The University creates rich opportunities for international engagement for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and collaborates and communicates globally.
No journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.
Lillian Smith
Great universities are bridges between communities and continents. Hubs of intellectual and cultural interchange, they embody the values of respect and service while expanding opportunities for individuals to carry these values into the world.
UBC recognizes the inherent power of international learning to reveal new worlds, open spirits, and change lives. The University builds on successes in international teaching, learning, research, and service to increase engagement at every level. International initiatives include research and institutional partnerships; community and overseas service; and international development ventures, all in regions strategically chosen to cultivate our strengths.
The critical challenges of our day transcend borders. Our ability to address them depends on transcending borders, too: those dividing disciplines and nations. UBC assumes its responsibilities at the centre of dialogue and activity, leading an ethical approach and working with sister institutions to strengthen Canada’s role on the world stage.
Goal
Action
Increase the capacity of UBC students, faculty, staff, and alumni to engage internationally.
- Increase student participation in learning and service abroad.
- Increase the international dimension of UBC’s educational opportunities.
- Increase support for international collaborations by faculty, staff, and alumni.
- Expand recruitment of outstanding students and faculty from around the world.
Strengthen UBC’s presence as a globally influential university.
- Increase the number of substantial strategic partnerships in regions of priority to UBC.
- Enhance UBC’s scholarly communications on global issues, including on the web.
- Strengthen UBC’s role in international development.
