International Partners

Education Abroad Partnerships

Elgin Community College has established partnerships with various institutions and organizations worldwide. We are proud to offer student and faculty exchanges, study abroad programs, and professional development opportunities. These initiatives are made possible through our collaboration with international partners.

Brazil

• Associacao Cultural Brasil-Estados Unidos of Salvador, Brazil (ACBEU)

China

• Beijing Automatic Engineering School
• Beijing Youth Politics College
• Chengdu Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School
• Chengdu Sanyuan Foreign Languages School
• Chongqing Finance and Economics College
• Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College
• Chongqing Technology and Business University
• Guangjin Training School of Chengdu
• Lanxian High School
• Rongzhi School of Chongqing Technology and Business University
• Shaanxi Normal University
• Shenzhen Meizhi Vocational Training Center
• Shijiazhuang Vocational Technology Institute
• Southwest University
• Tiantai High School of Zhejiang
• Yuqing High School of Zhejiang

France

• L'Amandier Culinary School

Italy

• Centro Studi Italiani

Japan

• Yamaguchi University

Additionally, as a member of the Illinois Consortium of International Studies and Programs, ECC is pleased to co-sponsor international programs in partnership with Salzburg College (Austria); Canterbury Christchurch University (England); Carlow College, St. Patrick's (Ireland); and the International College of Seville (Spain).

International Students - Representatives in Your Country!

Elgin Community College encourages international students to apply directly to the college whenever possible. However, we understand there are times when additional information or guidance may be helpful. The college works closely with carefully selected international partners and agencies to promote our programs to students around the world. These international partners function as 'in-country' representatives of Elgin Community College. They assist with recruiting qualified students, provide academic program information, and guide students through applications and visas. Elgin Community College and our international partners uphold recruitment standards that prioritize the best interests of prospective students and families.

Find an international partner/agent near you by contacting us at international@elgin.edu. You can also receive advice through an EducationUSA Advising Center, a service of the U.S. Department of State.

Information for Current and Prospective International Partners/Agents

Elgin Community College works closely with a wide range of international partners throughout the world. These international partners directly assist local students by guiding them through U.S. universities and program selections. They also help with the application process, obtaining visas, and preparing for study abroad experiences.

ECC is an institutional member of AIRC, committed to working with overseas representatives who follow its best practices. All our international partners are certified by reputable accrediting bodies such as AIRC, ICEF, British Council, and more. ECC trains our international partners to understand our academic programs, the application process, and the campus and city culture. Our primary goal is to partner together to assist students in making the best choice for their academic future.

For further information about becoming an international partner or information about student applications, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at international@elgin.edu or complete the International Partner Interest Form.

Current international partner? Access the ECC Information Portal for International Partners.