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SFU International is the university鈥檚 hub for international relationships, knowledge and resources to enhance and mobilize the global reach of SFU鈥檚 teaching, research and community engagement. In line with SFU's strategic vision to be defined by its dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research and far-reaching community engagement, SFU International facilitates these global connections by building partnerships and collaborations through regional, national and global networks.

SFU participates in a variety of networks and has partnerships with organizations interested in international sustainable development and social responsibility. SFU International supports the university鈥檚 international engagement and is a member of the following networks. 

Academics Without Borders (AWB)

The  (AWB) Network is a consortium of Canadian universities and colleges that support AWB鈥檚 mission. The Network offers opportunities for academics to propose projects in conjunction with developing world universities and to participate in them. By engaging with AWB in this way, Canadian universities and colleges enhance post-secondary education both in the Global South and on their own campuses. AWB supports the needs of countries in the Global South to develop long-term relationships of mutual respect; with their partners proposing and designing their own projects.

SFU officially became a member of the AWB Network in September 2016. Through the AWB Network, SFU has mobilized volunteers with international partner institutions, such as the Aga Khan University (AKU). At AKU, Vivian Neal (Education Consultant, Teaching and Learning Centre, 尤物视频) helped establish a Teaching and Learning Network, sharing her expertise in faculty development in teaching practice and learning technologies to support the development of the network and ultimately improve the quality of the student learning experience at the university.

Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)

The is a network of leading research universities in the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1997, APRU consists of 58 member institutions from 21 economies, including universities in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and Vietnam. APRU aims to foster collaboration among member universities in research, education, and community engagement.  Its activities include joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, policy dialogues, and advocacy for issues of regional and global significance.

If you are interested in learning more about the APRU network and would like to engage in any of its activities, please reach out to Yukino Mori, Manager, Global Engagement.

BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC)

SFU International is a member of the ). The BCCIC is a network that engages in sustainable development and social justice issues and connects SFU to practitioners and organizations working on international sustainable development.

BCCIC is focused on promoting and supporting the implementation of the (SDGs), both locally and globally. Their work includes public engagement, capacity building, networking, policy and representation, research, and youth engagement. BCCIC is one of the leading voices for civil society organizations in the province and acts as a liaison among different provincial and national governments on matters related to Canada's sustainable development policies. 

Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)

 is a national organization dedicated to international education at all levels (including K-12, vocational training, and post-secondary education). It鈥檚 mission is to advance Canadian international education by creating and mobilizing expertise, knowledge, opportunity and leadership. SFU is a longstanding member and have been actively engaged with CBIE鈥檚 initiatives and events, such as successful application for the  and funding opportunities, playing a leadership role in their , and representing at their annual  and .  

SFU International contact: Carol Zachs

Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (OUI-IOHE)

 is a non-profit academic network with a mission to contribute to the transformation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Americas to respond to their social and political contexts, by building and creating common spaces for Inter-American cooperation. Highlighted initiatives and programs include the Virtual Mobility Space in Higher Education (), Space of Women Leaders from Higher Education Institutions in the Americas (), and Institute for University Management and Leadership (). IOHE hosts the Conference of the Americas on International Education (), where SFU have a strong representation. SFU has been a member since 2015, and SFU鈥檚 Dr. Joy Johnson, President and Vice-Chancellor, currently serves as a Vice-President for the Canadian Regional Council (2020-2022 term). Under President Johnson鈥檚 leadership, SFU will lead the national conversations and engage in initiatives that would strengthen collaboration and cooperation amongst .

SFU International contact:

World University Services of Canada (WUSC)

Since 1978, WUSC鈥檚  has allowed people who have had their education interrupted by conflict and persecution continue their studies in post-secondary institutions across Canada. The program supports over 130 refugee students per year through active partnerships with over 80 Canadian campuses.

To find out more information, please visit the  website.

Being one of the academic institutions partnered with WUSC, SFU has been sponsoring students since 1981 and an overwhelming majority of students have completed their degrees and found stable jobs. SFU International Services for Students (ISS) provides support services 尤物视频 students who identify as refugees or newcomers. SFU also partners with WUSC to directly sponsor refugee students via the Student Refugee Program (SRP). For more information, please visit the SFU WUSC Student Refugee Program website.