Types of International Agreements
Inter-institutional agreements facilitated by ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ International are designed to support the common partnership frameworks between ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ and global partners, such as general cooperations, student and faculty mobility, training and professional development, joint programs, and other general collaborations.
Cooperation
Non-binding agreements to formalize a relationship or expression of intent for institutional collaboration. These are umbrella documents that have a broad scope and identifies the range of activities that are possible under that collaboration.
Mobility
Binding agreements that set out the terms of engagement to send or receive students to complete an international learning experience program. Mobility agreements may be a general university exchange or a faculty- or discipline-specific exchange.
Examples: student exchange, Teaching Across Borders, international internship or practicum.
Sponsorship / Scholarship
Agreements for sponsored projects funded by government agencies, foundations, and public and private sources.
Collaborative Academic
Agreements to facilitate development of combined degree programs.
Examples: Dual Degree Programs, Joint Thesis-Based Graduate Students or Visiting Students.
Custom Training Delivery
Agreements that set out the terms of the delivery of a customized training.
Examples: Continuing Education English Language Program, Consulting/Course Delivery for Extractive Resource Governance Program or Global Training.
Global Development
Agreements for sponsored projects.
Example: Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Program.
Other types of agreements
For support with the following agreements, please reach out to the relevant offices listed below for assistance.
Research Agreements -
Agreements with the Cumming School of Medicine -
Joint PhDs and Visiting Student Researchers - Please consult with the before submitting a proposal to ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ International
Do you need a formal agreement?
Partnerships with external institutions can be established without the need for a formal agreement. However, a formal agreement may be required for the following:
• Partnerships involving financial commitments, such as a funding agreement or training program; or
• Partnerships covering academic programs, such as a student exchange, joint or dual degree program, or involves transfer credits.