25 Countries
130+ Institutions
Our work has taken us all over the globe, working with individual institutions to large, multi-country systems.
Our Global Impact
Transforming higher education around the globe.
The University Design Institute is committed to making higher education a powerful catalyst for social and economic change.
We empower changemakers in higher education by providing tools, insights and frameworks to create long-term, sustainable transformation. Our ultimate goal is to make ourselves redundant — ensuring that our partners gain the knowledge and strategies to independently advance their initiatives for a better future.
Selected co-design collaborators
University of Guadalajara
Zayed University
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
American University Kyiv
SEMESP
UNN Korea
USAID
Mastercard Foundation
Multi-institutional activation in Vietnam
For more than a decade, Arizona State University has worked in Vietnam to transform and modernize engineering and technical vocational universities. The…
Addressing systems-level challenges with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The University Design Institute worked with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education…
Higher Education Alliance for Youth Employment in Ethiopia
The University Design Institute supported the establishment and activation of a unique alliance of seven universities and seven Technical and Vocational…
Digital Transformation Series in Brazil
Remote collaboration has become the new norm during COVID-19 and will continue to be as higher education expands globally. UDI experts engaged with 70+…
Re-envisioning a faith-based institution for the modern era
UDI partnered with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota to drive re-envisioning efforts for the institution. Participating university leadership, staff and…
Advancing a Strategic Roadmap in Sweden
Linnaeus University engaged with UDI to advance their 5-year strategic roadmap. Sessions included interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic partnerships,…