Types of International Agreements

Inter-institutional agreements facilitated by UCalgary International are designed to support the common partnership frameworks between UCalgary and global partners, such as general cooperations, student and faculty mobility, training and professional development, joint programs, and other general collaborations.

What type of agreement do you need?

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 - Research Services Office

Agreements with the Cumming School of Medicine - CSM Legal

Joint PhDs and Visiting Student Researchers - Please consult with the Faculty of Graduate Studies before submitting a proposal to UCalgary 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.