthoot Business School | India |
| Online Business School (OBS) | United Kingdom/Global |
| Saiyou Educational Technology | China |
| Sathyabama University | India |
| Superior University | Pakistan |
| Universitat Internacional De Catalunya | Spain |
| Wuchang University of Technology | China |
General MOU
A General MOU is an agreement between a partner institution and Westcliff University to provide opportunities for inter-institutional exchanges and cooperation. The two institutions agree to encourage exchange of faculty, staff, and students for research, teaching, or study. Students pay the tuition fees at the university where they are taking courses. Westcliff isn’t able to do reciprocal student exchanges. Participants are responsible for their own expenses, including but not limited to: housing, utilities, insurance, travel, food, cultural events, etc.
Brazil
Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná – UENP | State University of Northern Paraná
France
École pour l’Informatique et les Nouvelles Technologies
ESC Clermont Business School
Institut Superieur de Gestion
Georgia
European University
Kutaisi University
Germany
Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
Arteveldehogeschool (Artevelde University of Applied Sciences)
Berufliche Hochule Hamburg
Business & Law School, Medical School of Hamburg
CBS International Business School
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Duale Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
FH Dresden
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Harz University of Applied Sciences
Helmut-Schmidt-University, Hamburg
Hochschule Emden/Leer
Hochschule fur Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden – University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Trier (Trier University of Applied Sciences)
Hochschule Worms University of Applied Sciences
Hof University of Applied Sciences
Innovative University of Applied Sciences
International School of Management GmbH
IST University of Applied Sciences (Düsseldorf)
Kempten University of Applied Sciences
Landshut University of Applied Sciences
Leibniz Fachhochschule
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
Medical School of Berlin and Health and Medical University
Nordakademie
Northern Business School – University of Applied Sciences
Nürtingen-Geislingen University
Osnabrueck University of Applied Science
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden
Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg
PFH Private University of Applied Sciences Göttingen
Rhein Main Hochschule Wiesbaden
Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln
Technical University Cologne
Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
Technische Universität Ilmenau
University of Applied Sciences Aschaffenburg
University of Münster School of Business and Economics
University of Vechta
India
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research
Muthoot Business School
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Jordan
Princess Sumaya University for Technology
Zarqa University
Philippines
Central Luzon State University
Core Gateway College
Mindoro State University
University of San Agustin
Romania
Romanian-American University
Switzerland
Haute Ecole de Gestion Genève, Part of Haute Ecole Specialisee de Suisse Occidentale
Lucerne School of Business
Thailand
Shinawatra University
Türkiye
Üsküdar University
School of Record
Westcliff University provides transcripts for courses offered at our school through our School of Record Partners.
School of Record Partners
| Academic Institution | Location |
| Boston Education Group | United States |
| Unicollege | Italy |
Erasmus+ Partners
Also known as International Credit Mobility (ICM), Erasmus+ KA171, facilitates student and staff mobility between European universities and partner countries outside of Europe including the United States. ICM supports students studying abroad, staff teaching or training abroad, and the internationalization of European higher education.
| Academic Institution | Location |
| FH | JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences | Austria |
| Karadeniz Technical University | Turkey |
| Romanian-American University | Romania |
| Üsküdar University | Turkey |
High School Progression
- High school students can take WU online General Education courses during their senior year of high school
- Students can significantly decrease the time required to earn a bachelor’s degree
- Credits earned at Westcliff can be used towards earning a Westcliff undergraduate degree online or on campus in the US
- Westcliff credits can be transferred to other universities, if the student wishes to pursue their bachelor’s at another institution
Affiliate Institutions
An Affiliate Institution (AI) is a collaborative agreement between Westcliff University and another university or college to offer WU programs on-ground locally. Students who complete their program at a Westcliff AI receive their diploma from Westcliff University.
Current AIs
Nepal
To learn more about King’s College, visit their website at https://kingscollege.edu.np/.
To learn more about Presidential Graduate School, visit their website at https://presidential.edu.np/.
Exchange Opportunities
J1 Cultural Exchange
J-1 is a non-immigrant cultural exchange visa. The Exchange Visitor is required to return home upon completion of the program. The time spent in the US can range from a few days to up to 5 years. J-1 Exchange Visitors can be accompanied by their families as dependents with a J-2 visa upon meeting the eligibility criteria. Through the J-1 exchange, participants gain practical experience to help reinforce their academic carriers while improving their knowledge of American culture. Whether you’re a professor, research scholar, specialist, short-term scholar, or student, the J-1 visa categories open doors to a world of opportunities, allowing you to engage in impactful roles that bridge cultures and foster global understanding.
Different J1 Exchange Categories:
Specialist: Visiting staff who come to the U.S to provide or receive training
Contact us at j1program@techsb.westcliff.edu for more information about exchange opportunities.
Customized Short-Term Program (STP)
WU Short-Term Programs are customized experiences that offer deeper insight into a variety of topics within business, education, or technology. Some examples include: Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity in Banking, or Leadership & Communication. An STP can be organized for groups with a minimum of 20 people. The cost of the customized STP is based on the desired program components (i.e tourism, site visits, hotel, airport pick up and drop off, meals, duration, etc).
English as a Second Language (ESL) Pathway Partners
| Westcliff University Campus Partner | Location |
| EC English Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
| Open Hearts Language Academy (OHLA) Schools | Miami, FL & Orlando, FL |
| Other ESL Pathway Partners | |
| American English College | Los Angeles, California |
| American English Language School | Los Angeles, California |
| AOI College of Languages | Irvine, CA |
| California Language Academy | Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA |
| College of English Language | Santa Monica, CA |
| Columbia West College | Los Angeles, CA |
| EF International Language Centers | Redondo Beach, CA |
| English Language Center (ELC) | Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA |
| FLS International | Pasadena, CA |
| Harvest English Institute | Los Angeles, CA; Newark, NJ |
| International House Pacific | British Columbia, Canada |
| International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) | Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC |
| Just English | Long Branch, NJ; Manhattan, NY |
| LASC USA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Manhattan Language | New York, NY |
| POLY Language Institutes | Irvine, CA |
Connect with Westcliff
Contact us and get involved with our department of global engagement: internationaldev@techsb.westcliff.edu
