INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

WITH COUNTRIES OF FOCUS

Prepared by the Office of International Relations

in consultation with International Research & Development, Research Services

and the Faculty of Graduate Studies

Overview

Canada

International

Education

Strategy

Brand Canada to

maximize success

Double Canada’s

International base

in 10 years

(450,000+ by 2022)

Global

Action Plan

Blueprint to attract

talent and prepare

country for the

21st century Strengthen

Canada’s global

education

engagement:

The ‘diplomacy of

knowledge’ with

priority countries

Strengthen

relations with key

stakeholders

National Education

Marketing Roundtable

Align with Prov-

inces/Territories via

Council of the Federa-

tion Joint ‘Education

and Knowledge Mis-

sions

Expand

Scholarships/

Bursaries

Mitacs Globalink,

Vanier DFATD,

Banting

Key Markets

France, Ger-

many, Japan,

South Korea,

UK, USA

Emerging Markets:

Engagement and

Student Attraction

Brazil, China, India,

Mexico, North Africa,

Middle East, Vietnam

Addressing Skilled Labour Shortages

& Relieving Demographics Pressures

Canada—494,525 international students

spending nearly $8 billion, helping sus-

tain 81,000+ jobs in 2018 (CBIE)

Atlantic Canada—Close to 13,968 inter-

national students spending $795 million+

helping sustain nearly 6,731 jobs

(Council of Atlantic Ministers of Educa-

tion and Training)

Key Priority:

International Learning Experiences

CANADA

INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES AND IMPACT

In recent years, less than 3% of Canadian full-time under-

graduates had an international experience in their univer-

sity studies. Cost and inflexible curricular or transfer poli-

cies are the two most significant barriers to greater student

mobility (Report on Internationalization at Canadian Uni-

versities, Universities Canada, 2014).

Many countries, including some of Canada’s closest partners and com-

petitors, have developed ambitious student mobility strategies because

they understand that international learning provides important ad-

vantages to their students and their societies. These strategies have had

striking results, sharply increasing the number of their students going

abroad as part of their education. Meanwhile, Canada has been stuck

in neutral (Global Education for Canadians, 2017, http://

goglobalcanada.ca/).

International Alumni

Engagement

Create and support robust

chapters in Dalhousie’s

focus areas

Internationalization of

Academic Programs

Better integrate global per-

spectives and content in

programs, develop inter-

cultural competence, and

support language learning

International

Recruitment

Seek optimal enrolment

with balanced internation-

al student enrollment

across all academic

programs

Dalhousie’s

International Strategy

International Mobility/

Learning Experiences

Increase scholarly

exchanges of both

students and faculty

International Research

and International

Development

Support and facilitate inter-

national collaborations, par-

ticularly in Dalhousie’s seven

priority research areas

International Student

Support & Retention

Create more powerful re-

tention and success pro-

grams, enhance support

available to international

grad/undergrad students

DALHOUSIE’S INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY 2017-2020

REPUTATION

Highlights of Dalhousie’s International Impact

STUDENTS

PARTNERSHIPS

Listed in the top 120 universities with the most inter-

national outlook by Times Higher Education 2018

3,700+ (20%) international students from

140+ countries (majority in Science,

Management, Engineering, and Com-

puter Science), 70% undergraduate,

30% graduate

Top countries of origin: China, India,

USA, Kuwait, Bahamas and Iran (50%+

international students study in second

or third language)

500+ student participating in interna-

tional learning experiences in 30+ coun-

tries

400+ students in English for academic

purposes

350+ in ESL workshops and in-program

courses

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

85+ funded international research and

international development initiatives

Dalhousie researchers collaborate with

colleagues in 110+ countries 235+ partnerships in 60+ countries

100+ student exchanges and study

abroad programs

Priority countries: Australia, Brazil, Chile,

China, France, Germany, Mexico and UK

Member of CALDO: Canadian consorti-

um supporting international students and

research collaborations (Brazil, Chile, Co-

lombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and

Uruguay)

AUSTRALIA AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships

Funding Opportunities

Partner Type Term Field

Australian National University Exchange 2018-2023* University-wide

Charles Sturt University Exchange 2017-2022 Occupational Therapy

Edith Cowan University Exchange 2018-2023 University-wide

Queensland University of Technology MOU 2014-2019 University-wide

Queensland University of Technology Exchange 2017-2022 University-wide

Queensland University of Technology Exchange 2017-2022 Law

University of Adelaide Exchange 2018-2023* University-wide

University of Canberra Exchange 2014-2019 University-wide

University of Melbourne Exchange 2017-2022 University-wide

University of New South Wales Exchange 2016-2021 University-wide

University of Western Australia Exchange 2018-2023 University-wide

Name Description

Mitacs

Globalink Research Awards (GRA) For Canadian senior undergrad & grad students to do 12-24 week research stays at Australi-

an universities or institutes, any field.

Accelerate International For Canadian grad students to do 16-24 week placements with Australian industry, any field.

Globalink Research Internships (GRI) For Australian senior undergrads from any discipline to do a 12-week summer placement in

Canada.

Globalink Graduate Fellowships For Australian GRI alumni to return to Canada for graduate studies at Mitacs university part-

ners, various fields.

Endeavour Program

Endeavour Leadership Program Various programs that support incoming and outgoing research fellowships, exchanges, and

professional development opportunities for postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and

faculty.

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

* under renewal

BRAZIL AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships

Funding Opportunities

Partner Type Term Field

Federal University of São Carlos MOU 2018-2023* Agri. Engineering

Federal University of São Carlos MOU 2018-2023* Occupational Therapy

Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Maranhão MOU 2017-2022 Computer Science

Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul MOA 2017-2022 University-wide

Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Exchange 2017-2022 University-wide

Universidade de São Paulo MOU 2017-2022 University-wide

Universidade de São Paulo - ESALQ MOU 2016-2021 Agriculture

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro MOU 2017-2022 Psychology

Universidade Estadual de Campinas MOU 2017-2022 Biology, Chemistry, Health

Universidade Estadual Paulista MOA 2017-2022 University-wide

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco MOA 2015-2020 Computer Science

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina MOU 2018-2023 Agriculture, Comp Science

Universidade Federal de Viçosa MOU 2017-2022 University-wide

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande MOA 2017-2022 University-wide

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul MOA 2014-2019 Computer Science

Name Description

Mitacs

Globalink Research Awards (GRA) For Canadian senior undergrad & grad students to do 12-24 week research stays at Brazilian

universities or institutes, any field.

Accelerate International For Canadian grad students to do 16-24 week placements with Brazilian industry, any field.

Globalink Research Internships (GRI) For Brazilian senior undergrads from any discipline to do a 12-week summer placement in

Canada.

Globalink Graduate Fellowships For Brazilian GRI alumni to return to Canada for graduate studies at Mitacs university part-

ners, various fields.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Emerging Leaders in the Americas

(ELAP) Scholarships

For Brazilian grad & undergrad students to study/research in Canada for 4-6 months, all fields.

Faculty Mobility Program For Canadian faculty to undertake teaching and/or research in Brazil, all fields, 3-8 weeks.

Canada-Brazil Awards for Joint Re-

search (GAC with CAPES)

For joint research and mobility projects with grad student involvement, various fields. MOU

between institutions is a prerequisite (next competition 2020).

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

* in development / under renewal

CHILE AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships

Funding Opportunities

Partner Type Term Field

Pontifica Universidad de Chile MOU 2018-2023 Engineering

Pontifica Universidad de Chile MOU 2018-2023 Engineering (Research)

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez MOU 2017-2022 Mining Engineering

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) MOA 2016-2021 Computer Science

Name Description

Mitacs

Accelerate International For Canadian grad. students to do 16-24 week placements with Chilean

industry, any field.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Emerging Leaders in the Americas (ELAP) Scholarships For Chilean grad & undergrad students to study/research in Canada for 4

-6 months, all fields.

Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarships For Chilean grad & undergrad students to study/research in Canada for 4

-6 months, all fields.

Faculty Mobility Program For Canadian faculty to undertake teaching and/or research in Chile, all

fields, 3-8 weeks.

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

CHINA AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships

Partner Type Term Field

Beijing Jiaotong University MOU 2016-2021 Comp Science, Engineering

Beijing Normal University MOU 2017-2022 Agriculture

China Scholarship Council MOU 2015-2020 Graduate Studies

China University of Political Science and Law Exchange 2016-2021 Law

City University of Hong Kong MOU 2013-2018 Comp Sci, Engineering

City University of Hong Kong Exchange 2013-2018 Comp Sci, Eng, Science

City University of Hong Kong Exchange (Co-op) 2013-2018 Computer Science

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University MOU 2014-2019 Agriculture

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2007-2027 Agriculture

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2010-2019 Computer Science

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Visiting UG Student 2013-2018 Computer Science

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Joint UG Degree (3+1) 2015-2024 Landscape Architecture

Fuzhou University MOU 2017-2022 Engineering

Guangdong University of Technology MOU 2018-2023* Engineering

Hong Kong Baptist University MOU 2017-2022 University-wide

Hong Kong Baptist University Exchange 2017-2022 University-wide

Nanjing University MOU 2014-2019 Oceans Science

Nanjing University Exchange 2014-2019 Ocean Science

Northeastern University Joint UG Degree (3+1+1) 2014-2021 Software Engineering, CS

Northeastern University Joint UG Degree (3+1+1) 2014-2021 Biomed Engineering, CS

Ocean University of China MOU 2014-2019 Ocean Science

Ocean University of China Exchange 2014-2019 Marine Bio, Math, Oceans

Renmin University Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2014-2019 Economics

Sanya University MOU 2018-2023* Economics

Shandong University MOU 2017-2022

Shandong University Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2017-2026

Shandong University MOU 2018-2023 Oceans Research

Shandong University—MECS MOU 2015-2020 Marine Science

Shandong University of Finance and Economics Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2017-2031 Economics

Shandong University of Finance and Economics MOA 2013-2023 Economics

Shandong University of Finance and Economics Visiting UG Student 2015-2020 ESL

Funding Opportunities

Name Description

Mitacs

Globalink Research Awards (GRA) For Canadian senior undergrad & grad students to do 12-24 week research stays at Chinese

universities or institutes, any field.

Accelerate International For Canadian grad students to do 16-24 week placements with Chinese industry, any field.

Globalink Research Internships (GRI) For Chinese senior undergrads in any discipline to do a 12-wk summer placement in Canada

Globalink Graduate Fellowships For Chinese GRI alumni to return to Canada for graduate studies at Mitacs university partners,

various fields.

Other

China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarships to support Chinese undergrad, PhD and visiting PhD students, visiting scholars,

and postdoctoral fellows completing studies or research in Canada.

Canada-China Scholars Exchange

Program (Global Affairs Canada and

CSC)

For Canadian academics, students and professionals to study or do research in subject areas

related to China at participating Chinese institutions. Scholarships available for studies + re-

search, studies + language studies, or language studies only. Students do 4 -12 months and

mid-career professionals, professors and researchers do at least 8 weeks.

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

CHINA AT A GLANCE

Partner Type Term Field

Shandong University of Finance and Economics Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2013-2023 Math, Statistics

Shandong University of Finance and Economics Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2017-2027 Actuarial Science

Shandong University of Finance and Economics MOU 2006-2019 Economics

Shanghai Jiaotong University MOU 2017-2022 Marine Law

Southwestern University of Finance and Economics MOU 2018-2023* Economics

Tianjin University Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2014-2020 Chem, Math, Physics, Stats

Tianjin University MOA 2014-2021 Chem, Math, Physics, Stats

Tsinghua University Exchange 2014-2019 Law

University of Electronic Science & Technology of China MOA 2017-2022* Computer Science

University of Electronic Science & Technology of China Visiting UG Student 2017-2022* Computer Science

University of Electronic Science & Technology of China Joint UG Degree (2+2) 2013-2022 Computer Science

University of International Business and Economics Exchange 2018-2023 Arts, Econ, Management

Xiamen University MOA 2015-2020 University-wide

Xiamen University MOA 2015-2020 Oceans Research

Zhejiang University of Technology Visiting UG Student 2013-2018 Computer Science

Zhejiang University of Technology Joint UG Degree (3+1+1) 2016-2022 Computer Science

Academic Partnerships (continued)

* in development / under renewal

FRANCE AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships

Funding Opportunities

Partner Type Term Field

DCNS MOU 2013-2018 Marine Technologies

École Polytechnique MOU 2018-2023 Science, CS, Eng

École Polytechnique Exchange 2018-2023 Science, CS, Eng

ENSTA Bretagne Exchange 2018-2023 Computer Science

Grenoble École de Management Exchange 2017-2022 Business

Université Catholique de Lille—IESEG School of Management MOU 2017-2022 Business

Université Catholique de Lille—IESEG School of Management Exchange 2017-2022 Business

L’Institute d’Études Politique de Lille Exchange 2017-2022 Public Administration

NEOMA Business School Exchange 2017-2022 Business

Skema Business School Exchange 2017-2022 Business

Toulouse Business School Exchange 2018-2023 Business

Université de Bourgogne Study Abroad 2017-2022 French

Université de Bretagne Occidentale MOU 2014-2019 Marine Science, Law

Université de Rennes 1 MOU 2014-2019 Chem, Math, Economics

Université de Strasbourg—EM Strasbourg Business School Exchange 2016-2021 Business

Université Pierre et Marie Curie—Paris 6 MOU 2017-2022 Science

Université Pierre et Marie Curie—Paris 6 Exchange 2017-2022 Science

Name Description

Mitacs

Globalink Research Awards (GRA) For French senior undergrad & grad students to do 12-24 week research stays at Chinese uni-

versities or institutes, any field.

Accelerate International For Canadian grad students to do 16-24 week placements with French industry, any field.

Globalink Research Internships (GRI) For French senior undergrads in any discipline to do a 12-wk summer placement in Canada

Globalink Graduate Fellowships For French GRI alumni to return to Canada for grad studies (Mitacs univ. partners, var. fields).

Other

France-Canada Research Fund

(FCRF)

For joint research projects between new Franco-Canadian teams involving early-career re-

searchers, various fields. Joint PhD program provides development of joint degree (co-tutelle)

programs with French institutions and provides scholarships for participating PhD students.

Marie Sklowdowska Curie Actions

(MSCA), European Commission

Various programs funding incoming and outgoing research fellowships and exchanges for PhD

students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers in all fields.

Strategic Partnership Grants for Joint

Research Projects (NSERC-Agence

nationale de la recherche, ANR)

For joint projects in Environmental Science and Technology, Natural Resources and Energy,

Manufacturing, ICT.

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

GERMANY AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships

Funding Opportunities

Partner Type Term Field

Bucerius Law School Exchange 2018-2023 Law

Christian Albrechts Universität MOA 2017-2022 University-wide

Christian Albrechts Universität Exchange 2015-2020 University-wide

Leibniz Education and Research Network MOU 2016-2021 Migration & Integration

Ludwig-Maximillian-Universität München MOU 2014-2019 History, Can Studies, Sustainability

Ludwig-Maximillian-Universität München Exchange 2014-2019 University-wide

Universität Leipzig MOU 2016-2018 International Development Studies

Universität Rostock MOU 2017-2022 University-wide

Universität Rostock Exchange 2017-2022 University-wide

Name Description

Mitacs

Globalink Research Awards (GRA) For Canadian senior undergrad & grad students to do 12-24 week research stays at German

universities or institutes, any field.

Accelerate International For Canadian grad students to do 16-24 week placements with German industry, any field.

Globalink Research Internships (GRI) For German senior undergrads in any discipline to do a 12-wk summer placement in Canada

Globalink Graduate Fellowships For German GRI alumni to return to Canada for grad studies (Mitacs univ. partners, var. fields).

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Faculty Research Visit Grants For Canadian faculty to spend 1-3 months conducting research at German universities, librar-

ies, archives, institutes or laboratories.

Short-Term Lectureships To host German scholars to teach at Canadian universities for 1-6 months.

Visiting Professorship Program For Canadian faculty to spend 3 months to 2 years guest-teaching at German universities.

Other

Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation A variety of fellowships and grants for Canadians to do research in Germany for 6-24 months.

Marie Sklowdowska Curie Actions

(MSCA), European Commission

Various programs funding incoming and outgoing research fellowships and exchanges for PhD

students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers in all fields.

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

MEXICO AT A GLANCE

Partner Type Term Field

Universidad Autónoma De Campeche Study Abroad 2016-2021 Spanish

Universidad Autónoma De Campeche MOU 2018-2023 Agriculture

Academic Partnerships

Funding Opportunities

Name Description

Mitacs

Globalink Research Awards (GRA) For Canadian senior undergrad & grad students to do 12-24 week research stays at Mexi-

can universities or institutes, any field.

Accelerate International For Canadian grad students to do 16-24 week placements with Mexican industry, any field.

Globalink Research Internships (GRI) For Mexican senior undergrads from any discipline to do a 12-week summer placement in

Canada.

Globalink Graduate Fellowships For Mexican GRI alumni to return to Canada for graduate studies at Mitacs university part-

ners, various fields.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Emerging Leaders in the Americas

(ELAP) Scholarships

For Mexican grad & undergrad students to study/research in Canada for 4-6 months, all

fields.

Faculty Mobility Program For Canadian faculty to undertake teaching and/or research in Mexico, all fields, 3-8 wks.

Foreign Government Awards – Mexico Funding for Canadians to study or conduct research at the undergrad, Master's, Doctoral

or Postdoctoral level (including faculty) in Mexico.

Mexican Government

Scholarships for International Students For Canadian students and researchers at the undergraduate, Masters, doctoral or post-

doctoral level. Programs of varying duration.

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

UNITED KINGDOM AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships

Partner Type Term Field

Aberystwyth University Exchange 2015-2020 University-wide

Bader International Study Centre, Queen’s University Study Abroad 2018-2023* Law

Bader International Study Centre, Queen’s University Study Abroad 2018-2023* University-wide

Bangor University Exchange 2014-2019 University-wide

Canterbury Christ Church University MOU 2017-2020 University-wide

Canterbury Christ Church University Exchange 2016-2021 University-wide

Cardiff University Exchange 2017-2022 University-wide

Glasgow Caledonia University Exchange 2018-2023 Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy

Hartpury Centre, Hartpury College MOU 2018-2023 Agriculture, Equine Science

Hartpury Centre, Hartpury College Exchange 2018-2023 Agriculture, Equine Science

Livability Icanho Clinical Placement 2015-2020 Occupational Therapy

Newcastle University Exchange 2018-2023* English, Music

Newcastle University Exchange 2018-2023* Computer Science

Oxford Study Abroad Programme Study Abroad 2017-2022 University-wide

Queen’s University Belfast Exchange 2017-2022 Law

Robert Gordon University MOA 2014-2019 Pharmacy

Swansea University Exchange 2014-2019 University-wide

University of Bath Exchange 2015-2020 University-wide

University of Birmingham Exchange 2017-2022 University-wide

University of Brighton Exchange 2018-2023* University-wide

University of Glasgow Exchange 2018-2023* University-wide

University of Hull Exchange 2014-2019 University-wide

University of Keele Exchange 2016-2021 University-wide

University of Leeds Exchange 2015-2020 University-wide

University of Liverpool Exchange 2014-2019 University-wide

University of Northampton Clinical Placement 2017-2022 Occupational Therapy

University of Southampton Exchange 2014-2019 Law

Funding Opportunities

Name Description

Mitacs

Globalink Research Awards (GRA) For Canadian senior undergrad & grad students to do 12-24 week research stays at UK uni-

versities or institutes, any field.

Accelerate International For Canadian grad students to do 16-24 week placements with UK industry, any field.

Other

Marie Sklowdowska Curie Actions

(MSCA), European Commission

Various programs funding Incoming and outgoing research fellowships and ex-

changes for PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers in all fields.

Royal Society International Exchanges

(Standard Programme)

Funds one-off visits or bilateral travel between UK and overseas researchers, 3

months-2 years.

Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorships Funding to support 3 – 12 months of teaching and research at a UK university.

ACU Fellowships Various fellowship opportunities for faculty and staff to visit UK and Common-

wealth institutions.

Browse other external funding opportunities plus funding opportunities for prospective international graduate students.

Partner Type Term Field

University of Strathclyde Exchange 2017-2022 Architecture

University of the Highlands and Islands MOU 2016-2021 Agriculture

University of the Highlands and Islands Exchange 2016-2021 Agriculture

UNITED KINGDOM AT A GLANCE

Academic Partnerships (continued)

* under renewal

Organization Model

Direction and Coordination Policy and Strategy Setting

DISC Steering

Committee

International

Coordination Committee

All International Units

(see below)

Dalhousie International Strategy

Committee (DISC)

Office of International Relations

DISC Working Group: International Learning

College of Continuing

Education (ESL)

Workshops and Courses

-English for Academic Purposes

-Custom courses

-Credit and non-credit

English Testing

-Placement tests

-Graduate studies applicant testing

International Structure,

Units and Resources

International Units

Office of International

Relations

International Strategy

-Development and implementation

of Dal’s International Strategy

Agreements

-Supports development of new

agreements and renewals

-Maintains agreements database

Visits

-Coordinates int’l visits to campus

-Provides resources for Dal’s interna-

tional delegations

Faculty of Graduate

Studies

Funding Database

-Graduate Scholarships

-Graduate Bursaries

International Research &

Development

Research Funding Opportunities

-International research

-International development

Funding Proposal Development

-Support for faculty developing re-

search funding applications

Administration

-Support and oversight for success-

fully funded international projects

International Recruitment

& Admissions

Services

-International student application

support

-Recruitment materials and fairs

Guidance

-Website resources organized by

students’ region of origin

International Centre

Advising

-Degree Seeking

-Exchange and Study Abroad

-Immigration, Visas, Permits

-Culture and integration

Programming

-Orientations, Events, Workshops

-Mentorship / peer support

Bursaries

-Student funding for International

Learning Experiences