Simon Fraser University has a long tradition of international engagement and innovation. In addition to its India strategy and other regional and country-specific initiatives, current activities include alumni events; student, faculty, and staff mobility programs; international student recruitment and twinning relationships; international delivery of curricula such as dual degrees; development projects; international internships; and contract education.

President Michael Stevenson regards internationalization as critical to the modern university. His vision includes encouraging our students to explore the world through internships, field schools, and exchanges, as well as through active recruitment of international students to enhance the educational experience of all at SFU.

International Facts
• Students from more than 100 countries attend the university.
• More than 50 students volunteer to provide transitional support to new international students through SFU’s mentorship program.
• More than 500 students each year earn credits toward their degree while exploring the world through field schools and the co-operative education program.
• Dual-degree programs and partnerships with universities around the world expand students’ academic and cultural horizons. SFU and China’s Zhejiang University offer a dual-degree program in computing science.
• The Centre for Comparative Study of Muslim Cultures and Societies has exchange programs with pre-eminent institutions in the Middle East.
• SFU lends a helping hand through a Canadian International Development Agency project to deliver HIV/AIDS learning through distance education at three universities in Ghana.
• The School for International Studies offers a specialization in international issues through a curriculum that provides integrated training and experience in dealing with complex social issues.
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• Approximately 300 photographs are submitted annually to the SFU International photo show.
• SFU’s longest-standing university partner is Jilin University in Changchun, China. There have been exchanges between the two for 21 years. <www.sfu.ca/pres/president/speeches/20063.html>
• Students can access international exchange opportunities in more than 45 countries. <www.sfubusiness.ca/current-students/student-resources/exchange>
• The Baccalauréate Administration Publique et Service Communautaire allows students to pursue post-secondary education in French with a component in either France or Quebec. <www.sfu.ca/frcohort>
• Students can earn credits in field schools in India, China, France, Greece, Belize, the Czech Republic, Italy, Fiji, Russia, and Brazil. aq

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