This article discusses the importance of collaboration in academia and how US universities are uniquely positioned to lead international partnerships. It explores the benefits of collaboration, successful collaborations in physics, and the international partnerships of US universities. Additionally, it highlights the opportunities available to students through these partnerships and the future of collaboration in physics.

This article highlights the importance of international collaboration in the field of physics and provides an overview of three PhD programs that promote such collaborations. Testimonials from current or past participants and examples of successful collaborations are included. The article concludes with predictions for the future of international collaboration in physics and suggestions for how students can get involved.