Yeungnam University of Korea is a young, comprehensive 4-year university offering 9 colleges, 41 academic disciplines, and a foundation department, with a student population of over 13,000. The university operates two campuses, located in Haeundae District, Busan, a renowned tourist city (the second largest city in Korea), and in Yangsan, at the heart of Korea’s industrial belt. The university enjoys a mild, marine climate with pleasant spring-like weather year-round, nestled in a scenic location surrounded by lush trees and vibrant flowers.

Yeungnam University has tailored its academic offerings to reflect the characteristics of the local industries. The two campuses offer distinctly different specializations: the Yangsan campus focuses on disciplines such as Law and IT, Trade, Real Estate, and Financial Services, while the Busan campus emphasizes cultural, artistic, and tourism-related industries, including the tourism sector (hotels and beaches), film industry (Busan International Film Festival), fashion design and performance arts, airline service, and event planning (with Busan’s BEXCO Convention Center).

The university employs over 500 faculty and staff and has been actively recruiting international students since 2003. Yeungnam University has established inter-university partnerships with more than 110 universities across 27 countries and regions, including China, the United States, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and Taiwan. It is dedicated to nurturing global talent for the 21st century.

In May 2025, Yeungnam University of Korea signed a strategic cooperation agreement with STBU to collaborate on academic advancement and faculty degree enhancement programmes.

Rattana Bundit University of Thailand (formerly known as Rattana Business University), was founded in 1962 by former Thai Minister of Education, Mr. Prachum Rattanapian. It is a comprehensive university accredited by the Ministry of Education of Thailand, with degrees recognized worldwide. The university is located in the vibrant capital city of Bangkok, near the Don Mueang International Airport, offering a campus with beautiful surroundings and well-developed facilities. With nearly 60 years of history, Bangkok University of Business Administration has established itself as a prestigious institution in Thailand.

The university’s mission is to cultivate knowledgeable and capable individuals who can play a key role in the country’s development. It offers nine academic faculties, including the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law and Policy, Faculty of International Management, Faculty of Accounting, Faculty of Business and Finance, Faculty of Hotel Management, Faculty of Creative Industries, Faculty of Digital Media, and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The university offers nearly 30 undergraduate programs, with the authority to confer Master’s and Doctoral degrees in management. Academic fields covered include Economics, Media, Law, Education, Sports Industry Management, Creative Cultural Industry Management, Hotel Management, and Engineering and Technology, making it a comprehensive institution.

With nearly 20,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the university has developed long-term academic exchange and research cooperation with numerous prestigious international universities over the past 50 years. These partnerships provide students with a range of international standard programs.

The university’s campus environment is designed to create a gracious green space, offering a comfortable and inspiring setting for learning and work.

In November 2025,Rattana Bundit University signed a strategic cooperation agreement with STBU to collaborate on academic advancement and faculty degree enhancement programmes.

The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI) is a private graduate school specializing in IT and technology, located in Kyoto, Japan. It is part of the Kyoto Information Institute, and its President, Chairman, and Professor is Wataru Hasegawa. The institution’s predecessor, Kyoto Computer College, was established in 1969. KCGI is renowned for its research and education in various fields of information technology.

The university collaborates with numerous international institutions to promote educational exchange. It offers graduate programs in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Network System Development, Network Management, Global Entrepreneurship, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), IT for Manga and Animation, and Tourism IT. It is located in the city of Kyoto, a historically and culturally significant area of Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

In November 2019, KCGI signed a strategic cooperation agreement with STBU to jointly develop academic advancement programmes. To date, nearly 30 students from Sichuan Technology and Business College have studied at KCGI as part of this collaboration.

Paris School of Business (PSB) is a prestigious elite business school in France, formerly known as ESG Management School, founded in 1974. As a member of the Grandes écoles system in France, PSB is renowned for its rigorous academic training, international teaching model, and its practice-oriented education closely aligned with industry needs. The school enjoys a significant influence among business schools in both Europe and globally.

PSB offers nationally accredited degree programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, with approximately 4,000 students currently enrolled, representing over 50 countries and regions. The university fosters a dynamic and diverse international campus atmosphere. PSB has established deep partnerships with several top universities worldwide, including the University of California, Berkeley, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), to jointly offer exchange programs and dual-degree initiatives.

PSB is a key member of the French Elite Business School Association and has earned prestigious international accreditations, including EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB, and UGEI. It is part of the global elite, being one of the few business schools worldwide holding all these accreditations, reflecting its high standards and global recognition in the field of management education.

In November 2024, ISTEC Paris School of Business signed a strategic cooperation agreement with STBU to collaborate on academic advancement programs.

Southern Cross University (SCU) is a public regional university in Australia, established in 1994 and funded by the Australian Ministry of Education. It was formerly known as the Lismore Teachers College. The university operates across three campuses on the east coast of Australia: Lismore, Gold Coast, and Coffs Harbour, and expanded to include a Sydney campus in 2003. The name “Southern Cross” is derived from the Southern Cross constellation, visible in the southern hemisphere. SCU specializes in disciplines such as Earth Sciences, Marine Science, Environmental Science, and Fisheries Science, and houses 16 research institutes, including the Australian National Marine Science Centre.

According to the ERA Research Assessment, 25 of SCU’s programs meet world standards, and its overall research output ranks 10th in Australia. In the 2021 U.S. News World University Rankings, SCU was ranked 898th, while in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, it placed between 751-800. SCU also ranked 601-800 in the 2021 THE World University Rankings and was included in the THE Young University Top 100 in 2018. Additionally, it ranked between 901-1000 in the 2020 Shanghai Ranking.

In November 2023, Southern Cross University signed a strategic cooperation agreement with STUB to collaborate on academic advancement programs.

Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) is a public research university in Spain, with a history dating back to 1293 when it was known as the Studium Generale, and officially established in 1499. It is one of Spain’s largest universities, offering 20 faculties, 6 specialized schools, and 184 departments. UCM offers 76 official degree programs covering fields such as Humanities, Natural and Physical Sciences, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, with Medicine and Literature among its top-ranked disciplines. UCM’s library is the largest in Spain, and the university is ranked 171st in the QS World University Rankings (2024).

The university has produced 7 Nobel laureates and counts numerous prominent figures among its alumni, including King Juan Carlos I of Spain, literary figure José Rizal, and writer Sanmao.

In May 2022, Complutense University of Madrid signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Sichuan Technology and Business College to collaborate on academic advancement programs.